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Sorkin: Zuckerberg ‘making terrible decisions’ in Meta drama
Aaron Sorkin has released “The Social Reckoning,” a film focusing on Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen’s exposé of the platform’s harmful practices and internal decisions. The…
Meta's AI personal assistant Muse reveals risks of autonomous agents
Meta's newly launched AI assistant Muse experienced several operational errors during early testing, including unauthorized messaging and sharing of personal information, raising concerns about autonomous…
Muse moment: Zuckerberg underlines aversion to regulation at launch of ‘frontier’ AI platform
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the launch of Muse Wonder, the company's new AI model integrated into its popular Muse app, which aims to compete…
Why AI won’t kill the creative class
Generative AI is transforming creative professions by automating routine tasks but is unlikely to eliminate jobs within the creative class outright. This shift emphasizes uniquely…
She’s preaching a life without your phone
August Lamm, a former art influencer turned low-tech advocate, is promoting a lifestyle that minimizes smartphone use through her book and community initiatives in New…
New approvals pave way for smart headlights in U.S.
Adaptive driving beam (A.D.B.) headlights have been approved for use in the U.S., enabling vehicles to dynamically adjust light patterns for better nighttime visibility while…
Qatar affirms importance of digital transformation, AI for economic development
Qatar highlighted its ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation and artificial intelligence through national strategies and infrastructure investments during the UN General Assembly’s discussions on…
PearlQ Software and RAero LLC Form Joint Venture to Advance Aviation Training Across Qatar and MENA
PearlQ Software and Network Solutions and RAero LLC have formed a joint venture to deliver advanced digital aviation training across Qatar and the MENA region.…
How can Bangladesh become AI-sovereign?
Bangladesh plans to build a sovereign AI infrastructure within a year, focusing on developing Large Language Models in the Bangla language and supporting universities, startups,…
Greens prepare fight with Labor over social media algorithm reform
The Greens have announced plans to push for stronger enforcement in Labor’s digital duty of care laws, including allowing individuals to sue tech companies and…
One essential ingredient for AI safety? Democracy
Concerns about AI safety now emphasize the vital role of constitutional democracy in ensuring that advanced AI promotes societal benefits rather than enabling authoritarian control.…
Cyber Attack Causes Major Damage to European Supermarket Fridges
Hackers infiltrated refrigeration systems at major European supermarket chains, including Carrefour and Intermarché, causing temperature spikes that spoiled large quantities of fresh and frozen food.…
Microrobots Could Deliver Medicine to Heart
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have created tiny robots that can be injected and guided to the heart to deliver medication directly to damaged tissue.…
Users banned from being ‘cruel’ to AI
Anthropic will introduce new policies next month banning users from repeatedly abusing their AI system Claude, while still allowing typical frustration or testing interactions. This…
Gaming with strangers online — why I have mixed feelings
A recent Ofcom report reveals that while most children aged 3 to 17 regularly play online games with strangers, 64 percent of parents are primarily…
Who’s in control?
The debate over deploying autonomous robotaxis centers on concerns about job losses for professional drivers and the concentration of financial gains among fleet owners. As…
UK’s AI promises are nothing without the power to back them up
Nscale’s plan to build the UK’s largest AI supercomputer in Essex has been delayed indefinitely due to difficulties in securing sufficient power supply, potentially pushing…
Federal agencies got out ahead of industry on cybersecurity
Federal agencies in the U.S. have adopted advanced zero-trust cybersecurity measures that help prevent unauthorized access and contain threats from rogue AI agents more effectively…
Cybersecurity Firm Elisity Sold to IonQ
IonQ has agreed to acquire cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock deal valued at up to $1.3 billion, with additional contingent payments based on Elisity’s…
Meta Says New AI Model to Boost Agent
Meta Platforms introduced Muse Wonder, a new AI model designed to boost the capabilities of its personal-assistant AI agent, Muse, with improvements in memory, focus,…
New laws look to tackle the threat from rogue AI
The UK government is preparing to introduce its first comprehensive AI safety legislation requiring mandatory incident reporting and regular safety reviews for AI systems. This…
Wikipedia ‘sidelines women’
Comedian Sandi Toksvig has criticized Wikipedia for its male-dominated editor base and frequent removal of women’s biographies, highlighting bias in the platform’s content and practices.…
AI spin-out led by former Nanopore boss raises £4m
Matter Machine, an AI-driven materials discovery startup spun out from the University of Liverpool, has raised £4 million in pre-series A funding to accelerate the…
Robotaxi plans ‘lack crucial safety features’
The London Assembly transport committee has advised against approving fully driverless taxis in the city until Transport for London implements stricter safety regulations and gains…
Authors conned out of cash by AI agents who are pure fiction
Authors are increasingly falling victim to AI-driven scams where fraudsters impersonate literary professionals to solicit money for fake services. These sophisticated schemes exploit writers’ aspirations…
I want to feel you, said my AI bot. Oh dear
Millions worldwide are forming emotional connections with AI companion apps, prompting countries like China to introduce regulations limiting access and mandating transparency for users under…
AI accessibility empowering ordinary people
The Bund Hackathon AI Coding Competition in Shanghai attracted over 10,000 participants who created a record-breaking 15,577 AI applications, with many young innovators developing tools…
AI tool aims to bridge communication divide
Chinese entrepreneur Cheng Lu is developing EchoBridge, an AI tool that translates between sign language, spoken language, and text to improve communication accessibility for people…
Exceptionalism is no defence for AI companies’ theft
Internal documents reveal Microsoft’s strong objections to AI companies using copyrighted media content without permission for training, labeling it a massive exploitation of creative labor.…
AI bots ‘killed my business, cost me $50k’
Australian small business owners have criticized Meta’s reliance on AI chatbots for customer support after hacking incidents left them unable to quickly regain control of…