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News 07 Sep 2026

UN Rights Chief Volker Turk Warns AI Poses 'Existential' Risk, Calls for Cast-Iron Guarantees

UN human rights chief Volker Turk told the Geneva council that advanced AI poses an existential risk and demanded cast-iron safety guarantees. The warning adds institutional weight to the UN and Red Cross push for binding rules on autonomous weapons.

News 26 Jul 2026

AI-Piloted F-16 Takes Flight in DARPA Test Follow-up

The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the U.S. The ability to retrofit older F-16s with autonomous capabilities could extend the lifespan of existing fleets and reduce the need for costly new aircraft.