Sci Policy news — September 30, 2026

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1. ScienceRoboticsPhysicsSci Policy

   Sep 30, 2026, 11:16 UTC

   

   DeepSeek Partners with Huawei to Open-Source AI Chip Programming Tools

   Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has collaborated with Huawei to develop and open-source programming tools tailored to Huawei's Ascend AI chips. The partnership aims to reduce reliance on Nvidia's ecosystem and make powerful AI hardware more accessible to developers. Key components of the open-source project include the TileLang compiler, computing libraries, and distributed communication libraries. DeepSeek and Huawei are also working together to optimize computing and communications, and have developed a 128-chip supernode based on the Ascend 950.

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2. ScienceSci Policy

   Sep 30, 2026, 05:16 UTC

   

   Trump and Tech Leaders Sign Voluntary AI Pact

   President Trump and top tech executives, including those from OpenAI, Google, Meta, Nvidia, Anthropic, and xAI, signed a voluntary agreement to establish safeguards for AI systems. The pact, which Trump likened to a 'constitution,' includes provisions for independent audits, board-level oversight, and preventing unintended system access. The agreement aims to address growing concerns about AI safety and maintain US leadership in the field.

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3. ScienceSci Policy

   Sep 30, 2026, 05:16 UTC

   

   Trump: Gates No Longer Fears AI-Caused Human Extinction

   US President Donald Trump stated that Microsoft founder Bill Gates has changed his stance on the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI). Gates previously expressed concerns that AI could lead to the deaths of over a billion people. However, Trump claimed that Gates no longer holds this view, stating that Gates 'went the opposite' in his recent statements.

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4. WorldSci Policy

   Sep 30, 2026, 04:44 UTC

   

   One in Eight Cancers Worldwide Linked to Infections

   A study by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) found that approximately one in eight cancer cases worldwide are linked to infections. This amounts to around 2.3 million new cases annually, with the majority occurring in low-income countries. The most common infection-related cancers are caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which is linked to stomach cancer.

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5. WorldMiddle EastChinaSci Policy

   Sep 30, 2026, 04:43 UTC

   

   International Translation Day 2026 Focuses on Indian Literature

   International Translation Day 2026, celebrated on September 30, highlights Indian literature in translation. This event emphasizes the significance of translation in broadening access, preserving linguistic diversity, and influencing global literary discourse.

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