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Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft

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Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:22:12 UTC.

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  6. Trump suggests Canada joining the E.U. could be a ‘hostile act’

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