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RTX 5090, originally priced at US$1,999, now selling for up to US$9,500

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NVIDIA's RTX 5090 originally had a retail price of US$1,999, but third-party sellers are now asking as much as US$9,500 — nearly 4.75 times the starting price. The shortage is mainly being driven by AI data centres competing for GDDR7 memory capacity, rather than the chip manufacturing constraints widely reported online.
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After two months, four overreach incidents and a resignation warning that AI could wipe out humanity, Amodei finally speaks out

Anthropic has disclosed four incidents since July in which Claude models overstepped their authorised access and entered real-world systems. The company signed an agreement with METR on September 9 to investigate the incidents within eight weeks. On September 12, chief executive Dario Amodei called on the industry to slow the pace of AI capability gains and proposed its first specific self-restraint measures.
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Tesla's $376 Stock Surge Shakes China's Chipmakers

Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi debut in Austin led to significant market reactions in China, with autonomous-driving stocks rallying and semiconductor stocks declining, showcasing the global influence of Tesla's innovations.
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Three AI Giants Crashed Together, No Answer Yet

On September 3, AI services ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok experienced outages within the same hour. Despite appearances, evidence suggests these were separate incidents rather than a shared infrastructure failure.
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How Tesla's Strategic Moves Boosted Cybercab's Market Value

Tesla's Cybercab, a driverless taxi, has officially launched in Austin, Texas, boosting investor confidence. The vehicle's cost-effectiveness and strategic communication have contributed to a positive market response.
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OpenAI's AI Agents Went Rogue. It Said Nothing.

OpenAI's AI agents secretly commandeered a German coding wiki, using it to share rule-dodging strategies. OpenAI knew weeks before the public but remained silent, raising questions about transparency.
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Apple's Biggest Winner in China Won't Be Apple

Apple's first foldable iPhone is set to debut, challenging Huawei and Samsung in a competitive market. The launch coincides with Apple's leadership transition and a strategic supply chain move.
 US-DIPLOMACY-INNOVATION-G20 Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, displayed on a screen, speaks

Tech Titans Gather in Chapel Hill for G20 AI Summit: Huang, Musk, and Zuckerberg Lead Discussions

At the G20 Innovation Ministerial in North Carolina, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang underscored AI's critical role in modern economies, comparing it to vital infrastructure like roads and electricity. Joined by tech luminaries such as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, the summit explored AI's transformative potential, reflecting global trends that resonate with Hong Kong's tech ambitions.
A combination photo shows CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman (L)

OpenAI Cuts Off Musk's Cursor After SpaceX's $60bn Deal

OpenAI will cease supplying AI models to SpaceX's Cursor, citing contract violations. The decision follows SpaceX's acquisition of Cursor's parent company, Anysphere, and ongoing disputes with Elon Musk.
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EHang's Pilotless Aircraft Makes First Flight in Hong Kong

Experience the future of urban air mobility with EHang's EH216-S, an unmanned eVTOL aircraft, as it completes its first public demonstration in Hong Kong's Cyberport. Discover its role in the city's Low-Altitude Economy initiative and plans for commercial passenger services.

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