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Anthropic releases part of AI tool source code in 'error'
AFP - 2h ago
Anthropic accidentally released part of the internal source code for its AI-powered coding assistant Claude Code due to …
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Chinese robotaxis stall in apparent 'malfunction': police
AFP - 2h ago
A string of self-driving robotaxis owned by Chinese internet giant Baidu stalled in central China, stranding passengers …
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OpenAI raises $122 billion in boosted funding round
Mar 31 2026
OpenAI on Tuesday said that the startup was valued at $852 billion in a freshly closed funding round that raised $122 …
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France eyes ban on social media for under-15s
Mar 31 2026
President Emmanuel Macron is hoping France will become one of the first European Union countries to ban social media for …
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Huawei reports slowing revenue growth in 2025
Mar 31 2026
Chinese tech giant Huawei's revenue growth slowed last year, its annual report showed Tuesday, as sales of the company's …
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Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban breaches
Mar 31 2026
Australia is investigating Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for possible breaches of the country's under-16 social media …
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Australian regulator probes Facebook, YouTube over teen social media ban
Mar 30 2026
A host of tech giants including Facebook and YouTube are under investigation for potentially breaching Australia's …
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AI agent future is coming, OpenClaw creator tells AFP
Mar 30 2026
Peter Steinberger's artificial intelligence agent tool OpenClaw has taken the tech world by storm with its ability to …
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One man, his dog, and ChatGPT: Australia's AI vaccine saga
Mar 30 2026
Desperate to help his sick dog, one Australian man went down the ultimate ChatGPT research hole, using artificial …
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Dubious AI detectors drive 'pay-to-humanize' scam
Mar 30 2026
Feed an Iranian news dispatch or a literary classic into some text detectors, and they return the same verdict: …
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Life with AI causing human brain 'fry'
Mar 30 2026
Heavy users of artificial intelligence report being overwhelmed by trying to keep up with and on top of the technology …
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Five Apple anecdotes as iPhone maker marks 50 years
Mar 29 2026
iPhone maker Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary on April 1 having marked pop culture and the tech industry like few …
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At 50, Apple confronts its next big challenge: AI
Mar 29 2026
Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary as artificial intelligence challenges the Silicon Valley legend to prove it can …
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China used fake LinkedIn profiles to spy on NATO, EU: security source
Mar 27 2026
China used fake LinkedIn profiles in an attempt to harvest sensitive data from NATO and European Union institutions by …
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Indonesian kids brace themselves for social media ban
Mar 27 2026
Bradley Rowen Liu, 11, wonders what he will do with himself once Indonesia's social media ban for under-16s enters into …
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Cryptocurrencies aiding Iran during war
Mar 27 2026
Since the start of the Middle East conflict, Iran has witnessed massive cryptocurrency flows.
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AI used to make 'fetishised' images of disabled women
Mar 27 2026
British charities and disability advocates have slammed a trend for using AI to generate "fetishised" images of women …
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US judge suspends govt sanctions on AI company Anthropic
Mar 27 2026
A US federal judge on Thursday suspended sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump's administration on Anthropic, …
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OpenAI shelves plans for erotic chatbot
Mar 26 2026
OpenAI has put plans for a sexually explicit chatbot on hold indefinitely, the company said Thursday, amid mounting …
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ChatGPT's taste for literary nonsense sparks alarm
Mar 26 2026
OpenAI's GPT models can often be fooled into declaring that "pseudo-literary" nonsense is great, a German researcher has …
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UK PM 'very keen' to curb addictive social media after US ruling
Mar 26 2026
UK leader Keir Starmer said Thursday he was "very keen" to tackle addictive features on social media following a …
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EU moves closer to ban sexualised AI deepfakes
Mar 26 2026
The European Parliament on Thursday approved a ban on artificial intelligence systems generating sexualised deepfakes, …
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ByteDance quietly rolls out Seedance 2.0 globally
Mar 26 2026
Chinese artificial intelligence powerhouse and TikTok creator ByteDance has quietly rolled out its latest video …
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Meta watchdog says grassroots fact checks risk harm to users
Mar 26 2026
The body created by Facebook to review content moderation decisions warned Thursday that user-generated fact-checks …
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US jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial
Mar 26 2026
A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young woman because of an addictive design …
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Mideast war fuels disinformation about Taiwan's gas supply
Mar 26 2026
Taiwan has been targeted by a wave of online disinformation claiming the self-ruled island's gas supplies will soon be …
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US activists work to connect Iranians via Starlink
Mar 26 2026
With the war in Iran leading to a near-total internet blackout in the country, activists around the world -- especially …
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Day of reckoning arrives for social media after US court loss
Mar 25 2026
A Los Angeles jury's ruling that Meta and YouTube contributed to a teenage girl's depression marks a potential turning …
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UK teenagers to trial social media bans, digital curfews
Mar 25 2026
Hundreds of British teenagers will trial social media bans and time limits on apps as part of consultations over new …
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California jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial
Mar 25 2026
A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young woman through the addictive design of …
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Grieving families hail court victory against Instagram, YouTube
Mar 25 2026
Hearing the news that Instagram and YouTube had been found liable Wednesday for contributing to a young American woman's …
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Internet providers not liable for music piracy by users: top US court
Mar 25 2026
The US Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday in a landmark copyright case that internet service providers (ISPs) are not …
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First Robot: Melania Trump brings droid to White House event
Mar 25 2026
US First Lady Melania Trump brought a surprise guest to a White House event on Wednesday -- a walking, talking, humanoid …
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Ex-Google chief Matt Brittin made new BBC director-general
Mar 25 2026
The BBC named a former Google executive with no television or journalism experience as its next director-general …
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Trump names tech titans to science advisory council
Mar 25 2026
President Donald Trump on Wednesday named some of the biggest names in US technology to his Council of Advisors on …
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AI making cyber attacks costlier and more effective: Munich Re
Mar 25 2026
Artificial intelligence is making cyberattacks increasingly sophisticated and costlier for businesses, reinsurer Munich …
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OpenAI kills Sora video app in pivot toward business tools
Mar 25 2026
OpenAI said Tuesday that it would shut down its artificial intelligence video generation app Sora barely six months …
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New Mexico jury finds Meta liable for endangering children
Mar 25 2026
A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found social media giant Meta liable for endangering children by making them vulnerable to …
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Meta awaits verdict in New Mexico child safety trial
Mar 24 2026
A New Mexico jury began its first full day of deliberations on Tuesday in a trial where social media giant Meta is …
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'Perfect Japan' posts spark Gen Z social media backlash
Mar 24 2026
Take an everyday video on any suburban transport network, add anime-style music and a rosy filter, and it's suddenly a …
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US social media addiction trial jury struggles for consensus
Mar 24 2026
Jurors resume deliberations on Tuesday in a landmark social media trial after signaling that they were having trouble …
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Jury at US social media addiction trial reports 'difficulty' in finding consensus
Mar 23 2026
The jurors in a landmark social media trial signaled Monday that they could not reach a consensus against one of the two …
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No 'silver bullet' for video game age restrictions: PEGI chief
Mar 23 2026
The head of Europe's video game rating system, PEGI, has warned against supposed "silver bullet" child protection …
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Russia's Max: The unencrypted super-app being forced on citizens
Mar 23 2026
Russia is pushing its Max messenger -- a social media platform without encryption -- onto its citizens with a massive …
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French prosecutors suspect Musk encouraged deepfakes row to inflate X value
Mar 21 2026
French prosecutors said Saturday they had alerted US authorities to a suspicion that tech tycoon Elon Musk had …
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US jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders
Mar 21 2026
A federal jury in California found Friday that tech tycoon Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders, driving down the …
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Jury signals tech titans on hook for social media addiction
Mar 21 2026
A question by jurors in a landmark social media addiction trial on Friday signaled Meta or YouTube may have to pay for …
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Souped-up VPNs play 'cat and mouse' game with Iran censors
Mar 20 2026
Iranians are managing to get online during the current war with the US and Israel despite drastic censorship and …
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Turkey in cultural diplomacy push to bring history home
Mar 20 2026
When an ancient bronze statue of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius landed back on Turkish soil after decades abroad, it was …
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Social media addiction trial jury deliberations continue
Mar 19 2026
Jurors will return to court here on Thursday to continue deliberations in a civil trial accusing Meta and YouTube of …
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Music popstar will.i.am meshes AI and 'micromobility'
Mar 18 2026
Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am is putting artificial intelligence agents to work in three-wheel vehicles tailored for …
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US govt says Anthropic AI an 'unacceptable risk' to military
Mar 18 2026
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic posed an "unacceptable risk" to military supply chains, the US government …
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Brussels touts 'EU Inc.' company status to lure start-ups
Mar 18 2026
The EU unveiled Wednesday a scheme to make it much easier for innovative start-ups to launch and grow across the …
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China tech giant Tencent bets on AI agents
Mar 18 2026
Tencent wants to bring artificial intelligence agents into its WeChat social media app, the Chinese tech firm's …
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BTS light stick prices surge ahead of comeback concert
Mar 18 2026
Second-hand BTS light sticks were selling for up to six times the original price ahead of the K-pop megagroup's huge …
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Brazil starts to restrict minors' access to social media
Mar 18 2026
Brazil began implementing new measures on Tuesday to restrict minors' access to social media and prevent them from …
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Nvidia says restarting production of China-bound chips
Mar 17 2026
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang on Tuesday said the AI technology powerhouse is restarting production of its high-performance …
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Arizona charges prediction market Kalshi with illegal election betting
Mar 17 2026
Arizona's attorney general filed criminal charges Tuesday against prediction market platform Kalshi, accusing the …
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Thai eSports players sentenced over SEA Games cheating scandal
Mar 17 2026
A Thai court on Tuesday sentenced two eSports players to three months in detention for cheating at the Southeast Asian …
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Sao Paulo AI policing nabs criminals, and a few innocents
Mar 17 2026
In the heart of Sao Paulo, a "prisonometer" keeps a live tally of people jailed due to Latin America's largest AI …
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In Hollywood, AI's no match for creativity, say top executives
Mar 17 2026
Artificial intelligence is transforming Hollywood at a pace that has sent shockwaves through creative industries, but …
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Nvidia chief expects revenue of $1 trillion through 2027
Mar 17 2026
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang on Monday said he expects the artificial intelligence chip powerhouse to bring in at least a …
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Nvidia making AI module for outer space
Mar 17 2026
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang on Monday said the leading artificial intelligence chip maker is heading for space with a goal …
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Nvidia rides 'claw' craze with AI agent platform
Mar 16 2026
Nvidia announced Monday that it was joining the OpenClaw craze, unveiling tools to bring AI agents -- which can manage …
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AI to drive growth despite geopolitics, Taiwan's Foxconn says
Mar 16 2026
Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn on Monday said it expected the booming market for artificial intelligence servers to drive …
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US mayors push back against data center boom as AI backlash grows
Mar 15 2026
Data centers were supposed to be a gift. In cities across the United States, more and more mayors are treating them like …
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Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up
Mar 15 2026
As more businesses trust artificial intelligence "agents" to independently grow their revenues, some insurance firms are …
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AI fakes about Iran-US war swirl on X despite policy crackdown
Mar 15 2026
AI-created videos circulating on Elon Musk's X depict American soldiers captured by Iran, an Israeli city in ruins, and …
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Jurors mull evidence in social media addiction trial
Mar 14 2026
Jurors will return to court in Los Angeles Monday to resume deliberations in a landmark social media addiction trial …
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How Iranians are communicating through internet blackout
Mar 13 2026
Iran's latest internet blackout has lasted more than 14 days, connectivity monitor Netblocks said Friday.
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EU states back ban on AI generating sexualised deepfakes
Mar 13 2026
EU nations on Friday backed a ban on AI systems generating sexualised deepfakes, after an outcry over such images …
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AI agent 'lobster fever' grips China despite risks
Mar 13 2026
Chinese entrepreneur Frank Gao used to spend long hours running his social media accounts but now outsources the chore …
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Singapore turns tide in evolving fight against scams
Mar 13 2026
Building his cryptocurrency holdings over eight years and helping out defrauded traders, Singaporean investor Mark Koh …
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AI offers hope for young filmmakers dreaming of an Oscar
Mar 13 2026
Studying at the film school where Oscar-nominated "Sinners" director Ryan Coogler honed his craft, SiJia Zheng dreams of …
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US jury to begin deliberations in social media addiction trial
Mar 12 2026
Jury deliberations are set to begin Friday in a landmark social media addiction trial accusing Meta and YouTube of …
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Dating app Tinder dabbles with AI matchmaking
Mar 12 2026
Tinder said Thursday that it is testing a "Chemistry" option that uses artificial intelligence to help with matchmaking …
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Behind Cambodian border casino, Thai military shows off a scam hub
Mar 12 2026
Broken computer monitors in bombed-out offices, scattered fake police uniforms and phoney hundred-dollar bills: these …
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Mexico considering social media restriction for minors: minister to AFP
Mar 12 2026
Mexico is considering implementing an Australia-style social media restriction for minors, Public Education Secretary …
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'Happy (and safe) shooting!': Study says AI chatbots help plot attacks
Mar 11 2026
From school shootings to synagogue bombings, leading AI chatbots helped researchers plot violent attacks, according to a …
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Albania TikTok ban violated free speech, court rules
Mar 11 2026
An almost year-long ban on TikTok by the Albanian government violated freedom of expression and press freedom, Albania’s …
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'This is me, very pretty': inside a Cambodian cyberscam site
Mar 11 2026
Multilingual scripts, images of young women and timed toilet breaks: a police tour of a newly busted cyberscam operation …
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Spain to deploy tool to track social media hate speech
Mar 11 2026
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday announced the creation of a tool to track hate speech on social media …
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Russia says internet outages to last as long as 'necessary'
Mar 11 2026
Mobile internet outages in Russia will last as long as "necessary" to ensure citizens' safety, the Kremlin said …
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'Stealth hit' Pokemon game sends Nintendo shares soaring
Mar 11 2026
Fan buzz around life-simulation game "Pokemon Pokopia" sent Nintendo shares soaring on Wednesday, with some hailing the …
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Microsoft urges Pentagon pause blacklisting Anthropic
Mar 11 2026
Microsoft on Tuesday warned a judge that the Pentagon blacklisting of Anthropic could hamper US warfighters and imperil …
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US satellite firm extends Middle East image delay
Mar 10 2026
American firm Planet Labs PBC on Tuesday said it now imposes a two-week delay for access to its satellite images of the …
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Family of Canada mass shooting victim sues OpenAI
Mar 10 2026
The family of a girl gravely injured during a mass shooting in Canada is suing OpenAI over the company's failure to …
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Musk, already world's richest person, eyes $1 trillion fortune
Mar 10 2026
Elon Musk's estimated $839 billion net worth has made him the wealthiest individual ever recorded, Forbes said Tuesday, …
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'Heated Rivalry' stars condemn 'hateful' fan engagement
Mar 10 2026
A star of the massively popular Canadian show "Heated Rivalry" has hit back against an avalanche of hateful online …
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French AI startup AMI announces $1 bn raised in funding
Mar 10 2026
French artificial intelligence startup AMI, co-founded by Meta's former chief AI scientist Yann LeCun, announced Tuesday …
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AI-enhanced images of real events distort view of Mideast war
Mar 10 2026
The Middle East war has unleashed a torrent of AI-driven disinformation. Beyond entirely fabricated visuals, another …
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Viral drone video fuels debate about Rio favela tourism
Mar 10 2026
A line of tourists touch up their makeup before strutting across a rooftop in Rio de Janeiro's largest favela, posing …
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Anthropic sues Trump admin over Pentagon blacklisting
Mar 09 2026
Anthropic filed suit Monday against the Trump administration, alleging the US government retaliated against the company …
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Tech researchers sue US Trump administration over visa bans
Mar 09 2026
A coalition of tech experts on Monday sued US President Donald Trump's administration over a policy resulting in visa …
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Anthropic takes Trump administration to court over Pentagon row
Mar 09 2026
Anthropic filed suit Monday against the Trump administration, alleging the US government retaliated against the AI …
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Fake AI satellite imagery spurs US-Iran war disinformation
Mar 09 2026
The satellite image posted by an Iranian news outlet looked real: a devastated US base in Qatar. But it was an …
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Questions over AI capability as tech guides Iran strikes
Mar 07 2026
The latest bout of fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran has seen AI deployed as never before to sift …
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Anthropic vows court fight in Pentagon row
Mar 06 2026
Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei has said the company has "no choice" but to challenge in court the Pentagon's …
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Leading satellite firm to hold back Gulf state images
Mar 06 2026
Planet Labs PBC, a leading provider of high resolution images taken from space, said Friday it would hold back for 96 …
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Australia forces porn sites to block under-18s from Monday
Mar 06 2026
Australia's online regulator warned porn websites they must block under-18s from Monday under sweeping new restrictions …
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Google to open German centre for 'AI development'
Mar 05 2026
Google will open an AI centre in Berlin on Thursday, the latest sign of Europe's deepening reliance on US firms in …
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Florida family sues Google after AI chatbot allegedly coached suicide
Mar 05 2026
The family of a Florida man who took his own life filed suit against Google on Wednesday, alleging the company's Gemini …
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