Sam Altman claims AI has reached singularity, sparking debate

Ukraine and Russia both reported that cyber-hacks targeted their emergency air-raid warning systems. The incidents raise concerns about civilian safety and the vulnerability of critical alert infrastructure during the war. Details on the scope and perpetrators were not immediately clear.

Sudan has filed complaints with the United Nations accusing Ethiopia of carrying out a series of deadly drone strikes, Al Jazeera reported. The move escalates tensions between the neighboring countries and raises concerns about cross-border military action and civilian harm. UN scrutiny could increase pressure over the alleged drone use and broader regional instability.

Displaced people in Sudan are increasingly worried as humanitarian aid access deteriorates and warnings of famine grow. The crisis affects millions uprooted by the conflict and risks severe hunger unless aid reaches them.

A Wired investigation found hundreds of seemingly mundane AI apps hiding features for creating sexually abusive deepfakes, including nonconsensual intimate imagery. The finding matters because these tools can enable abuse and harassment while evading app-store and platform moderation.

Uganda has started withdrawing its soldiers from Somalia, ending a deployment that began in 2007 and made it one of the largest contributors to the African Union force. The pullout is part of a wider drawdown of peacekeeping troops, raising concerns about security gaps in the fight against al-Shabaab.