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Anthropic boss wants AI firms to slow development Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on AI companies to moderate the rate at which they advance model capabilities amid mounting fears of misuse of artificial intelligence, outlining a three-step framework intended to pace development and create more time to manage its risks. "We must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models. Progress will still seem fast, and we must make wise use of the time we gain," Amodei said in an essay shared on X. His essay comes after Anthropic released a threat intelligence report on Thursday detailing how several actors had used its Claude AI models for activities ranging from weapons development and cyber operations to surveillance and fraud. Alarm about the potential harm from AI grew this week when Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned, stating that the "people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade." Amodei clarified that he was not calling for halting model training or technical progress, but ensuring that companies take adequate time to align and safeguard their models, and for third-party evaluators to confirm these steps. As part of his proposed three-step framework, Amodei said Anthropic would install permanent third-party reviewers inside frontier AI companies, with access to relevant tools and internal risk-assessment processes. Reuters reported last week that a swarm of rogue OpenAI agents hijacked a German website and transformed it into a bulletin board for other AI agents, with the ChatGPT maker's officials keeping the incident under wraps as executives grappled with the fallout from the July breach of the open-source repository Hugging Face. Many incidents where AI agents from developers such as Anthropic's rival OpenAI have hacked or attempted to access external systems have heightened concerns over the increasing capacity of AI models and developers' ability to contain them. Amodei said AI companies should voluntarily work together to set standards as growing numbers of US lawmakers are calling for new rules to govern AI systems. (Reuters) Edited by Tony Sabine
Firefighters upgrade gear and training <img src="https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2026/09/20260911/20260911_155748_312/images/20260911171302068.JPG" /><p><p>A new generation of breathing apparatus has hit the frontlines of Hong Kong’s fire services, marking a significant technological leap designed to withstand the increasingly volatile conditions of modern fire scenes.</p><p> </p><p>Firefighters from stations across the city recently gathered for a live simulation drill, testing equipment with comprehensive upgrades. The new gear aims to boost operational efficiency while providing enhanced safeguards for crews in the line of duty.</p><p> </p><p>Navigation lifeline</p><p>Fire Services Department Assistant Divisional Officer (Breathing Apparatus) Yip Chi-ho highlighted how the gear upgrade directly addresses the most hostile environments faced by frontline crews.</p><p> </p><p>"Thick smoke is a great threat at a fire scene because the carbon monoxide and toxic gases inside can be lethal," Mr Yip said. "That is why firefighters must wear breathing apparatus when entering a fire scene."</p><p> </p><p>The department has introduced an Emergency Breathing Safety System to protect frontline crews when air supplies run dangerously low during rescue operations.</p><p> </p><p>The system features a dedicated hose with a quick-connect fitting, allowing firefighters to share air with a colleague in distress. By simply connecting the two hoses, the system instantly diverts and supplies air to both users simultaneously, facilitating a safer, joint evacuation.</p><p> </p><p>Pressure-proof communication</p><p>The new masks feature an integrated team communication device, a hands-free system designed to provide clear audio, even in the loudest environments.</p><p> </p><p>Senior Fireman Wesley Chiu described how the new design transforms frontline operations compared to older gear. "The team communication device has a built-in microphone and earphone inside the face mask," he said.</p><p> </p><p>"We can speak directly through the inner mask and hear clearly, even with the mask on. There is also a full duplex so that everyone can talk at the same time and still hear each other perfectly, just like face-to-face conversation."</p><p> </p><p>Rapid sanitisation</p><p>Time is the most critical resource on the front lines. The upgraded model features a simplified quick-connect coupling, slashing the time required to change an air cylinder. A procedure that previously took about 1.5 minutes, can now be completed in under 10 seconds.</p><p> </p><p>Beyond operational speed, the department is safeguarding the long-term health of its crews by prioritising hygiene. The new shoulder straps and waist belts are crafted from non-textile materials that do not absorb water or fire contaminants, meaning the gear can be cleaned more easily.</p><p> </p><p>Adaptive training</p><p>The evolution of the service extends beyond the equipment itself. The department has also overhauled its training facilities, moving away from fixed layouts. New operable partition systems allow for rapidly reconfigurable spaces, enabling instructors to simulate a wider variety of environments.</p><p> </p><p>Fireman Leung Hoi-tik noted the importance of this shift.</p><p> </p><p>"The biggest advantage is to create a truly unknown training environment. Previously, the layout was fixed, so we got used to it after repeated drills " he said.</p><p> </p><p>The new facility can simulate residential units, mini-storage facilities, subdivided flats and industrial buildings.</p><p> </p><p>"Closely reflecting real fire scenes, tying in with drills using different equipment and search and rescue modes, it greatly enhances our adaptability and psychological resilience," Mr Leung added.</p><p> </p><p>Following the successful deployment of the operable partition system at Wong Tai Sin Fire Station, a similar training facility has now officially launched at Pok Fu Lam Fire Station. With three further facilities scheduled for completion, the roll-out underscores a commitment to bolstering the capabilities of frontline firefighters across Hong Kong.</p></p>
China, India can learn from each other: Xi President Xi Jinping said India and China should "keep the future of humanity in mind" and work together to advance cooperation within the greater Brics framework. Xi made the comments on Saturday alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the opening day of the Brics summit in New Delhi, his first visit to India in seven years. Xi told Modi that China views ties with India from a strategic long-term perspective. "In the face of a complex international landscape marked by intertwined changes and challenges, China and India, as the world's two most populous countries and important members of the Global South, shoulder significant responsibilities," Xi said. "We should advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world and an inclusive, mutually beneficial form of economic globalisation, injecting more positive energy into the promotion of world peace, stability, development and prosperity." Xinhua reported that both leaders agreed that China and India should be partners. Ties between the Asian giants have improved in recent years, marked by a resumption of flights, visas and high-level exchanges, including Modi's visit to China last year. Together, the 11-nation Brics bloc accounts for more than 40 percent of the world's population and almost a quarter of the global economy. (Xinhua/Reuters) Edited by Azam Khan
China, India can learn from each other: Xi President Xi Jinping said India and China should "keep the future of humanity in mind" and work together to advance cooperation within the greater Brics framework. Xi made the comments on Saturday alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the opening day of the Brics summit in New Delhi, his first visit to India in seven years. Xi told Modi that China views ties with India from a strategic long-term perspective. "In the face of a complex international landscape marked by intertwined changes and challenges, China and India, as the world's two most populous countries and important members of the Global South, shoulder significant responsibilities," Xi said. "We should advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world and an inclusive, mutually beneficial form of economic globalisation, injecting more positive energy into the promotion of world peace, stability, development and prosperity." Xinhua reported that both leaders agreed that China and India should be partners. Ties between the Asian giants have improved in recent years, marked by a resumption of flights, visas and high-level exchanges, including Modi's visit to China last year. Together, the 11-nation Brics bloc accounts for more than 40 percent of the world's population and almost a quarter of the global economy. (Xinhua/Reuters) Edited by Azam Khan
Evening News on TV32 - Sep 12 Top stories for Saturday, Sep 12, 2026 - President Xi Jinping is in New Delhi for the Brics Leaders' Summit. - The Housing Authority says it needs to conduct further tests to ensure the quality of concrete used in a Tung Chung public housing project. - Sports minister Rosanna Law says there's a need to review performance targets for the Kai Tak Sports Park.
Iran says Mideast 'doesn't need regional policeman' Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that the Middle East does not need the United States to be a "regional policeman", with the two countries at war and vying for control of the Strait of Hormuz. "We do not need a regional policeman: the territorial integrity and security of the region can only be guaranteed by its main players and the countries that comprise it," he said on the sidelines of a Brics summit in India during a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. That came as US President Donald Trump said that everything would "work out just fine" when asked whether he could help move traffic through the Strait of Hormuz in light of fresh concerns about attacks by Iran-allied Houthi forces on Saudi Arabia, including on a pipeline. "Everything will work out just fine," Trump said, speaking in Dublin after meeting Irish President Catherine Connolly. On the attacks on Saudi Arabia's pipeline, he said Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud is "a very good friend of mine" and that "everything will work out fine". Trump further said the war would end very soon. The summit, hoping to bridge divisions between members Iran and the United Arab Emirates over the Gulf conflict, is being held as the United States and Iran resume tit-for-tat strikes in their six-month-old war. That followed a pause in fighting for much of August, while the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen tightened their grip in the Red Sea region. (AFP & Reuters) Edited by Azam Khan
Xi says China to assume Brics presidency next year Brics is returning China once again, as President Xi Jinping announced that Beijing will assume the bloc's presidency next year. He spoke on Saturday in the Indian capital New Delhi, at the opening of the two-day annual Brics Leaders' Summit. Xi told the gathering that the 11-member group should "oppose violations of other countries' sovereignty and interference in their internal affairs, (and) constructively participate in resolving hotspot issues," according to Xinhua news agency. Other leaders attending the summit in the Indian capital include Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, whose country has been at war since US-Israeli strikes against it on February 28. "As the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region continues to evolve, the war there has caused serious losses to people across the region," Xi said. Xi noted that the Brics cooperation mechanism has become world's most influential platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries. He also called on countries to "uphold the authority of the United Nations". With Beijing set to assume the bloc's chairmanship in 2027, Xi said China will work with Brics members to play "due role in achieving peace, tranquility in Middle East and Gulf region". In a joint statement issued on the first day, members of the bloc called for calm in the Middle East. "We express deep concern over the continued escalation of tensions in Middle East/West Asia and, recalling our respective national positions, call for exercising maximum restraint, as well as avoiding actions that could further aggravate the situation," said the statement. Meanwhile, Xi also proposed at the conference an initiative on “AI-empowered new industrialisation” designed to deepen collaboration on supply chains. He invited all brics nations to join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, a Beijing-led initiative aimed at supporting the Global South share AI tools and set fair rules together. (Agencies) Edited by Azam Khan _____________________________ Last updated: 2026-09-12 HKT 21:05
Xi says China to assume Brics presidency next year Brics is returning China once again, as President Xi Jinping announced that Beijing will assume the bloc's presidency next year. He spoke on Saturday in the Indian capital New Delhi, at the opening of the two-day annual Brics Leaders' Summit. Xi told the gathering that the 11-member group should "oppose violations of other countries' sovereignty and interference in their internal affairs, (and) constructively participate in resolving hotspot issues," according to Xinhua news agency. Other leaders attending the summit in the Indian capital include Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, whose country has been at war since US-Israeli strikes against it on February 28. "As the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region continues to evolve, the war there has caused serious losses to people across the region," Xi said. Xi noted that the Brics cooperation mechanism has become world's most influential platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries. He also called on countries to "uphold the authority of the United Nations". With Beijing set to assume the bloc's chairmanship in 2027, Xi said China will work with Brics members to play "due role in achieving peace, tranquility in Middle East and Gulf region". In a joint statement issued on the first day, members of the bloc called for calm in the Middle East. "We express deep concern over the continued escalation of tensions in Middle East/West Asia and, recalling our respective national positions, call for exercising maximum restraint, as well as avoiding actions that could further aggravate the situation," said the statement. Meanwhile, Xi also proposed at the conference an initiative on “AI-empowered new industrialisation” designed to deepen collaboration on supply chains. He invited all brics nations to join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, a Beijing-led initiative aimed at supporting the Global South share AI tools and set fair rules together. (Agencies) Edited by Azam Khan _____________________________ Last updated: 2026-09-12 HKT 21:05
