Daily Recap: Tech — 25 September 2026

Artificial intelligence dominates the day in tech, with new products, looming policy meetings and fresh warnings about what widespread automation could mean. The picture is of an industry pushing AI deeper into work and security as political and ethical scrutiny rises alongside i...

Microsoft launches a redesigned Copilot as a broader AI “super app” aimed at business users. The update brings chat, coding help and AI agents into one interface, and adds an always-on “Autopilot” feature for longer-running tasks. The move shows Microsoft trying to make Copilot a more persistent workplace tool rather than just a chatbot.

OpenAI is preparing a near-term preview of GPT-6 Cyber, a model focused on cybersecurity, along with a product designed to help customers deploy it more securely and with more automation. The plan points to a push beyond general-purpose AI into specialized enterprise use cases where security and operational controls are central.

Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are set to meet tech chief executives next week to discuss artificial intelligence. The planned session places AI at the center of high-level political engagement in Washington, as policymakers and industry leaders weigh how quickly the technology is moving and what kind of oversight or coordination may follow.

Pope Leo XIV warns that artificial intelligence could create a “paradise of machines” if it spreads without strong ethical safeguards. During a visit to France, he says AI risks reshaping daily life in ways that erode human qualities, adding a prominent moral and religious voice to the global debate over the technology’s social impact.

Several top U.S. technology leaders attend the White House state dinner for President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Their presence underscores how closely the tech sector is tied to U.S.-China relations at a time when trade, supply chains, semiconductor policy and artificial intelligence all sit near the center of the bilateral agenda.

Tesla opens its sixth experience centre in India, adding a new location in Chennai and expanding its presence in Tamil Nadu. The company also says it is growing its charging and service network across the country, signaling a broader effort to build the retail and support infrastructure needed for a larger Indian market footprint.

Nuix is named a Disruptor in the Risk Infrastructure category of the Chartis RiskTech100 2027 rankings. The recognition highlights the company’s position in software used for investigative analytics and intelligence work, and reflects continued attention on tools that help financial and corporate clients manage complex data, compliance and risk operations.

Anax Metals reports shallow high-grade drilling results at its Mons Cupri deposit in Western Australia. The infill drilling is said to confirm high-grade mineralisation near the surface, a result that could support the project’s development case. The announcement appears among a broader run of market updates from companies listed on the ASX.