ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. The artificial intelligence AI acronym at the 10th edition of the VivaTech technology startups and innovation fair in Paris, France, June 18, 2026.

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AI-connected stocks fall sharply in early Asian trading after the CEOs of companies developing the most advanced AI models warned the pace of development must slow to prevent threats to humanity

AI-connected stocks experienced a decline in early Asian trading following warnings from CEOs about the need to slow AI development to mitigate risks to humanity.

Concerns about AI's potential dangers have intensified, with calls for regulation from US lawmakers and discussions on AI safety between the US and Chinese governments planned for this month.