WAtoday
September 2026
Anthropic warns investors its AI could pose ‘existential risks to humanity’
Anthropic is expected to launch the most highly valued IPO of all time soon, worth up to $US2 trillion ($2.85 trillion)
Our development of highly advanced models, platforms, and applications and expansion of use cases could further increase the risk that our models cause harm,
UK air base ‘terror plot’ foiled when one of the suspects phoned police: report
Five men were arrested at Fairford on suspicion of terrorism
Shoebridge vows to ‘replace’ Labor as Faruqi vents after Greens leadership defeat
The selection of a new leader comes at a time of genuine debate and disagreement about the future strategic and political direction of the party. That debate couldn’t have higher stakes,
NRL’s mystery pre-game entertainment revealed as Jai Arrow tribute
The NRL will stage a stirring tribute to Jai Arrow during Sunday’s grand final in place of the customary pre-game entertainment
Shares bounce in strongest session since early August
Trump rejects AI laws after tech titans agree to ‘self-police’ AI development
I think I’m seeing tremendous self-policing. And they understand that they have to self-police,
There’s a belief that there should be tremendous self-regulation, and we automatically have regulation with the Department of Justice, the FBI, all of that, but the self-regulation is very important,
Teddy 2.0: How Roosters skipper bounced back after Blues snub
Oh mate, he’s awesome,
I’m ready for whatever the team needs me for,
Roosters fanatic Thomas Hayes wins a slice of SCG turf ahead of NRL grand final
They weren’t the best team at the time — I just knew they were the ‘battlers from Bondi’ — but grew to love them... It was kind of like a home away from home when I moved to Sydney to know there were heaps of Queenslanders there, but more importantly they’re just a fantastic side, a fantastic culture,
That was a magnificent team that came from nowhere and the city was behind them, but spirit can only get you so far,
We gave them Sandon Smith — a Roosters junior — and we gave an apprenticeship to [coach] Justin Holbrook, we’ll take a little bit of credit,
I ended up buying a BYD Shark,
Fiery melees not off the card for NRLW grand final
Isabelle Kelly reveals why she will not be holding any of her Roosters teammates back in the grand final
Inflation jumps to four-month high a day after RBA rate rise
Australia’s inflation rate has jumped to a four-month high, increasing the chances the Reserve Bank will lift interest rates again this year
Billion-dollar losses but worth $2.9 trillion? The mind-boggling maths of AI
From $US4.6 billion ($6.6 billion) last year, its sales jumped to more than $US16 billion in the first half of this year
One EV sold every 100 seconds: More electric cars to hit Australia’s roads
Against the backdrop of extreme fuel volatility this year, more and more Australians are voting with their wallets by switching to an EV,
Online safety boss flags exit, notes power imbalance between big tech and regulator
We know a young man can be looking at soccer scores one minute, looking up car videos, and within 23 minutes, that young man is being fed misogynistic content online,
This program supports grassroots projects that create positive online experiences that empower people to challenge harmful narratives online and that give women and girls the tools they need to address this abuse.... The responsibility
Paisami appeals ban as Wallabies eye end to All Blacks’ 53-game Eden Park winning streak
Big four banks sting home owners with rate rise
For any customers concerned about making their home loan repayments, we encourage them to get in touch, as financial assistance may be available,
We continue to watch the external environment closely across our network,
Knights attracted more fans to a training session than some actual game days
I put it online, and my phone exploded,
The community is so good up here, we know how important rugby league is to the Hunter Region,
The town, they’re here through our lows and our highs,
We’ve always wanted to do this,
Very overwhelming, it’s hard to take, I can tell you,
Pilot arrested after midair stabbing and crash attempt, ‘heroes’ averted disaster: Israeli PM
Agonising wait for justice for parents of Australian brothers killed in Mexico
They are charged with aggravated homicide, aggravated robbery and other offences relating to the deaths of the two Australians, along with their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad, while the trio was on a surfing holiday
David Shoebridge is one of parliament’s best operators. His new task as Greens leader is far broader
The former barrister holds a reputation, among both colleagues and rivals, as one of the most effective crossbenchers in Australian politics
How Trump’s grovelling emboldens China and imperils the Asia Pacific
‘I’m surprised’: Trump at odds with UK police after five terror suspects released
They are subject to stringent conditions on their movement and contact with others. They absolutely remain under investigation as we explore multiple lines of enquiry,
I’m surprised they released them, I wouldn’t have,
Hanson, Spender both call for crack down on hate preachers
We need stronger federal powers to shut down the extremist and fundamentalist mosques and Islamic prayer centres. These centres are popping up across our suburbs and seemingly allowing terrorist recruitment and advocacy to fester unchecked,
I hope the royal commission will make recommendations relating to this, but regardless, I will continue the push and urge all politicians who express sincere concern about hate preachers to back stronger protections,
OpenAI halts powerful new AI model over fears it could go rogue
OpenShell governs the agent’s actions, and then Sentry independently monitors and contains suspicious behavior,
NVIDIA’s growth is being driven by a once-in-a-generation platform shift to AI and accelerated computing,
ASX edges higher after RBA boss tempers Cup day rate hike fears
The risk sits with the need to tighten monetary policy further beyond September given the inflation backdrop,