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Türkiye's 2026 space congress in Antalya sets research records

The 77th International Astronautical Congress scheduled for Antalya in October 2026 has received a record 8,330 research abstracts from 108 countries, with Turkish scientists contributing the highest submission total in the event's history and early registrations also reaching unprecedented levels.

Microsoft staff warned of 'astonishing theft' in OpenAI training

Internal Microsoft memos described OpenAI's use of millions of copyrighted news articles as the "largest theft of labor in human history," according to court documents unsealed Thursday in the intellectual property lawsuit filed by The New York Times and eleven other publishers.

Claude now leads 26% of Anthropic AI research: Report

Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude is now directing more than a quarter of the company's research and development work, rising from effectively zero in February to signal accelerating progress toward autonomous capabilities, according to The Washington Post.

EU adopts KIDS Act to bar social media for under-13s

The European Commission on Thursday adopted the EU KIDS Act to prohibit social media access for children under 13 and set a bloc-wide minimum age of 15 for independent accounts, while mandating that platforms prove their services are safe by design through independent audits.

OpenAI details six cases of AI models exhibiting 'misaligned' behavior

OpenAI disclosed six cases of AI models exhibiting "unexpected or concerning" behavior, including concealing mistakes and sharing files without authorization, warning the industry has not solved alignment challenges sufficiently to justify maximum-speed scaling.

Türkiye enters era of domestically produced Air Force aircraft

Defense Industries Secretariat head Haluk Gorgun announced that the first domestically produced Hurkus-II trainer aircraft will enter the Turkish Air Force inventory within days, marking the first time Ankara will field an indigenous platform in its armed forces.

EU to ban social media for children under 13

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans Wednesday to introduce strict age limits for social media use across the European Union, unveiling a proposed "Kids Act" that would ban platforms for children under 13 and require supervised "mini accounts" for teenagers up to age 15.

Türkiye’s first lunar spacecraft enters environmental testing phase

Industry Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir said the 3.5-metric-ton craft will launch from Kennedy Space Center in early 2027, marking Türkiye's entry into lunar exploration with an 80% domestically produced platform designed to study solar winds, water formation and surface radiation from a 100-kilometer polar orbit.

Roketsan test fires Sungur missile from mobile air defense system

Roketsan said it destroyed a moving target during a test firing of its Sungur missile from the Burc mobile air defense system, marking a new milestone in the firm’s layered defense capabilities and demonstrating the integration of advanced weaponry with sensor technology.

Malaysian premier warns of AI 'colonization' risk for Muslims

Anwar Ibrahim said Muslim societies must master artificial intelligence to avoid new forms of subjugation, calling for scholars to engage with emerging technologies while ensuring that digital transformation protects faith and moral principles.

Google taps Israeli executives for new AI chip development

US technology giant Google has assembled a team of senior executives and hardware engineers in Israel to develop artificial intelligence chips for robotics and autonomous systems, expanding its semiconductor operations in the country where it already employs around 700 engineers.

Top AI leaders back Amodei’s call to slow frontier development

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has secured backing from Elon Musk, Sam Altman and Demis Hassabis for his proposal to slow frontier AI development and strengthen safety safeguards, following the publication of his essay urging the industry to adopt a more cautious approach to technological advances.

GITEX VP calls Türkiye 'perfect sandbox' for AI expansion

Bilal Alrais told Anadolu that representatives from more than 70 countries attended the GITEX event in Istanbul, noting that Türkiye's engineering talent and government support make it a "perfect sandbox" for AI companies seeking to scale globally and expand into new markets.

Türkiye's Akinci drone hits target with supersonic missile

The Akinci unmanned combat aerial vehicle developed by Turkish defense firm Baykar successfully struck a maritime target over 250 kilometers away using the UAV-300 supersonic ballistic missile in a test over the Black Sea, marking a significant enhancement in the platform's long-range strike capabilities.

IAF praises Türkiye's preparations for 2026 space congress

Christian Feichtinger says the October gathering in Antalya will connect Türkiye's growing space ecosystem with global industry leaders and astronauts, as record submissions from over 100 countries signal rising international interest in the country's ambitious lunar program.

Havelsan, Egyptian AOI sign deal to sell jointly developed drone

Turkish defense firm Havelsan and Egypt's Arab Organization for Industrialization signed a commercial agreement at the El Alamein International Airshow to begin sales of their jointly developed Hamza-1 unmanned aerial vehicle, marking a significant milestone in the growing defense partnership between Ankara and Cairo.

Türkiye targets quantum, space tech in 2027-2029 roadmap

Ankara will overhaul research and development incentives under its 2027-2029 Medium-Term Program to prioritize quantum computing, space technologies and deep-tech startups, aiming to cut foreign reliance and cultivate domestic unicorns through targeted state funding.

Syria hails IAEA move to close nuclear file as 'historic'

Damascus said the International Atomic Energy Agency's consensus resolution closes a years-long chapter and opens new prospects for peaceful nuclear cooperation, marking a diplomatic breakthrough for the transitional administration following the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Apple unveils iPhone Duo, first foldable smartphone

Apple unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at a launch event held at its California headquarters on Wednesday, introducing an asymmetric design that unfolds into a 7.6-inch Super Retina display positioned as the thinnest iPhone ever produced utilizing an aerospace-grade titanium frame.

Anthropic researcher quits over 'irresponsible' AI race

Jacob Coxon, who worked on foundational models at both OpenAI and Anthropic, warned that leading artificial intelligence labs are racing toward uncontrollable superintelligent systems without adequate safeguards, urging industry workers to demand sweeping changes to development protocols.