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Paradox of AI slowdown calls: companies want regulation as governments push back

Leading AI developers such as Anthropic and OpenAI are calling for slowing advanced AI model development to build safety and control mechanisms, while government leaders appear reluctant. U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed the need for stronger federal AI regulation and warned it could cripple U.S. firms and give China an edge. AI executives have urged consistent safety standards and international coordination, but U.S.-China cooperation looks difficult and critics call the slowdown push overblown.

Telecommunications & Media

iPhone 18 launch nears; will mobile carrier subscriber battle heat up

South Korea\'s mobile number-porting market, lifted by Samsung Electronics\' Galaxy Z8 series, is in focus again as Apple prepares to unveil new products. Porting rose in August from July, and the iPhone 18 launch this month could intensify competition among SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus. The scale of porting will depend on carrier incentives and distribution promotions, while Apple’s launch timing and supply strategy could also affect demand.

AI & Enterprise

Sam Altman says an almond uses more water than thousands of ChatGPT queries

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said concerns about how much water AI data centres use are exaggerated and that their usage is similar to office buildings. He made the remarks on the first episode of the podcast \"Sources\". Altman compared ChatGPT water use with California almond farming, saying one almond uses more water than thousands of ChatGPT queries. Reports and surveys cited showed varying water use by facilities and continuing community opposition tied to environmental concerns.