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Google turns internet queries into conversations
AFP - 20m ago
Google on Friday began letting people turn online searches into conversations, with generative artificial intelligence …
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US adversaries fuel disinformation about LA protests
AFP - 30m ago
Russia, China and Iran are amplifying disinformation about protests over immigration raids in Los Angeles, researchers …
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Startups show off ocean-preserving tech at Paris trade fair
AFP - 6h ago
Harnessing ocean currents to boost fuel efficiency of vessels, or tracking whales using sensor data and AI -- startups …
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Anthropic says looking to power European tech with hiring push
AFP - 17h ago
American AI giant Anthropic aims to boost the European tech ecosystem as it expands on the continent, product chief Mike …
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'We're done with Teams': German state hits uninstall on Microsoft
AFP - 17h ago
At a time of growing concern over the power of the world's mighty tech companies, one German state is turning its back …
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Meta makes major investment in Scale AI, takes in CEO
AFP - 17h ago
Scale AI announced a major new investment by Meta late Thursday that values the startup at more than $29 billion and …
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Nairobi startup's bid to be 'operating system for global South'
Jun 12 2025
Away from the heady rush to build ultra-capable, sci-fi style artificial intelligence in Silicon Valley, ambitious …
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From fishing family to Big Tech: French CEO takes on Silicon Valley
Jun 12 2025
At just 39 years old, Fidji Simo is poised to become OpenAI's second-in-command after leaving her mark at two other …
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Brazil court majority favors tougher social media rules
Jun 12 2025
Brazil's Supreme Court reached a majority Wednesday in favor of toughening social media regulation, in a groundbreaking …
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Majority on Brazil court in favor of tougher social media rules
Jun 12 2025
Brazil's Supreme Court reached a majority Wednesday in favor of toughening social media regulation, in a groundbreaking …
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France school stabbing suspect said wanted to kill any campus monitor
Jun 11 2025
A 14-year-old French school pupil detained for stabbing to death a teaching assistant had wanted to attack "any" adult …
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Disney, Universal launch first major studio lawsuit against AI company
Jun 11 2025
Entertainment giants Disney and Universal filed a copyright infringement lawsuit Wednesday against AI company …
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Waymo leads autonomous taxi race in the US
Jun 11 2025
Waymo's autonomous vehicles have become part of the everyday landscape in a growing number of US cities, serving as safe …
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France eyes social media ban for under-15s after school stabbing
Jun 11 2025
French authorities have announced plans to ban social media for under-15s and the sale of knives to minors after the …
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Mapping Ireland's peatlands to help cut carbon emissions
Jun 11 2025
Mapping more accurately than ever Ireland's peatlands, which are vital as carbon sinks but whose boundaries can be hard …
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'Applied AI' set to dominate France's Vivatech trade fair
Jun 11 2025
Drawing high-powered tech CEOs and a presidential visit, Paris's Vivatech trade fair opening on Wednesday will spotlight …
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French Senate to vote on regulating fast fashion
Jun 10 2025
The French Senate is due to vote Tuesday on a bill to regulate the fast fashion industry, by sanctioning companies and …
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Uber to launch driverless taxis in London next year
Jun 10 2025
Ride-hailing firm Uber will launch self-driving taxis in London next year when England trials new driverless services, …
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Apple plays it safe on AI despite Wall Street pressure
Jun 09 2025
Apple on Monday remained on its cautious path to embracing generative AI even as rivals race ahead with the technology …
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TikTok says to increase investment in Britain
Jun 09 2025
TikTok plans to raise its investment in the UK, its biggest community in Europe, with the creation of 500 more jobs, the …
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UK to boost 'homegrown talent' in new AI skills drive
Jun 09 2025
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday pledged to boost "homegrown talent for the AI age" by teaming up with tech …
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Microsoft unveils ROG Xbox Ally handheld video game devices
Jun 08 2025
Microsoft on Sunday unveiled its first Xbox-branded handheld gaming devices, touting them as a way to play its vast …
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Apple under pressure to shine after AI stumble
Jun 08 2025
Pressure is on Apple to show it hasn't lost its magic despite broken promises to ramp up iPhones with generative …
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Top TikToker Khaby Lame detained by US immigration
Jun 07 2025
US immigration agents detained and later allowed the "voluntary departure" of the world's most-followed TikToker, Khaby …
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US court says Trump can bar AP from key White House events for now
Jun 06 2025
President Donald Trump can bar The Associated Press from some White House media events for now, a federal appeals court …
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From allies to enemies: the cost of a Musk-Trump split
Jun 06 2025
The bitter clash between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has drawn a spotlight on the South African-born tycoon's businesses.
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New push in Europe to curb children's social media use
Jun 06 2025
From dangerous diet tips to disinformation, cyberbullying to hate speech, the glut of online content harmful to children …
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Musk 'very welcome' in Europe after Trump bust-up, official says
Jun 06 2025
Elon Musk is "very welcome" in Europe, a spokesperson for the European Commission quipped Friday, following the tech …
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New Europe push to curb children's social media use
Jun 06 2025
From dangerous diet tips to disinformation, cyberbullying to hate speech, the glut of online content harmful to children …
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Studio Ghibli marks 40 years, but future looks uncertain
Jun 06 2025
Japan's Studio Ghibli turns 40 this month with two Oscars and legions of fans young and old won over by its complex …
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AI-generated Pope sermons flood YouTube, TikTok
Jun 06 2025
AI-generated videos and audios of Pope Leo XIV are populating rapidly online, racking up views as platforms struggle to …
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Gamers get hold of Nintendo's hotly awaited Switch 2
Jun 05 2025
Gamers finally got their hands on Nintendo's new Switch 2 on Thursday, the console that could score record early sales …
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Reddit sues AI giant Anthropic over content use
Jun 04 2025
Social media outlet Reddit filed a lawsuit Wednesday against artificial intelligence company Anthropic, accusing the …
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Swiss probe intelligence leaks to Russia
Jun 04 2025
Switzerland's defence ministry has launched an investigation into leaks from the country's intelligence service to …
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Brazil's top court tackles social media regulation
Jun 04 2025
Brazil's Supreme Court resumed a long-awaited review of social media regulation Wednesday in a groundbreaking case for …
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Big-name porn sites black out in France over age checks
Jun 04 2025
French visitors to major adult websites Pornhub, YouPorn and RedTube were met Wednesday with a message denouncing …
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Saudis use AI, drones and thousands of cameras to keep hajj pilgrims safe
Jun 04 2025
Working day and night in front of maps, screens and seemingly endless data, Saudi officials have harnessed artificial …
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Suspected mastermind of French crypto kidnappings held in Morocco
Jun 04 2025
A 24-year-old Franco-Moroccan man suspected of masterminding a series of kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency …
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US labor unions fight to contain AI disruption
Jun 04 2025
As artificial intelligence threatens to upend entire sectors of the economy, American labor unions are scrambling to …
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Top scientist wants to prevent AI from going rogue
Jun 03 2025
Concerned about the rapid spread of generative AI, a pioneer researcher is developing software to keep tabs on a …
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Pornhub owner pressures France over age verification law
Jun 03 2025
French visitors to the Pornhub and Youporn, adult sites operated by parent company Aylo, will from Wednesday be greeted …
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French court tries ex-bosses of Ubisoft over sex harassment
Jun 02 2025
Three former top executives from French video game giant Ubisoft, the maker of "Assassin's Creed" and "Far Cry", went on …
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Hey chatbot, is this true? AI 'factchecks' sow misinformation
Jun 02 2025
As misinformation exploded during India's four-day conflict with Pakistan, social media users turned to an AI chatbot …
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Gaming fans bring electric energy to Rotterdam as TwitchCon arrives
Jun 02 2025
A few metro stops from Rotterdam's Ahoy Arena, chatter is already flowing among gaming fans -- TwitchCon passes swinging …
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How social media can 'trigger' eating disorders in young people
Jun 02 2025
Social media can push vulnerable young people towards developing eating disorders by glorifying thinness and promoting …
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Nintendo aims to match Switch success with new console
Jun 01 2025
Nintendo hopes to match the runaway success of the Switch when its levelled-up new console hits shelves Thursday, with …
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South Korea election hit by misinformation
Jun 01 2025
A photo of the frontrunner bowing to a Mao Zedong statue? News reports claiming US President Donald Trump endorsed a …
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'The Matrix is everywhere': cinema bets on immersion
Jun 01 2025
In a Los Angeles theater, a trench coat-wearing Neo bends backwards to dodge bullets that spiral over the viewer's head, …
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Silicon Valley VCs navigate uncertain AI future
Jun 01 2025
For Silicon Valley venture capitalists, the world has split into two camps: those with deep enough pockets to invest in …
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Vienna calling: Strauss's 'Blue Danube' waltzes into outer space
Jun 01 2025
Austrian composer Johann Strauss II's "The Blue Danube" has, for many people, been synonymous with space travel since it …
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Google says to appeal online search antitrust ruling
May 31 2025
Google said Saturday it will appeal a ruling against it for anti-competitive practices in online search, a day after …
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Vienna calling: Strauss's 'The Blue Danube' to waltz into outer space
May 31 2025
Austrian composer Johann Strauss II's "The Blue Danube" has, for many people, been synonymous with space travel since it …
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Google makes case for keeping Chrome browser
May 30 2025
Google on Friday urged a US judge to reject the notion of making it spin off its Chrome browser to weaken its dominance …
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Navalny widow, media watchdog to launch TV channel
May 30 2025
The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and Reporters Without Borders will launch a television channel to …
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Germany considers 10% tax on internet giants
May 30 2025
Germany is weighing plans for a 10 percent digital tax for internet giants such as Alphabet and Meta, a senior official …
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Britain's hard-right Reform UK to accept crypto donations
May 30 2025
Britain's hard-right Reform UK has become the first political party in the country to accept donations through bitcoin …
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Generative AI's most prominent skeptic doubles down
May 29 2025
Two and a half years since ChatGPT rocked the world, scientist and writer Gary Marcus still remains generative …
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AI personal shoppers hunt down bargain buys
May 29 2025
Internet giants are diving deeper into e-commerce with digital aides that know shoppers' likes, let them virtually try …
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Meta AI bot used a billion times monthly: Mark Zuckerberg
May 29 2025
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg touted the tech firm's generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) assistant on Wednesday, …
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Nvidia earnings beat expectations despite US export controls
May 28 2025
Nvidia on Wednesday reported earnings that topped market expectations, with a $4.5 billion hit from US export controls …
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In new battle, Rubio to refuse US visas over online 'censorship'
May 28 2025
The United States said Wednesday it will refuse visas to foreign officials who block Americans' social media posts, as …
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Telegram to get $300 mn in partnership with Musk's xAI
May 28 2025
Telegram established a partnership with Elon Musk's xAI to provide the Grok generative artificial intelligence program …
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Czech FM summons Chinese ambassador over cyberattack
May 28 2025
The Czech Republic on Wednesday summoned China's ambassador over a cyberattack targeting Prague's foreign ministry as …
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Second suspect in New York bitcoin kidnapping surrenders to police
May 27 2025
A second suspect in the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian bitcoin investor in New York surrendered on …
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France foils new crypto kidnapping plot, arrests over 20: source
May 27 2025
France has foiled the latest in a spate of kidnapping plots targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, and detained more …
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EU investigates four porn platforms over risks to children
May 27 2025
The EU launched an investigation on Tuesday into four pornographic platforms over suspicions they are failing to stop …
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Telegram's Durov repeats claim France interfered in Romania vote
May 27 2025
The co-founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, Pavel Durov, on Tuesday repeated his allegation that French …
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NZ teenager dies after taking part in rugby-inspired craze
May 27 2025
A teenager has died in New Zealand after taking part in a rugby-inspired craze that sees participants sprint into each …
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After brief X outage, Musk says refocusing on businesses
May 24 2025
Social media platform X was hit by a two-hour outage Saturday, prompting owner Elon Musk to say he needs to spend more …
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Anthropic's Claude AI gets smarter -- and mischievious
May 23 2025
Anthropic launched its latest Claude generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models on Thursday, claiming to set new …
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Trump fires new 50% tariff threat at EU, targets smartphones
May 23 2025
US President Donald Trump rekindled his trade war with the European Union on Friday by threatening 50 percent tariffs, …
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Kardashian 'grateful' after Paris robbers convicted
May 23 2025
A French court on Friday convicted a gang of robbers who stole $10 million in jewellery from reality TV star Kim …
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Trump fires new 50% tariff threat at EU, drawing stiff response
May 23 2025
President Donald Trump rekindled the US trade war on Friday, threatening to impose a 50 percent tariff on the European …
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German court says Meta can use user data to train AI
May 23 2025
A German court on Friday dismissed an injunction request brought by consumer protection groups to prevent US tech giant …
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Defendants ask forgiveness ahead of Kardashian robbery verdict
May 23 2025
Defendants accused of stealing $10 million in jewellery from reality TV star Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016 asked for …
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Trump fires new tariff threats at Apple and the EU
May 23 2025
President Donald Trump ratcheted up the US trade war on Friday, threatening to impose a new 25 percent levy against …
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Trump fires new tariff threats at Apple and EU
May 23 2025
President Donald Trump ratcheted up the US trade war on Friday, threatening to impose a new 25 percent levy against …
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Trump attends memecoin gala as protesters slam 'crypto corruption'
May 23 2025
US President Donald Trump hosted a closed-door dinner for hundreds of top investors in his crypto memecoin Thursday, as …
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Melania Trump uses AI vocal replica to narrate audiobook
May 22 2025
US First Lady Melania Trump warned recently of the danger of AI deepfakes. Now she is releasing an audiobook narrated by …
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Anthropic touts improved Claude AI models
May 22 2025
Anthropic unveiled its latest Claude generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models on Thursday, claiming to set new …
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Trump hosts gala for memecoin buyers despite corruption concerns
May 22 2025
US President Donald Trump on Thursday will host a private event for hundreds of top investors in his crypto memecoin, …
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Xiaomi launches new advanced in-house mobile chip
May 22 2025
Tech giant Xiaomi unveiled a new advanced in-house mobile chip on Thursday, a significant milestone for the company as …
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Pope's call to tame AI sets tone for Christian leaders
May 22 2025
Pope Leo XIV singled out the challenges of artificial intelligence as he took office this month, underscoring religious …
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Ads pressured to evolve as AI changes Google search
May 22 2025
As Google races to lead in artificial intelligence, it faces the challenge of making sure the technology doesn't slow …
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Apple design legend Jony Ive joins OpenAI
May 21 2025
The legendary designer behind Apple's iPhone, Jony Ive, has joined OpenAI to create devices tailored for using …
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'Recovered' Assange promotes Cannes documentary
May 21 2025
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has "recovered" from his years in detention, his wife told AFP, as a new documentary …
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'Recovered' Assange promotes Cannes documentary wearing Gaza T-shirt
May 21 2025
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has recovered well after his release from jail last year, his wife told AFP ahead of …
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'Recovered' Assange promotes Cannes documentary about his life
May 21 2025
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has recovered well after his release from jail last year, his wife told AFP ahead of …
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China's Baidu posts rise in Q1 revenue as seeks to grow AI presence
May 21 2025
Chinese internet giant Baidu on Wednesday posted a quarterly revenue increase of three percent, as the firm seeks to …
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Cyberattack costs UK retailer Marks & Spencer £300 mn
May 21 2025
British clothes-to-food retailer Marks and Spencer on Wednesday said a cyberattack disrupting its online service is set …
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Epic Games says Fortnite back on Apple's US App Store
May 21 2025
Epic Games on Tuesday said its hit game "Fortnite" has returned to Apple's digital App Store in the United States after …
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Google ramps up search with AI mode
May 20 2025
Google on Tuesday said it was beefing up online searches with even more generative artificial intelligence, as it …
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Google ramps up AI features in search engine
May 20 2025
Google on Tuesday said it was beefing up online searches with even more generative artificial intelligence, as it …
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EU plans two-euro flat fee on small parcels from outside bloc
May 20 2025
The EU said Tuesday that it was preparing to impose a two-euro ($2.25) flat fee on the billions of low-value packages …
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Chess great Carlsen held to draw by 143,000 players
May 20 2025
Chess legend Magnus Carlsen, considered one of the best players in history, has been held to a draw by a team of 143,000 …
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Indonesian gig drivers protest demanding lower app fees
May 20 2025
Thousands of drivers from ride-hailing and food delivery apps protested in Indonesia on Tuesday, demanding a 10-percent …
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Trump signs bill outlawing 'revenge porn'
May 20 2025
US President Donald Trump signed a bill on Monday making it a federal crime to post "revenge porn" -- whether it is real …
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YouTube star educator Ms Rachel draws ire over Gaza appeals
May 20 2025
At first glance, the Instagram profile of Ms Rachel fits the image an influencer who has won millions of devoted …
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Actors' union sues Fortnite over AI Darth Vader
May 19 2025
An actors' union is suing the makers of the Fortnite video game over the use of AI to create an interactive Darth Vader, …
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AI talking trees feature at Chelsea Flower Show
May 19 2025
Talking trees powered by AI, drought-resistant crops and sweet potatoes sprouting among flowers -- the prestigious …
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French intelligence rejects Telegram founder's claim of Romania vote meddling
May 19 2025
France's foreign intelligence service on Monday rejected claims from Telegram founder Pavel Durov that its chief had …
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China's Xiaomi to invest nearly $7 bn in chips
May 19 2025
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi will invest 50 billion yuan ($6.9 billion) in developing high-end smartphone chips, the firm's …
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