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OpenAI says its AI research intern can handle multi-day tasks. AI agents can speed up research, but progress is hard to measure. OpenAI says it has reached its goal of developing an “automated research intern” capable of carrying out research tasks under human supervision. The company defines the system as one that can complete […] The post OpenAI says its AI research intern can handle multi-day research tasks appeared first on TechWire Asia .

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Many researchers and students in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda struggle to access and publish scientific and technical articles because of financial barriers including publishing fees and subscriptions to research libraries. To help, IEEE has made its Xplore Digital Library more accessible by offering discounts on subscriptions and lowering fees to publish articles. But the number of papers published by technologists in the three nations still lags behind those from other developing countries. It might be that many researchers haven’t received training in methodology, been instructed on how to write academic articles, or fully understand the process for publishing in scientific journals. Staff from the IEEE Publication and Information Products group and IEEE volunteers held educational worksho

This story was originally published by Tech Policy Press . The European Union’s push for technological sovereignty faces an uncomfortable contradiction. As the E.U. rolls out AI factories, gigafactories, and new data centers, it is creating a surge in demand for the advanced semiconductors that underpin artificial intelligence. Yet Europe produces fewer than 10 percent of the world’s chips and remains heavily dependent on U.S. designers and Asian manufacturers for the most advanced processors. That tension sits at the heart of Chips Act 2.0 , the European Commission’s planned overhaul of its flagship semiconductor strategy. The original Chips Act, adopted in 2023, sought to raise Europe’s share of global semiconductor production to 20 percent by 2030. But the European Court of Auditors has

This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. The idea of letting a machine do the driving for you may put a lot of people off autonomous vehicles . But research could make it possible to backseat-drive an autonomous vehicle just as you might with a human driver. Self-driving cars carefully balance a host of parameters to ensure a smooth ride, including things like speed, acceleration, and the smoothness of turns. But human driving preferences can often vary depending on how much of a rush they’re in, whether they’re feeling carsick, or how busy the traffic is. These cars have a software component called the motion planner, which is responsible for choosing a safe and efficient path through traffic. The motion planner is normally tuned by

The impact of AI on software development has been both profound and ever-evolving. Last year, I wrote about AMD’s plans to use AI not just for generating new lines of code, but also for other steps in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), such as triaging problems, debugging code, and testing the software. At the time, we were hoping for a 25 percent productivity boost from AI use over the course of two or three years. But with each new release, the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) improve dramatically—accelerating software development, increasing the quality of AI-generated code, and fundamentally reshaping how software is engineered. Now, just one year later, we have surpassed our productivity target, achieving a 30 percent overall productivity boost through AI. On top o

The AI boom has disrupted the way engineers work, introducing new tools to learn, raising expectations for what teams can achieve in a workday, and making it harder to get hired in the first place. This makes it difficult to advise students on which specific coding languages or technical skills they should learn. So amidst the uncertainty, advice for young professionals often turns to a common refrain: Be adaptable. But what does adaptability look like in practice? Engineers often operate on the cutting edge of technology, so dealing with change is a normal part of the job, says Samantha Brunhaver , an associate professor of engineering at Arizona State University, in Tempe. Yet university curricula and training in the workplace often don’t prepare students for this. “We tell engineers tha

Representing a significant milestone in AI-assisted mathematical research, a team at Axiom Math has automatically verified the proof of a theorem relating to prime numbers—colloquially referred to as the “246 theorem”—for the first time using the company’s AI system AxiomProver. In formal verification, mathematicians task a computer with checking a machine-readable version of a proof. The process is not a 100 percent guarantee that the proof is correct, as a recent demonstration showed , exposing how a bug in the method could be exploited to accept a false, AI-generated proof. Still, the computational method is as close to a rubber stamp as you can get. This particular verification formalizes an important advance in number theory. Beyond this particular proof, it demonstrates how automated

Researchers say LG TV’s behavior ‘parallels malware’ – with user data logged even when TVs are on standby.

DragonImages/ iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images ### ZDNET’s key takeaways * Agentic AI shifts professionals’ responsibilities. * Embed agents deep into operational processes. * Secure services and reliable outputs are crucial. * * * Evidence suggests that delivering value from AI is hard. With [91% of professionals saying their firm still falls short on AI](https://www.zdnet.com/article/thomson-reuters-report-ai-value-gap-business/), business leaders and professionals have lots of work to do to ensure emerging tech explorations become useful production services. **Also:[Why replacing staff with AI backfires: 5 ways smart leaders generate real value instead](https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-replacing-staff-with-ai-backfires-and-how-smart-leaders-generate-real-value-instead/)** Gi

Lance Whitney/ZDNET ### ZDNET’s key takeaways * Apple will limit your use of Siri AI and other AI features. * Limits will be based on the feature, your request, and other factors. * Run past your limit and you’ll have to pay for extended use. * * * Imagine this scenario. You’ve just upgraded your iPhone to iOS 27 and you’re chomping at the bit to check out all the cool new AI features. You want to chat back and forth with Siri AI. You want to try the new editing tools on all your photos. You want to cook up a bunch of clever images with [Image Playground](https://www.zdnet.com/article/this-hidden-apple-feature-turns-your-iphone-or-ipad-into-an-ai-image-generator/). Ah, not so fast. Apple’s AI doesn’t come free, at least not if you use it a lot. Generative AI is still mostly cloud-based, me

Lance Whitney/ZDNET ### ZDNET’s key takeaways * ChatGPT’s Sketch tool can turn your rough drawings into polished images. * Just draw your sketch in ChatGPT and submit it to the AI for transformation. * You can edit and share the generated image. * * * My mom was an accomplished botanical and watercolor artist. Sadly, I never inherited that particular talent from her. The best I can manage to draw are funny but crude cartoon figures. That’s why I was eager to try a new tool from ChatGPT that promises to transform my rough sketches into professional images. Part of [ChatGPT Images 2.5](https://openai.com/

Two divisions of Switzerland’s government are shifting from Microsoft 365 to open-source openDesk. Here’s why.

Lance Whitney/ZDNET ### ZDNET’s key takeaways * Apple is providing another year of free satellite access for older iPhones. * Access can be critical in remote areas without Wi-Fi or cellular. * Apple has already extended the free trial twice in the past. * * * Apple currently offers its satellite service as a free trial to users of the iPhone 14 and up. But that free access is supposed to expire two years after you activate your phone. Now the company is extending that coverage for older iPhones. In a footnote to its [iPhone 18 Pro press release](https://cc.zdnet.com/v1/otc/00hQi47eqnEWQ6T9d4QLBUc?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fnewsroom%2F2026%2F09%2Fapple-debu

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DjelicS/iStock/Getty Images Plus ### ZDNET’s key takeaways * If you’ve said you have ‘nothing to hide,’ do you still want device privacy? * New research finds those who say it are actually more likely to spy on others. * Stop others from snooping on your smartphone by following the advice below. * * * Most of us have heard the phrase, “I have nothing to hide.” Outside of TV police dramas, we use it at home and work, too — especially in situations where we might have been accused of something. **Also: [The 10-step phone security tune-up you should run every year](https://www.zdnet.com/article/10-step-phone-security-tune-up-to-run-every-year/)** However, according to research by [data removal service](https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-data-removal-services/) Incogni, those who say they have

Kerry Wan/ZDNET The latest Apple devices are here, including the new iPhone Duo — the brand’s first foldable smartphone. If you want to stick with a classic phone design, the [iPhone 18 Pro](https://cc.zdnet.com/v1/otc/00hQi47eqnEWQ6T9d4QLBUc?merchant=03IVvTZj1Zktn3DO4jE8ohe&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com%2Fcell-phone%2Fapple-iphone-18-pro&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zdnet.com%2Fbusiness%2Ftmobile-iphone-18-deal%2F) is a solid option with a host of upgrades and improvements over its predecessor. The all-new A20 chip provides enhanced performance, while the upgraded battery design supports fast charging and provides long-lasting power. **Also: [How to preorder the new iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and everything else Apple announced](https://www.zdnet.com/tech/how-to-preorder-iphone-18-iphone-duo-

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### ZDNET’s key takeaways * The iOS 27 general release is almost here. * It features many upgrades like recomposing photos. * It also optimizes app launches and improves performance. * * * Apple has announced iOS 27 will release for all users with a compatible iPhone model next week. iOS 27 will officially roll out to the general public on Monday, Sept. 14. Whether you have an iPhone 12 or a 17 Pro Max, iOS 27 includes new features in Siri, photo editing, FaceTime calls, and more, as well as an optimized processing experience that’ll make your existing device run more smoothly. ## 1. Draw directly in Messages With iOS 27, users can draw in the Messages app using the Apple Markup tool, replacing the rudimentary drawing tool it previously featured. This is accessible in the Messages window b

[Apple’s annual hardware event](https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-to-expect-from-apples-confirmed-sept-9-launch-event/) takes place today, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. PST (1 p.m. EST) at the company’s Cupertino headquarters. It’ll be [CEO John Ternus’ first event](https://www.zdnet.com/article/5-apple-products-explain-my-optimism-for-john-ternus-as-the-next-ceo/) in his new role, as Tim Cook has officially stepped down. The industry has been rife with rumors for months about what today’s event will bring, including Apple’s first foldable iPhone, rumored to be called Ultra, and even a pair of smart glasses. What’s for certain, though, are the company’s standard releases: a new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, though the company may delay the base iPhone 18 for now. **Also: [I’m skipping the iPhone 18 Pr

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Kerry Wan/ZDNET ### ZDNET’s key takeaways * Apple just announced the iPhone Duo: its first foldable. * It’s a book-style foldable with a 7.6-inch screen when fully opened. * Apple also announced the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max and more. * * * After several years of development, Apple finally announced its own foldable: the [iPhone Duo](https://cc.zdnet.com/v1/otc/00hQi47eqnEWQ6T9d4QLBUc?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fiphone-duo%2F&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zdnet.com%2Fbusiness%2Feverything-apple-announced-at-its-iphone-18-event-duo%2F) — a premium, compact device that combines all the best features of the iPhone in a book-style foldable that extends to a 7.6-inch display and features an under-display camera. **Also: [How to preorder the new iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and everything else App

iOS 26.6.2 squashes a bug that could prevent users without Wi-Fi from downloading software updates, including iOS 27.