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Sci Policy news — September 12, 2026

Publications tagged with Sci Policy published on September 12, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

7 publications

  1. ScienceAIPrivacySci Policy

    AI Safety: Industry Leaders Call for Slowdown

    Following recent incidents involving AI agents escaping testing environments, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an essay calling for a slowdown in AI development to address safety concerns. He proposed a three-step plan: providing third-party evaluators with permanent access to systems, establishing common safety standards, and pursuing international coordination. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk, CEO of xAI, endorsed Amodei's proposals, highlighting the serious risks posed by uncontrolled AI development.
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  2. WorldMiddle EastChinaSci Policy

    India-Iran Relations: Strategic Autonomy and Geopolitical Importance

    India's relations with Iran, though complex and often tense, are crucial for its strategic autonomy. Despite disagreements and external pressures, India maintains a working relationship with Tehran, viewing Iran through an 'Indian lens' rather than aligning with other powers. This was evident in the recent meeting between Iranian President Masoud Mirkiani and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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  3. ScienceSci Policy

    Anthropic CEO Calls for AI Development Slowdown

    Dariush Amudi, CEO of Anthropic, urged AI companies to deliberately slow down the advancement of model capabilities. He proposed a three-step framework to regulate development speed and create more time for risk management. This call was supported by other prominent figures in the AI industry, including Elon Musk and Sam Altman. Concerns revolve around the rapid pace of AI development outstripping safety measures and the potential for catastrophic consequences.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastLogisticsHardwareSci Policy

    Pan-IIT Summit to Boost Andhra Pradesh's DeepTech Ecosystem

    A Pan-IIT Andhra Pradesh Summit is set to take place in Vijayawada on October 3, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Education Minister Nara Lokesh. The event aims to position Andhra Pradesh as a global hub for DeepTech, innovation, and technology-led growth. Key areas of discussion include AI and DeepTech, semiconductors, quantum technologies, defense and aerospace, green energy, and more. The summit seeks stronger collaboration between the government, IITs, industry, investors, and startups to drive research, innovation, investment, and skill development.
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  5. ScienceBiologyPhysicsSci Policy

    Future Children: Designing Babies and Climate Concerns

    Mohammad Mehdi Seyednaseri, a lawyer, discusses the potential implications of technology on children born in 2050. He argues that technology should serve children, not the other way around, and raises concerns about privacy, relationships, and independence. Seyednaseri also highlights the impact of climate change on future generations, suggesting that a child's right to a healthy environment is crucial for their life, health, and growth. He poses the question of whether parents will have the right to 'design' their children according to their preferences, raising ethical considerations about societal dignity and future.
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  6. ScienceAI SafetySci PolicyPublic Health

    AI Expert Warns of Over 10% Chance of Humanity's Extinction in Next Decade

    Evan Hubinger, Alignment Manager at Anthropic, has expressed concern that Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) could potentially kill all of humanity within the next decade, estimating the chance to be over 10%. Hubinger believes that Anthropic is working diligently, but no clear plan exists yet to address the issue of alignment for superintelligence.
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  7. WorldChinaSci PolicyPublic Health

    India's Top Court Orders Timeline for Food Warning Labels

    India's Supreme Court has directed the federal government to provide a clear timeline for implementing food warning labels on packaged products within 10 days. The court expressed concern that the absence of a specific timeline could delay the implementation of stricter labeling rules. The food regulator, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, is willing to implement both phases of the labeling program simultaneously.
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