Eight others were injured, with four in critical condition, and all the victims were students aged 14 to 17, said Albert Palencia, mayor of Banga town in South Cotabato, where the shooting took place.
Military drones can now use compact AI systems to find and engage targets without human control in real-time. This marks a major shift toward autonomous warfare where machines make life-or-death decisions independently on the battlefield.
Anxiety about AI posing existential risks to humanity has intensified recently among tech leaders and researchers. The timing suggests we're hitting an inflection point where AI capabilities are advancing faster than our ability to control or understand them.
Russia has removed its remaining lawmakers who oppose the war in Ukraine from political office. This completes the country's transformation into a fully authoritarian state with zero tolerance for dissent on its military actions.
New data shows American household wealth has reached record highs while the poverty rate has dropped to its lowest point in history. This suggests the economy is delivering broad-based gains, though it doesn't capture growing concerns about cost of living and inequality.
Paramount executives are seriously considering relocating from Hollywood as internal battles intensify over a proposed $111 billion acquisition deal. The potential move signals how streaming economics and corporate consolidation are reshaping the entertainment industry's traditional power centers.
Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang has joined voices calling for AI regulation, claiming insiders are privately expressing genuine alarm about the technology's trajectory. His comments suggest the gap is widening between tech companies' public optimism and private concerns among those closest to development.
Lionsgate dropped the first trailer for Sunrise on the Reaping, the next installment in the Hunger Games franchise. The prequel aims to capitalize on renewed interest in the dystopian series and keep the lucrative IP alive for a new generation.
Apple's current-generation AirPods 5 have been discounted to $125, just one day before the company is expected to announce new models. This is classic pre-launch clearing inventory, so if you don't need the latest features, now's the time to grab a deal.
Beck has surprise-released his new album Ride Lonesome, now available on streaming platforms. The drop continues his pattern of unpredictable releases and keeps the veteran artist relevant in an era dominated by younger acts.