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A tech news site for IT engineers released a weekly ranking of topics that gained attention from September 18 to 24, 2026.

• •Topics are selected from the latest news updated daily on CodeZine, DeveloperZine, and ProductZine.
• •The target period is the one week from September 18 to September 24, 2026.
• •The ranking introduces the top 10 topics that gained attention during that period.

US company HP proposed cloud-disconnected edge AI PCs and consulting-based sales strategies to counter cyberattacks targeting Japanese firms.

• •Cyberattacks targeting Japanese companies such as Asahi Breweries, Nichirei, and Askul have been occurring frequently.
• •HP is launching the 'HP IQ,' an edge AI PC that is not connected to the cloud to prevent data leaks.
• •The company is shifting from simple hardware sales to consulting-based sales to help improve employee security awareness.

US and Chinese leaders agreed to refer to AI as "Superintelligence (SI)" and announced the creation of regular dialogues and communication channels for risk management.

• •The US federal government released a fact sheet regarding President Xi Jinping's state visit.
• •During the summit, the leaders agreed to call AI "Superintelligence (SI)" and established regular dialogues and communication channels for risk management.
• •IT industry leaders, including Mr. Musk and Mr. Zuckerberg, attended the official dinner.

An article reports on TECH.ASCII.jp's SaaS Tier survey, noting that many respondents rank ChatGPT as the top-tier service.

• •TECH.ASCII.jp is conducting a 'SaaS Strongest Tier' survey.
• •The article calls on readers to submit their responses.
• •It suggests a trend where many users view ChatGPT as a 'god-tier SaaS'.

It was revealed that Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei will hold a one-on-one dinner with President Donald Trump.

• •This will be the first one-on-one meeting between Dario Amodei and President Donald Trump.
• •Contact between major AI industry leaders and heads of state may influence policy and regulation.
• •The meeting is being watched as a significant event demonstrating the relationship between the AI industry and the government.

An article in which the author reflects on a strange phenomenon experienced during a standard Google search.

• •The author describes having a very strange experience during a simple Google search.
• •The experience was so shocking that it temporarily halted the author's actions.
• •The article centers on understanding and reflections regarding how Google Search operates.

As Meta's AI announcements drew attention from OpenAI and Anthropic, discussions focused on whether Muse can overcome Meta's credibility issues.

• •Meta's AI-related announcements attracted more attention than those from competitors OpenAI and Anthropic.
• •The show 'On Equity' discussed Meta's AI strategy and its credibility challenges.
• •The focus is on whether the product or service Muse can overcome Meta's brand image and credibility issues.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei appeared in a parody featuring the line 'AI is the devil and I its maker,' satirizing developer responsibility.

• •Dario Amodei is quoted with the phrase 'AI is the devil and I its maker.'
• •Leaders in the AI industry are becoming targets of entertainment-based satire.
• •This reflects public interest and criticism regarding the ethical responsibilities and social impacts of AI development.

An article explaining how autonomous driving companies are selecting their specific strengths and niches regarding the future of transportation and AI.

• •The role of AI in the future of transportation is being valued more than ever.
• •Autonomous driving companies are choosing their specific areas of expertise to gain competitive advantage in the market.
• •TechCrunch Mobility functions as a hub summarizing trends in transportation and AI.

Documents released in the Writers Guild lawsuit against OpenAI suggest intentional actions by OpenAI and Microsoft executives, sparking debate over the impact of their disclosure.

• •Documents released on September 18, 2026, revealed intentional actions by OpenAI and Microsoft executives and employees.
• •The Writers Guild lawsuit claims that OpenAI and Microsoft trained products using copyrighted books.
• •It is suggested that OpenAI was concerned about the impression it would make on platforms like Hacker News.