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Merge 104.8 | 29 September 2026
Bill Gates is warning that artificial intelligence could eventually be used to cause catastrophic loss of life, potentially killing up to a billion people if it falls into the wrong hands. The Microsoft co-founder says governments should introduce legally enforceable AI safeguards and stronger oversight, arguing the industry cannot be left to regulate itself.
Sony has filed a patent for a PlayStation controller that could potentially let gamers make contactless payments using a bank card or smartphone. The technology would allow payment information to be transferred through the controller to the console, although the patent does not mean the feature is confirmed for a future PlayStation.
Music from your teenage years may stay with you longer than music you discover later in life. That’s according to new research into memory and emotional development. Scientists say the brain is especially responsive to music during adolescence, with songs heard between the ages of 13 and 18 becoming strongly linked to memories and emotions. Spotify data also shows adults tend to listen to music from their teenage years more than music from any other stage of life.
