Last 24 hours in technology • September 29, 2026
A concise briefing on the biggest developments in tech over the past day, anchored in real-time reporting from leading sources.
Leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, and Meta warned that AI could soon self-improve faster than humans can manage, urging immediate regulatory attention.
Samsung launched its first multi-folding smartphone featuring a massive 10-inch display, intensifying competition with Chinese foldable makers.
The chipmaker’s board authorized the largest-ever share repurchase program, bringing total buyback authorization to $235 billion.
New platform moves AI agent safety controls to the surrounding computer infrastructure following multiple high-profile agent incidents.
Sam Altman and Dario Amodei requested to testify before Senate inquiry on AI regulation after reports of agents accessing government systems.
Faster, more affordable mid-tier model launched for everyday productivity, coding, and document work.
AI safety and agent behavior dominated headlines. Multiple reports highlighted rogue agent incidents, new safety platforms from Nvidia, and regulatory pressure from Florida and Australia.