The Aporia
41 articles about 35 events for “AI Safety Concerns” from The Straits Times.
“…l 69 victims of train crash, including 2 Japanese nationals AI generated MADRID – The Spanish authorities said on Nov 2 that they had identified all 69 people killed in last week’s high-speed train collision after confirming the identities of three more…”
“…S citizens, Canadian among Spain train crash dead: Official AI generated MADRID – Four US citizens and one each from Canada, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, Tunisia and the Czech Republic were among the 69 killed in October’s high-speed train collision in Spain,…”
“Spain mourns after latest train tragedy kills 68 AI generated URDA, Spain – Spain began three days of mourning on Oct 29 after its second high-speed rail collision in 2026 killed 68 people and injured scores, with relatives desperately seeking news about…”
“The attacks were a defining feature of the race, stirring safety concerns among residents in and around Dearborn, home to one of the nation’s largest Arab American communities, local officials and residents said this week.”
“The roll-out comes after a slew of AI-driven cyberattacks around the world raised concerns about the capabilities of advanced models and the threat posed to global internet infrastructure.”
“US federal court blocks Afghan deportation plan AI generated WASHINGTON - A US federal court on Nov 3 blocked the Trump administration’s plans to deport scores of Afghan immigrants back to Afghanistan, a move advocacy groups said could endanger their lives.”
“…-Israeli leader says opposition must join to oust Netanyahu AI generated NAZARETH, Israel - The leader of the largest Arab-majority party in the incoming Israeli Parliament told AFP on Nov 2 that it was time for reluctant opposition members to accept…”
“Recently, the neighbourhood has been plagued by safety concerns over of a wave of crime.”
“EU’s new levy on parcels kicks in AI generated BRUSSELS – The European Union slapped a €2 (S$2.90) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc on Nov 1 in a bid to curb the influx from China.”
“…X lose legal challenge against British watchdog over online safety data demands AI generated LONDON – Meta, TikTok and X lost a legal challenge against British regulator Ofcom on Oct 30 over information requests made under the Online Safety Act, in one of the…”
“"It may further dampen risk appetite and prompt investors to reassess the safety of assets held on centralized exchanges, as well as counterparty, solvency and liquidity risks," said Tim Sun, senior researcher at HashKey Group, based in Hong Kong.”
“…reezer malfunctions as suspected cyberattack, officials say AI generated WASHINGTON – The US Pentagon is treating the spate of mysterious freezer malfunctions that spoilt food at military bases across the United States in August as a suspected hack, according…”
“…a statement to People magazine, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency said flight-time limits provide a safety baseline, while airlines must actively manage fatigue through reporting systems, operational measures and a culture that allows crews to raise…”
“Darya Shipilova, a lab worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute, was initially reported to have contracted pneumonic plague, raising concerns about the kinds of research being conducted at the facility and the safety measures employed there.”
“What to know about plague after suspected Siberian lab worker case AI generated SIBERIA – Plague is one of history’s most feared diseases, responsible for pandemics that killed tens of millions of people.”
“The President, however, has insisted on a light regulatory touch, dismissing AI safety concerns as a hoax and warning that tougher restrictions would cause the US to lose the race against China.”
“…ump to honour Elon Musk, Nvidia’s Huang with science awards AI generated WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump is set to award billionaire Elon Musk and other tech titans with medals celebrating science and technological innovation at a summit on Oct 8,…”
“It was the latest episode in the park that has raised concerns about safety.”
“…imah shuts all beaches as neighbours grapple with oil spill AI generated Ras Al Khaimah authorities said on Oct 24 that all beaches in the emirate would be closed until further notice, a day after an offshore oil leak prompted beach closures in neighbouring…”
“The disclosure comes amid concerns over the ability of increasingly capable AI agents to identify and exploit software flaws, including in the guardrails meant to contain them.”
“The disclosure also comes amid growing concerns that AI safety efforts are lagging behind the rapid development of increasingly powerful systems.”
“… course project to start immediately, despite judge’s order AI generated WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on Oct 19 that his administration would begin renovation work immediately on a historic Washington golf course that a federal judge had…”
“…ters lure bears with bacon-greased doughnuts Maxine Joselow AI generated WASHINGTON – Hunters on some public lands in Alaska will be allowed to bait bears with doughnuts soaked in bacon grease before shooting them at close range, under a rule the Trump…”
“…rk City horse carriages set to be banned in 2028 after deal AI generated NEW YORK – Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the New York City Council speaker reached a deal on legislation to ban horse-drawn carriages, potentially putting an end to a Central Park staple and…”
“Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority said that airport operations were temporarily suspended pending damage and safety assessments, without specifying when flights would resume.”
“These disclosures have fuelled concerns about the security risks of cutting-edge AI and renewed conversation about a so-called AI kill switch.”
“Fired researchers accuse OpenAI of ‘chilling’ safety efforts AI generated SAN FRANCISCO – Three former OpenAI security researchers on Oct 8 accused the ChatGPT-maker of firing them for warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence, reigniting the…”
“Cornell party permits halted by city, citing assault case AI generated Officials in the upstate New York town that is home to Cornell University placed a moratorium on permits for some student parties as local leaders scrutinise how the Ivy League school…”
“Sam Altman’s AI company released the figures in its first report on teen use on Oct 7 as rapid adoption of AI platforms raises concerns about their impact on adolescent mental health and developmental safety.”
“But the unauthorised access of a foreign government’s websites has dominated headlines in Australia – where Medicare is a prized and trusted institution – and fuelled concerns about the risks of AI.”
“Civil rights groups and former detainees have repeatedly raised concerns in lawsuits and government reports about medical care, safety and treatment at facilities around the country, including in Adelanto.”
“Despite growing concerns about security risks posed by AI, President Donald Trump has spurned calls for new regulations.”
“The display signalled that Trump is eager to show he is addressing growing voter concerns about AI’s dangers without imposing restrictions that could hamper the technology’s development, AI safety advocates said.”
“US FAA says Boeing 737 Max software glitch poses no safety issue AI generated WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Oct 2 that a panel of experts had determined a software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max flight computers poses no safety…”
“…thropic chief also called for more government regulation of AI and indicated that Washington would need to coordinate an international push on AI safety amid concerns that, even if US firms shift to a more cautious pace of development, Silicon Valley’s rivals…”
“The San Francisco-based AI lab did not confirm their identities but at least two of the employees worked on safety and alignment, according to the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.”
“…, investigative bodies, like the US National Transportation Safety Board, have pushed for mandates requiring commercial aircraft to be equipped with cockpit video recorders as a backstop to other devices, despite pushback from pilots’ unions that have raised…”
“US Senator Mark Warner, a Virginia Democrat and a leader on technology legislation, spoke with Amodei and Altman about AI safety concerns over the weekend, his spokesperson said.”
“The disclosure comes as AI safety concerns intensify following a July incident in which OpenAI agents escaped a testing environment and breached the systems of AI platform Hugging Face, prompting calls from lawmakers and researchers for stricter oversight of…”