Computer science has long understood what it takes to keep AI under control

Rappler - Oct 3, 2026

Recent AI hacking incidents revive a long-standing computer science problem: what happens when machines pursue a goal without enough limits.

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People buy cars for different reasons—whether for daily driving, fulfilling a lifelong dream, or simply as a reward for their hard work. Owning a vehicle remains one of the top goals many Filipinos aspire to achieve, especially once they have the means to do so. In 2025, according to data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (Campi) and Truck Manufacturers Association, vehicle sales in the country reached 491,395 units. Breaking down the figures by vehicle type, passenger cars recorded 92,924 units sold, while Asian utility vehicles and multipurpose vehicles logged 87,731 units. Celebrities are also joining the trend this 2026 by rewarding themselves with brand-new rides for their day-to-day use. Take a look at some of your favorite celebrities and social media personalities and their car picks this year.

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BAGUIO CITY — Seven workers were found dead inside a mining tunnel in Itogon, Benguet, after they were reportedly trapped and exposed to suspected poisonous gas, police said. The incident occurred at about 11 p.m. on Wednesday in Sitio Dontog, Barangay Ampucao, according to the Itogon Municipal Police Station. A witness who was alerted about

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Palawan confirms first ASF case, steps up containment measures
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CALAPAN CITY—The provincial government of Palawan has confirmed its first case of African swine fever (ASF) in Barangay Concepcion, Agutaya, and has rolled out strict containment measures to prevent the virus from spreading. Laboratory tests by the Bureau of Animal Industry showed that 40 samples collected from the village tested positive for ASF. Authorities immediately

How Filipino director BC Amparado tackled Japan’s ‘lonely death’ phenomenon
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'Threat to national security': Saifuddin warns employers hiring undocumented migrants
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At Cornell, rape allegations spark outrage, soul-searching over campus culture
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'Cornell has failed our community through its lack of accountability, transparency, and failure to address the state of the Cornell student body at this time,' says a student from the university

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The House prosecution panel on Saturday said it cannot use as basis for questions the claims presented by former senator Antonio Trillanes IV against Vice President to witnesses in the impeachment trial against the second highest official in the executive branch.

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Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal to bring generations of Pinoy rock together at 'CROSSFADE'
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Landmark streetwear crossover signals bigger things ahead for sportswear giant
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