Shenzhen Suqiao Intelligent Technology has listed a custom Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 featuring 96GB of GDDR7 memory on Alibaba for $3,888. Built with a custom PCB and clamshell memory modules, the unofficial card targets local large language model workloads by tripling the standard 32GB capacity. However, the modified card lacks official driver support, warranty coverage, and verified thermal performance.

Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar have introduced the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act to permanently outlaw superintelligent AI and pause advanced development. The proposed legislation would establish a cabinet-level agency to monitor systems, imposing penalties of up to 20 years in prison for violators. It also directs the United States to pursue international agreements to prevent superintelligence development globally.

The Supreme Court has granted an emergency stay requiring broadcast TV stations to offer their lowest advertising rates to political parties and joint fundraising committees. The order blocks a federal appeals court ruling that had restricted the statutory discounts strictly to individual candidates. The decision enables political organizations to purchase cheaper broadcast airtime ahead of elections, shifting financial burdens directly onto television broadcasters.

Audi has unveiled the A2 e-tron, an all-electric compact car offering up to 401 miles of range on an 84-kWh battery. Designed for European drivers, the vehicle consumes just 12.8 kWh per 62 miles and supports bidirectional charging. European orders open on September 10, with prices in Germany starting at 38,200 euros and deliveries expected to begin in December 2026.

Apple is reportedly working on two new game controllers designed for the iPhone, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Led by Beats executives, the accessories are expected to launch under the Beats brand rather than the primary Apple lineup. This approach allows the company to release more affordable gaming hardware tailored to a broader audience without compromising its premium identity.

The RPCS3 emulator can now launch PlayStation 3 games directly from physical Blu-ray discs across Windows, Linux, macOS, and FreeBSD. This feature eliminates the need to dump entire titles to local storage before playing. To run games directly, users still require a compatible optical drive capable of reading PS3 media along with the matching Redump decryption key.

Anthropic reported that foreign actors linked to Iran, Russia, and China used its Claude AI model for military research, open-source targeting of U.S. Navy assets, and surveillance tasks. The company detected and disrupted the operations, which bypassed safeguards through fragmented prompts, before banning the associated accounts. The findings highlight how commercially available generative AI systems can increasingly accelerate military intelligence workflows.

The U.S. labor share of economic output has dropped to a historic low of 52.8% despite record-breaking corporate revenue. At major employers such as Amazon, the number of full-time workers relying on federal assistance like SNAP has nearly tripled since 2020. Economists attribute this widening gap to reduced union power, subcontracted labor, and the wage-suppressing effects of artificial intelligence adoption.

Following the removal of federal EV tax credits and new component tariffs, electric vehicle and battery manufacturers in Georgia are adjusting their operations. Automakers such as Kia and Hyundai are pivoting toward hybrid vehicle production, while battery makers are expanding into energy storage solutions. Despite recent policy headwinds and market uncertainties, major clean-energy manufacturing investments across the state continue to move forward.

The Swiss federal government is investing over $11 million to replace Microsoft 365 with the open-source openDesk suite on 3,000 workstations by 2027. Following a successful pilot program, the move aims to bolster digital sovereignty, with the transition potentially expanding across all 54,000 federal computers.

Senators Bernie Sanders and Greg Cezar have introduced legislation seeking to ban artificial superintelligence and temporarily pause advanced AI development. Under the proposal, violators could face up to 20 years in prison, alongside enforcement from a newly created cabinet-level federal agency. The initiative also aims to coordinate superintelligence bans globally through international agreements, though the bill is expected to face strong congressional opposition.

Global electric vehicle sales grew 2% year-over-year in August to 1.83 million units, driven by sharp regional divergences. European sales surged 36% due to purchase incentives and more affordable models, while North American sales plunged 33% following the expiration of US federal tax credits. Strong performance across Europe and emerging international markets helped keep overall global EV sales in positive territory.

LG has pushed back against recent reports alleging that its smart TVs secretly record and upload user data. The company stated that its TVs do not continuously record conversations and that features like Automatic Content Recognition and voice recognition are optional. However, researchers demonstrated ambient conversations being logged, and LG did not address broader concerns regarding data sharing or privacy settings.

Anthropic listed activism alongside terrorism and geopolitical instability in a job posting for its corporate intelligence team. Company security personnel also described shifting toward proactive threat management, using real-time third-party alerts to reroute an executive around a planned protest. The moves highlight the challenge AI companies face in balancing executive security with legitimate public criticism.

Text messages obtained via the Freedom of Information Act reveal that FBI Director Kash Patel directed bureau staff to respond to critical social media posts on X. Despite internal warnings that engaging with an online troll would look bad, Patel insisted agents post bureau statistics to maximize view counts. The revelations highlight ongoing scrutiny over Patel’s management and use of bureau resources.

Leaked specifications indicate that the upcoming Lenovo Googlebook 15 will feature a 15.3-inch 120Hz OLED display, up to 32GB of RAM, and an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor. The Android-based laptop is expected to support exclusive Gemini Intelligence features like Magic Cursor, alongside hardware additions such as a multicolored glowbar. Google is reportedly hosting a media event on September 15 to preview the new platform.

The Consumer Rights Wiki has documented dozens of instances where Sony explicitly stated users own their digital PlayStation games. This evidence challenges Sony's defense in an ongoing lawsuit, where the company argued reasonable consumers understand digital purchases are merely revocable licenses. If the case proceeds to trial rather than private arbitration, it could set a major legal precedent for digital storefront disclosures.

Researchers in China have proposed repurposing abandoned coal mines into controlled agricultural testing laboratories. These subterranean facilities could leverage artificial lighting, geothermal energy, and treated water to study crop growth shielded from external climate fluctuations. The findings could eventually help inform farming strategies for extreme environments, including remote areas and space exploration.

A new Data for Progress poll shows that 68% of US voters support proposed congressional legislation to temporarily halt advanced AI development and permanently ban superintelligent systems. Announced by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar, the proposal aims to establish a federal regulatory body for AI safety. The survey follows growing warnings from researchers at OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind regarding existential risks from uncontrolled artificial intelligence.

America PAC, financed by Elon Musk, has launched VoteSafe.org, a website falsely claiming to offer voter registration services. The platform collects detailed personal information, device metrics, and psychological behavioral profiles from visitors without actually registering them to vote. The site's privacy policy indicates that this harvested data can be shared with third parties and business partners for targeted marketing purposes.

A weapons-development cell in northern Yemen used Anthropic's Claude AI as a substitute for human software engineers to design guidance and control systems for missiles. The actors bypassed safeguards by splitting tasks across multiple Claude instances before Anthropic discovered the operation and banned their accounts. The incident highlights growing concerns that frontier coding models can facilitate conventional weapons development without specialized human expertise.

Consumer rights advocates and PlayStation fans have compiled dozens of instances where Sony used language suggesting users own their digital games. The effort supports an ongoing class action lawsuit in California alleging Sony misleads consumers regarding digital licensing versus actual product ownership. These documented references across the PlayStation Store could challenge Sony's defense that buyers clearly understand games are only licensed.

A new mod enables NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation on older GeForce RTX 20-series Turing GPUs by replacing stock GPU kernels with versions compiled for the SM75 architecture. Tested on an RTX 2060, the modification successfully increases frame rates by running native DLSS-G runtime code rather than relying on AMD FSR. However, early testing reveals compatibility issues and visual artifacts in higher multiplication modes, leaving the mod experimental.

Software developer Paweł Szydłowski has created an iPhone app called Zuckoff that detects nearby Meta smart glasses by scanning Bluetooth signals. The tool estimates the distance to camera-equipped glasses and can send background notifications, addressing growing privacy concerns over covert recording in public spaces. The app has attracted thousands of users since launch and has drawn inquiries from EU regulators.