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AI and net zero ambitions incompatible for countries, Cambridge report says
The idea that countries such as the United Kingdom can become global leaders in AI development while simultaneously meeting their net zero targets amounts to “magical thinking at the highest levels,” a new report says.
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Krispy Kreme breach triggers class action lawsuit over unencrypted employee data
Krispy Kreme, America’s favorite donut maker, is facing a class action lawsuit over a November 2024 data breach that exposed the personal information of more than 160,000 employees.
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Musk-owned X's CEO Linda Yaccarino to step down in surprise move
Linda Yaccarino, one of Elon Musk's top deputies as CEO of his X social media site, is exiting the company in a surprise move just months after the platform was acquired by the billionaire's AI startup, xAI.
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xAI deletes Grok posts praising Hitler
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) firm xAI has said it is working to remove posts by its chatbot Grok that praised Adolf Hitler as the best person to deal with “vile anti-white hate.”
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Nazi pop and algorithmic blindspots – TikTok has become a trojan horse for extremist music
Extremist groups are using TikTok’s remix features to spread Nazi lyrics and hate speech hidden in catchy pop songs, evading moderation and reaching millions.
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Unsubscribing remains a headache: court strikes down “click-to-cancel” rule
The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have freed consumers from the so-called subscription trap.
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Sam Altman responds to Meta's poaching, praises Trump, laughs at Musk
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he doesn’t like smartglasses, a device choice by Meta, which has been recently poaching Altman’s researchers. In his latest interview, Altman also revealed his tumultuous relationship with Elon Musk and praised President Donald Trump.
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Iranian hacktivists target Iran's only independent news outlet, threaten London journalists
Iran International, one of the nation's only sources of independent news, is allegedly hit by a massive breach on Tuesday, carried out by the pro-Tehranian hacktivist group known as Handala. Now, the group has begun to threaten the outlet's top journalists.
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Gemini can read your WhatsApp texts. Here’s what to do about it
Google grants Gemini AI access to Android data, raising privacy concerns.
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Oh, the irony: Wimbledon’s new automated system plagued by human errors
Tennis players aren’t happy with Wimbledon’s new automated electronic line calling system, which replaced humans in this year’s prestigious tournament. But blaming AI is nonsensical.
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Tech talent juggles multiple full-time jobs, fools Silicon Valley founders
Soham Parekh, an India‑based software engineer, was caught holding multiple full-time jobs across several Silicon Valley startups at the same time. But the viral story may just be the tip of the iceberg.
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Who gets promoted and fired? More than half of US managers use AI to decide
Almost all HR managers in the US use AI at work, and a majority of those rely on it to decide who gets promoted, gets a raise, or gets fired, a new survey has found.
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Fake dental clinic used online video tutorials to perform root canals and tooth extractions
A small family-run dental clinic has been making headlines after law enforcement found that its employees had no formal training and just watched tutorial videos online.
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Microsoft officially shuts down operations in Pakistan
Microsoft officially closed its operations in Pakistan on Friday, marking the end of its 25-year presence in the South Asian country.
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Apple’s entire 2026 Mac lineup just leaked – here’s what to expect
A massive leak has just spilled Apple’s full lineup of Macs for the next year, giving exclusive insights into the company’s strategy.
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Crooks posing as ATF agents target US smartphone users
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is warning the public about scammers posing as ATF agents.
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"Brushing" is the latest cyber scam to watch out for - and it starts in your mailbox
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is warning Americans of a new phishing-related scam known as “brushing” – and it's being delivered right to your mailbox.
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Trump confirms US-China talks on TikTok deal to start early next week
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to initiate discussions with China on Monday or Tuesday regarding a potential deal on the sale of TikTok.
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Two UK men jailed for $2m crypto investment fraud
Two UK men have been sentenced to a combined 12 years in prison for a £1.5 million (~$2m) crypto investment scam, following a prosecution by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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Meta backs EU’s digital adulthood plan
The Facebook and Instagram owner has expressed support for the EU-wide age of digital adulthood, below which minors would have to get parents’ consent to log onto social media.
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