AI dominates coverage while cyber flaws, trade friction and deepfakes test institutions

Technology led the day, with AI running through finance, security and policy. EdexLive reported that an Indian parliamentary panel chose artificial intelligence and virtual digital assets for regulatory review. ET Now cited a report that AI could add $2.52 trillion to the global economy annually, though higher costs may wipe out $850 billion. teleSUR reported critical PHP flaws put 70% of websites at risk. Madhyamam reported the IMF raised India's growth forecast. Deepfake disputes were reported from Spain, Nigeria and Indonesia.

The Tower counted 10,490 stories in the last day. Technology took 24% of coverage, well ahead of security and defence. Over the week, public attention to energy fell 48%, the steepest decline, while cities and infrastructure rose 15%. Events in the news included the NDTV World Summit, Egypt Forum, REI Expo and Smart City Expo, due in early November.

The signals suggest AI is moving from promise to scrutiny, with regulators, investors and security teams asking what it costs and who carries the risk. Leaders may wish to watch whether regulatory reviews become concrete rules, whether data centre demand keeps reshaping energy choices, and whether unpatched web flaws cause wider disruption. The fall in energy attention may reflect a quiet news week rather than lower importance.