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Roblox Expands Access to AI Safety Tools for Online Platforms
Roblox has shared its AI safety models with the ROOST Model Community. This aims to improve online safety tools, according to reports.
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Apple Notifies Users in 110 Countries of Spyware Targeting
A recent update indicates that notifications were sent on August 13, 2026, warning users about potential spyware targeting, according to reports.
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AI Use in Canadian Classrooms Linked to Skill Declines, Teacher Poll Finds
A recent poll shows 40% of Canadian teachers believe students use AI for homework, with over 80% noting declines in critical thinking skills.
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WHO Renews Science Council With 21 Experts and Youth Voices
The WHO appointed 21 experts to its Science Council on August 27, 2026, including two youth representatives for diverse perspectives.
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China’s Generative AI Patent Activity Sees Rapid Expansion
In 2025, China filed over 37,800 generative AI patent families, representing 8.7% of global AI patents, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization.
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U.S. Treasury Launches Quantum-Readiness Task Force for Finance
On August 24, 2026, the U.S. Treasury established the Quantum-Readiness Task Force to bolster cybersecurity in the financial sector, according to reports.
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DeepSeek Targets $74 Billion Valuation in Pre-IPO Funding Round
A funding round aims for a $74 billion valuation, following a $7.4 billion raise in June 2026, according to reports.
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UK Net Migration Falls Sharply While Study and Asylum Trends Shift
Net migration to the UK fell to 171,000 in 2025, down from 331,000 in 2024, with work-related immigration dropping 47%, according to official data.
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Travelers Companies Earnings Beat Drives Analyst Target Revisions
Travelers Companies reported Q2 2026 earnings of $10.26 per share. Stock opened at $363.83, exceeding analysts' target of $354.26, according to reports.
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Record Q2 2026 Earnings Reported by Apple, EMCOR, and Johnson & Johnson
Apple reported Q2 revenue of $109.4 billion, according to company statements. EMCOR and Johnson & Johnson also achieved significant financial milestones.