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Senator confirms ‘eight suicide attempts’ by US navy personnel assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group – as it happened

Kirsten Gillibrand says acting US navy secretary told her of attempted suicides after carrier strike group’s lengthy deployment as part of US war in Iran. This blog is now closed.…
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Trump to create AI force - as lawsuit claims firms illegally agreed to slow development

Donald Trump wrote in ‌a social media post on Saturday that he is creating an "AI Force" to ‌oversee regulation of AI and will announce an AI "czar" in the near future
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Using AI to ‘talk to animals’ might make us feel clever – but what, if anything, does it do for them?

Using AI to ‘talk to animals’ might make us feel clever – but what, if anything, does it do for them?

As animal behaviorists increasingly use AI in their research, they grapple with how to wield the technology responsibly. I’m sitting in a small boat in Shark Bay, Australia,…
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These journalists share vital reporting with thousands of US immigrants – all by text and WhatsApp

These journalists share vital reporting with thousands of US immigrants – all by text and WhatsApp

Independent outlets are leaning on social media, chat and other nontraditional methods to fight disinformation. When Allan Marrero, an asylum seeker from the Cayman Islands , was…
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Albanese says OpenAI hacked Medicare and told Australia months later via email to generic inbox

Albanese says OpenAI hacked Medicare and told Australia months later via email to generic inbox

Prime minister says he told Sam Altman he was disappointed it had taken OpenAI ‘way too long’ to disclose breach. Anthony Albanese says an artificial intelligence agent developed…
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Big AI is trying to own the pathway to work. Universities shouldn’t play along | Ella Hafermalz

Big AI is trying to own the pathway to work. Universities shouldn’t play along | Ella Hafermalz

Universities need to protect their position in education so that students have an independent pathway to employment. AI companies like OpenAI are insinuating themselves into the…
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Black Tesla employees accuse company of fostering racial discrimination in major trial

Black Tesla employees accuse company of fostering racial discrimination in major trial

Lawyers say Black employees at Tesla experienced ‘rampant racism’ that was left unchecked for years at their flagship factory in California. Dozens of Black employees at Tesla’s…
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How a Little-Known Finnish Company Became One of the World's Hottest Gadget Startups

Oura’s smart ring measures heart health and can predict when you may be getting sick
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New UK agency to fight ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham tells UN

New UK agency to fight ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham tells UN

PM aims to ‘stem poisonous tide’ of disinformation and deepfakes with National Centre for Information Defence. Security chiefs will set up a new national centre to tackle…
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Sennheiser Momentum 5 headphones review: great sound meets exceptional battery life

Sennheiser Momentum 5 headphones review: great sound meets exceptional battery life

Premium Bluetooth noise-cancelling cans combine comfort with extensive connectivity and a user-replaceable battery. Sennheiser’s latest Momentum Bluetooth headphones build on the…
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Data centers are a flashpoint in the U.S. But what happens when one comes to town?

Data centers are a flashpoint in the U.S. But what happens when one comes to town?

Opposition to data centers has grown into one of the year's major political movements. What is the impact on local jobs and the economy when a data center comes to town?
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When Trump and Xi meet they will discuss AI. 'Track Two' talks are already buzzing

When Trump and Xi meet they will discuss AI. 'Track Two' talks are already buzzing

An informal network of dialogues at think tanks and universities is bringing together experts from the U.S. and China to talk about the shared perils of AI — and possible paths…
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‘I miss old Google’: readers tell us how they search the internet in the age of AI

‘I miss old Google’: readers tell us how they search the internet in the age of AI

A feature called AI Overviews has been a profound change, and the browsing habits of billions of people are shifting. Google has put artificial intelligence at the front and…
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The data center backlash is reshaping American politics — one community at a time

The data center backlash is reshaping American politics — one community at a time

With striking speed, the widespread debate around data centers has become a fault line in American communities, cutting across political parties and forging unexpected alliances
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Inside a 'modern slavery situation' where cyber scammers are victims themselves

Inside a 'modern slavery situation' where cyber scammers are victims themselves

Wired 's Andy Greenberg explains how a cybercrime operation in Southeast Asia trapped computer engineers into defrauding victims of billions of dollars. Plus, he discusses the…
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Understanding Jensen Huang's AI optimism and how it influences President Trump

Understanding Jensen Huang's AI optimism and how it influences President Trump

The Nvidia CEO is a relentless AI optimist with the president's ear. Stephen Witt, author of The Thinking Machine, tells NPR's Juana Summers how their relationship could shape the…
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The rise of Big Toothbrush: how did our mouths become such a lucrative market?

The rise of Big Toothbrush: how did our mouths become such a lucrative market?

People in the UK are more interested in oral health than ever - and you can now buy prebiotic toothpastes and brushes that cost up to £600. Yet we remain in the midst of a serious…
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Allowing AI firms to collude to ‘pace the frontier’ is a dangerous proposition

Allowing AI firms to collude to ‘pace the frontier’ is a dangerous proposition

Tech CEOs banding together is an old ruse recycled from corporate America to get a pass from antitrust laws. Anthropic’s Dario Amodei is not the first corporate CEO to suggest…
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Stop relying on AI chatbots for customer care, UK banks and energy firms told

Stop relying on AI chatbots for customer care, UK banks and energy firms told

Citizens Advice says providers of essential services such as energy, banking, phone and internet should guarantee the ‘right to talk to a human’. Stop relying on AI chatbots for…
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Google fined more than €400m by Irish regulator over its use of location data

Google fined more than €400m by Irish regulator over its use of location data

Watchdog says users may have been unaware their information was used to target adverts or infer their interests. Google has been fined more than €400m (£345m) over the way it…
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Why fans are digging their claws into Wolverine over its patronising gameplay

Why fans are digging their claws into Wolverine over its patronising gameplay

From highlighted ledges to characters telling you what to do, blockbuster games are increasingly taking the challenge out of playing – and players are pushing back. • Don’t get…
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TikTok Restoring Service for U.S. Users, After Trump Signals He Will Save It

The president-elect said he will issue an executive order, and the app said it will work on a long-term solution with the incoming administration
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Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 review: a quality PC whose trackpad taps you back

Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 review: a quality PC whose trackpad taps you back

Snappy performance, long battery life, great keyboard and excellent new haptic touchpad make the best of Windows 11. Microsoft’s Surface laptop for consumers is back, faster and…
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Despite calls for Congress to take action on AI, the House went home early

Despite calls for Congress to take action on AI, the House went home early

In spite of growing calls for Congress to take action on AI, the House went home early and won't be back until after this November's midterm elections
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Can an App Replace a Personal Trainer? I Tested Nearly a Dozen to Find Out

Apps can add flexibility and freshness to your routine. Just try not to get injured
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US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship'

US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship'

Under the draft laws, tech firms face fines if they do not give users the option to switch off algorithms
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Silent Hill: Townfall review – shame and suffering on the Scottish coast

Silent Hill: Townfall review – shame and suffering on the Scottish coast

PlayStation 5 (version played), PC; Screen Burn Tragedy, and an apocalyptic fog, befall a fishing community. It is up to outsider Simon to offer some kind of closure. You spend a…
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Call of Duty's Activision to make next Halo game as Xbox cuts more jobs

Call of Duty's Activision to make next Halo game as Xbox cuts more jobs

The news comes as part of a "reset" announced by Xbox in July, with 3,600 planned job losses overall
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Ring Video Doorbell Pro review: night and day better with new 4K camera

Ring Video Doorbell Pro review: night and day better with new 4K camera

Camera, wifi and design updates bring welcome upgrades to Ring’s top model in wired or battery flavour. Ring’s recent revamp of its popular video doorbells with a more modern…
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Six-year-old Chinese girl ‘sets new women’s Rubik’s Cube world record’

Six-year-old Chinese girl ‘sets new women’s Rubik’s Cube world record’

Lian Yunzhi solves 3x3 puzzle on several occasions in average time of under 4.5 seconds, according to state media. A six-year-old Chinese girl has set a new women’s world record…
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OpenAI’s George Osborne says datacentre nimbys holding back Britain

OpenAI’s George Osborne says datacentre nimbys holding back Britain

Former chancellor, now senior figure at OpenAI, says UK needs datacentres to maintain ‘sovereignty’ over AI tech. UK politics live – latest updates. Datacentre nimbys are holding…
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Nvidia boss says there is ‘0% chance’ AI destroys the world by 2030

Nvidia boss says there is ‘0% chance’ AI destroys the world by 2030

Jensen Huang dismisses warnings from former Anthropic researcher and others as ‘doomsday narratives’. The boss of the chipmaker Nvidia has said AI will not develop to a point that…
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Fairphone 6+ review: the most repairable, ethical phone gets faster

Fairphone 6+ review: the most repairable, ethical phone gets faster

Dutch sustainable smartphone revamped with new chip and more RAM without sacrificing modular design. Fairphone’s top Android for 2026 is a little faster with more memory while…
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Meta debuts no-camera smart glasses and virtual reality spectacles

Meta debuts no-camera smart glasses and virtual reality spectacles

The new wearables come at a time of uncertainty for smart glasses, which are facing backlash over privacy concerns. Meta announced an advanced new set of virtual reality glasses…
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Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: the foldable with the best triple camera

Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: the foldable with the best triple camera

Big screen folder with slick software and advanced AI is just like a regular Android when closed. Google’s latest folding phone sticks with its tried and tested design of a…
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Pixel 11 Pro review: Google’s best pocket camera goes customisable

Pixel 11 Pro review: Google’s best pocket camera goes customisable

Solid battery life, snappy performance and quality software make for a great smaller phone with a killer camera. Google’s latest Pro phone is out to prove it has the best camera…
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Huge data centres rise at 'China speed' to power its AI ambitions

Huge data centres rise at 'China speed' to power its AI ambitions

The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, an unlikely frontier in Beijing's AI race with Washington
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Pixel 11 review: Google sets the bar for standard flagship phones

Pixel 11 review: Google sets the bar for standard flagship phones

Longer battery life, faster chip, actually useful AI tools and better cameras keep quality Android ahead of competition. Google’s Pixel 11 continues to set the standard for what…
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Control Resonant review – save New York from paranormal phenomena

Control Resonant review – save New York from paranormal phenomena

PlayStation 5, Xbox, PC; Remedy A surprisingly conventional game from a famously weird developer, this sequel to 2019’s Control is accomplished but safe. This is an arthouse…
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Reid Hoffman Raises $24.6 Million for AI Cancer-Research Startup

The LinkedIn co-founder is starting Manas AI with “The Emperor of All Maladies” author Siddhartha Mukherjee
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Bill Gates on His Meeting With Trump, Musk's DOGE, His Childhood

The billionaire spoke with The Wall Street Journal ahead of his coming book, “Source Code.”
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Oura Ring 5 review: a stunning generational leap for smart rings

Oura Ring 5 review: a stunning generational leap for smart rings

Slimmer, longer lasting and much easier to live with, new Oura sets a very high new bar for health-tracking wearables. Oura’s new Ring 5 is a massive upgrade for smart rings,…
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Tech Leaders Pledge Up to $500 Billion in AI Investment in U.S.

OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank unveiled AI infrastructure plans at White House
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Rare look at the remote engine rooms fuelling China's AI boom

The BBC is in Inner Mongolia where dozen of Chinese data centres are being constructed, as the country aims to lead the world in artificial intelligence
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The US government is failing Americans on AI | Shakeel Hashim

The US government is failing Americans on AI | Shakeel Hashim

Trump and Republicans want companies to regulate themselves. It’s a dereliction of duty that will make AI less safe. It is hard to get Sam Altman, Elon Musk and Dario Amodei to…
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Scientists reveal why Kent meningitis outbreak was so deadly

An investigation has revealed why the deadly meningitis B outbreak in Kent was so dangerous
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Big tech says AI can find a cure for cancer. So where is it?

Big tech says AI can find a cure for cancer. So where is it?

Alongside warnings about its ability to destroy humanity, artificial intelligence is also hailed for its potential to revolutionise health treatment. Just how far can it take us?.…
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Why a decade of doomsday warnings failed to slow the AI race

Why a decade of doomsday warnings failed to slow the AI race

From Stephen Hawking to Jacob Coxon’s viral Anthropic resignation, fears that AI could threaten humanity have shaken the industry without stopping its pursuit. Before an Anthropic…
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Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test

Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test

The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC
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How Google is drafting AI chatbot laws around the country

How Google is drafting AI chatbot laws around the country

As states push to regulate chatbots, tech companies are trying to write safety rules in ways that exempt some of their key products
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China Signals It Is Open to a Deal Keeping TikTok in U.S.

The founder of the app’s parent, Beijing-based ByteDance, met with Elon Musk last year
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Silicon Valley Is Raving About a Made-in-China AI Model

DeepSeek is called “amazing and impressive” despite working with less-advanced chips
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Nvidia Supplier SK Hynix Posts Record Profit on AI Boom

The South Korean memory-chip maker reported record quarterly and annual results after stronger-than-expected earnings for the final quarter of 2024 on robust chip demand
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Why our nation's beloved cup of tea may be under threat

It's said that a cup of tea solves everything - but there are now warnings of supply shortages for our nation's much-beloved brew
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Canada to Review Amazon Contracts After Quebec Layoffs

Canada has warned Amazon.com that it is reviewing business ties with the company’s cloud-computing unit following Amazon’s decision to shut down its warehouses in Quebec, leading…
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Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone

Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone

In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings
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Nearly half of young people trust AI over a human

Nearly half of young people trust artificial intelligence over a human to check a fact, according to a new report
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Meta Spending to Soar on AI, Massive Data Center

The social-media giant plans to spend between $60 billion and $65 billion, the latest sign of tech companies’ accelerating investments into artificial intelligence
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Would Australians support a smart glasses ban?

As Australia considers barring the use of smart glasses in government offices, the BBC asks people in Sydney what they think
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OpenAI gives cyber defence tools to Ukraine

OpenAI gives cyber defence tools to Ukraine

Ukraine will get access to OpenAI's advanced GPT 5.6 Sol model under the deal - a rival to Anthropic's Mythos and Fable
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How People Actually Make a Living on TikTok

The platform has provided a surge in discovery and revenue for companies that may not be able to replicate it elsewhere
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Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

DeepSeek, SoFi and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom
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Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Quebecor, Verizon, Texas Instruments and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom
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Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on diversified semiconductor vendors, Netflix, potential Canadian tariffs, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom
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What Happens Now That TikTok's Gone Dark?

The company told users the app isn’t available and told them to stay tuned. Trump said he will likely intervene
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Pornhub investigated over its age checks

Pornhub investigated over its age checks

The regulator says it has concerns over how the site is relying on third party checks provided by Apple for some users
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Three reasons why AI could 'save us all'

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The best and biggest games of September

The best and biggest games of September

From Silent Hill: Townfall to Control Resonant to Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave , we review the best new games to play as autumn begins, ahead of GTA6's titanic release
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What to Know About China's DeepSeek AI

The Chinese upstart says it has trained high-performing AI models cheaply, without using the most advanced chips
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China is competing with the United States and other nations to develop AI
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What should children learn in a world transformed by artificial intelligence?
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Scammers demand money from Instagram users over fake copyright claims
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AI can only communicate in languages that it's been trained on
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Adrienne Murray follows NASA scientists in Iceland researching a rare total solar eclipse
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Shiona McCallum meets mums and hospital staff trialling a new assisted birth innovation
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Laura Cress has the highlights from Gamescom, the biggest gaming convention in the world
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New technologies measuring forests and exclusive access to a hacker rehab programme
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