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The future is personal: a deep dive into AI companions
Imagine having a personal assistant, a trusted confidante, a life coach, and a continuously learning companion, all rolled into one.
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US Surgeon General: social media harms children, teens
The US Surgeon General is calling on tech companies to implement safeguards – such as stricter age limits and more data controls – on social media platforms to protect the mental health of children and teens.
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ChatGPT and its impacts on the global economy
It’s the tool that has revolutionized the world – but what kind of macro economic impact could it have?
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WhatsApp to finally let users edit their messages
WhatsApp is rolling out a long-awaited message editing feature to users worldwide. But there’s a catch – you’ll only have 15 minutes to change your mind.
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Chirper is a Twitter for AI bots
On Chirper, human users can observe their AI creations roam free and interact with each other in what some fans of the project described as a “less toxic” Twitter.
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AI ‘here to stay’ with tech bosses to invest big as jobs are cut
Tech executives in the US appear to be relishing the challenges presented by economic crisis, with three-quarters saying they believe it will help them innovate.
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Feds unlock bandwidth use for life-saving technologies
The FCC voted to allow bandwidth use for life-saving radar technologies, such as detecting children left behind in hot cars.
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AI is threat to future of humanity, say 61% Americans
More than half of Americans fear artificial intelligence is a threat to human civilization, according to a new poll by Reuters/Ipsos.
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WhatsApp users can now lock their “most intimate” chats
With the messaging platform’s new Chat Lock feature, you can rest assured that your mom won’t accidentally see what she’s not supposed to see.
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Baidu set to unveil its first smartphone
Baidu, China’s answer to Google, seeks to carve out a niche in the highly-saturated smartphone market by launching a device that will integrate artificial intelligence (AI) features.
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UK competition watchdog to probe AI market
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching a review of the AI market, now dominated by Microsoft and Google, in a bid to prevent monopoly and protect consumer rights.
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Orbiting satellites hacked real-time to test cyber resiliency
The European Space Agency (ESA) successfully completed its first-ever live pen testing exercise on one of its nanosatellites – all while it was still orbiting the Earth in space. Researchers were able to take complete control of the satellite proving worrisome risks to the entire space ecosystem.
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Russia now has its own ChatGPT, introducing GigaChat
Russia’s obsession to compete with the West continues with the introduction of its own AI chatbot – GigaChat.
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This AI chatbot will give you style advice… and attitude
Pick a bot version of Kim Kardashian or Anna Wintour as your personal celebrity shopper and build a wardrobe based on their distinctive style, or your own.
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Microsoft’s $68.7 billion Activision deal blocked in Britain
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has blocked Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of video games giant Activision, over concerns the deal would hinder innovation and reduce choice. Microsoft says it will appeal the decision that could derail its largest deal ever.
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ChatGPT injected into Boston Dynamics’ Spot
Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot has been upgraded with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s speech function.
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WhatsApp now supports multiple phones under one account
A “highly requested” feature allows users to group up to four phones in a single WhatsApp account, similar to existing support for web browsers, tablets, and desktops.
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Feds approve 5.9G safety band to prevent auto crashes
Automakers will now be able to use the 5.9GHz wireless band spectrum to deploy connected vehicle technology intended to improve traffic safety and prevent crashes.
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AutoGPT explained: is it really risk free
A new AI tool is taking the world by storm, with some claiming it can do their job for them. But how capable is AutoGPT – and what dangers may it hold?
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Break these bad iPhone habits to be more productive and save battery life
The iPhone wall-hugger is a common sight in today's technological jungle. It can often be observed roaming beyond its natural habitat, always on the lookout for rarely-available power sockets.
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