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What are the “Most Urgent AI Risks” according to 272 Experts?

AI risks are emerging across vulnerable sectors including finance, national security and information.

A 2026 Delphi study identifies the AI risks considered most severe over the next five years and finds information, finance, and national security among the sectors most vulnerable to AI risks

North Korean Hacking: Kimsuky Builds AI Tools Using Local LLMs for Cyberattacks

According to Genians’ latest report, Kimsuky is expanding its cyber toolkit with local LLMs, AI-powered transcription and AI-generated phishing lures.

According to Genians’ latest report, the North Korea-linked Kimsuky group is expanding its cyber toolkit with local LLMs, AI-powered transcription and AI-generated phishing lures.

White House AI Framework Exempts Open-Weight Models from Pre-Release Review

The White House in Washington, D.C., where Trump administration officials briefed leading AI companies on a voluntary framework for pre-release cybersecurity testing of advanced AI models.

The new voluntary policy applies to closed frontier AI models, while exempting open-weight models, including those developed by Chinese AI companies.

Alibaba Launches ‘Most Capable’ Qwen3.8-Max, Set to Become First Open-Weight Max Model Next Week

Alibaba has launched Qwen3.8-Max, its most capable model in the Qwen family to date.

Built on the Qwen 3.5 architecture, Alibaba’s 2.4-trillion-parameter model is compared by the company with frontier AI models from companies such as Anthropic and OpenAI, with pricing set at $2 per million input tokens and $6 per million output tokens.

Gemini Robotics 2 can Control Full Humanoids, from Feet to Fingertips: Google DeepMind

Google DeepMind showcases Gemini Robotics 2 controlling humanoid and robotic systems across a range of tasks, including object manipulation, multi-robot collaboration and human-computer interaction.

The launch comes two days after the US FCC announced restrictions on new foreign-made humanoid robots, citing “unacceptable risks” to US national security. Google DeepMind said Gemini Robotics 2 includes new safety features for real-world operation and human collaboration.

Bombay High Court Defers Hearing in Nitin Gadkari’s AI Deepfake Suit Against X, Meta, Google

The Bombay High Court has deferred the hearing in Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's suit seeking the removal of alleged AI-generated and deepfake content and ₹11 crore in damages until August 5.

A lawsuit over fabricated content highlights mounting concerns over AI-powered deepfakes and manipulated digital content, as synthetic media increasingly fuels misinformation, identity misuse and reputational harm affecting organizations, institutions and public figures.

AI Demand Drives Hong Kong’s Fastest June Export Growth Since 1984; Shipments to US Jump 114.3%

Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department reported record merchandise exports in June 2026, citing strong global demand for AI-related electronic products as a key driver of trade growth.

Hong Kong’s exports rose 53.4% in June, marking their fastest growth in 42 years, as strong AI-related electronics demand and a rush to ship goods ahead of U.S. tariff changes boosted trade.

OpenAI to Create 250 Additional Jobs with New EU Headquarters in Ireland

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, Emma Redmond, Associate General Counsel and Head of OpenAI Ireland, and other officials during the announcement of OpenAI's new European Union headquarters in Dublin and plans to create 250 additional jobs in Ireland.

The move marks another step in OpenAI’s European expansion, with a new 88,000-square-foot headquarters in Dublin and 250 new jobs reinforcing its long-term investment in infrastructure, talent and the AI ecosystem across the region.

NVIDIA, SK Group Ink $500B-Plus AI Deal Under South Korea’s $950B AI Bet

Executives from SK Group and NVIDIA gather after announcing a strategic partnership spanning AI factories and next-generation AI memory, including plans for a 2-gigawatt AI Cloud in South Korea and a long-term HBM memory collaboration.

As the AI chip race intensifies, the collaboration spans AI factory construction, AI memory supply and AI cloud infrastructure, combining SK Telecom’s AI infrastructure with SK hynix’s advanced HBM technology to support sovereign, enterprise and physical AI expansion.

US Tech Giants Turn to South Korea to Lock in Chip Supply for AI Buildout

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung with global tech and business leaders at the San Francisco AI Summit, July 24, 2026.

Samsung and SK Hynix emerged as key players at the San Francisco AI Summit, with NVIDIA, Anthropic, and Broadcom deepening America’s reliance on South Korea’s HBM and semiconductor supply to fuel its AI buildout.