Science & Technology — September 15, 2026
Brain implant decodes speech and gestures simultaneously. A neural device uses AI to read brain activity for intended words and gestures at once, letting people with paralysis speak and move an avatar simultaneously.
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Waymo launches robotaxis in Las Vegas. Las Vegas becomes Waymo’s 15th commercial robotaxi market, with fully autonomous rides initially serving the area around the Strip, the company said Monday.
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Apple releases iOS 27 with overhauled Siri. Apple released its long-delayed Siri overhaul Monday with iOS 27, alongside iPadOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate; one reviewer says the assistant finally feels useful daily.
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Trump calls AI safety fears a ‘hoax.’ The president rejected the AI industry’s own calls for a development slowdown, dismissing safety warnings as AI-linked stocks slid for a second session.
According to BBC World, the remarks came after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark suggested a mandatory AI ‘kill switch’ may be needed, a proposal the president rebuffed. The exchange highlights a split between the White House and parts of the AI industry itself, with some leading developers advocating stronger safeguards even as the administration resists new restrictions on the technology.
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