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Chatbots, trust, and the next generation of voice cloning
In a recent article, I looked at how the chatbots that are an increasingly ubiquitous part of the online experience might be subtly manipulating our behavior. With AI growing at such a pace, today is likely to be the smallest impact these bots will have, as improving capabilities encourage organizations to deploy them at scale.
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Alan Turing’s lost papers were almost destroyed, now they’re worth thousands
Alan Turing’s papers were only just saved from being shredded. Now they’re set for auction, where they could make as much as £60,000 ($80,895).
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World’s tallest 3D-printed tower opens in town of 11 people
Tor Alva – or “White Tower” in the local Romansh language – was unveiled in the Swiss town of Mulegns, home to 11 people, and is now open to the public.
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Trump warns Apple of 25% tariffs if iPhones not made in US
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Apple would have to pay a 25% tariff if phones sold in the country were not made within its borders.
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Investigation into Tata Consultancy Services: Were they the gateway for a cyberattack on M&S?
India's Tata Consultancy Services is conducting an internal investigation to determine whether it was the gateway for a cyberattack on UK's Marks and Spencer that compromised customer data and disrupted the retailer’s operations, FT reported on Friday.
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Signal launches privacy defence against Microsoft’s recall with screenshot shield
Signal has introduced a new security feature called Screen Security to its desktop application on Windows. This prevents Microsoft Recall from taking screenshots of private conversations in the chat app.
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Seeing with your eyes closed could be possible with infrared contact lenses
Scientists developed a simpler version of the night vision goggles, but it’s still a work in progress.
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Vietnam cracks down on Telegram and orders nationwide block, leaked document reveals
Vietnam's technology ministry has instructed telecommunication service providers to block the messaging app Telegram for not cooperating in combating alleged crimes committed by its users, according to a government document reviewed by Reuters.
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Billions flow to taskbots as industry prioritizes function over flash
These robots don't break into a jig or jump, but their ability to do single tasks cheaply and efficiently is attracting investor dollars as focus shifts to function from flash.
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Troy Hunt launches HIBP 2.0 data breach search engine
Troy Hunt, an Australian cybersecurity expert, has released a new version of his data breach search engine called Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) 2.0.
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OpenAI’s $6.5 billion deal could bring an AI-powered device as soon as next year
OpenAI wants the future hardware to meet the potential of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Mother's lawsuit over son’s suicide to proceed against Google and AI Firm, U.S. Court Rules
Alphabet's Google and artificial-intelligence startup Character.AI must face a lawsuit from a Florida woman who said Character.AI's chatbots caused her 14-year-old son's suicide, a judge ruled on Wednesday.
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Big news from Xiaomi’: founder says new electric SUV set to launch by July
Xiaomi's new electric SUV, the YU7, is expected to enter the market in July, founder and CEO Lei Jun said in a Weibo post on Thursday.
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There’s a reason why Apple may be ready to open its AI models to developers
Apple could be giving third-party developers access to its artificial intelligence (AI) models to boost new app creation.
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“When can Gemini do my taxes for me?” viewer reactions to Google I/O 2025 announcements
The first day of Google I/O is done, and the viewers already have something to say.
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Google set to reveal new AI features at I/O conference as it faces mounting search competition
Alphabet's Google kicks off its annual developer conference on Tuesday with a flurry of announcements showcasing its huge investment in artificial intelligence, while seeking to fend off concerns over the future of its business.
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Tesla owner adds gas generator for Himalayan trip
A Tesla owner in China has "hacked" his Model Y to charge from a gasoline generator so he could drive almost 3,000 miles to a Mount Everest viewing platform in Tibet.
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Scientists create stretchable batteries that may give green light to product designers
A new type of battery is still a work in progress.
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‘You speak like a common thug.’ Fortnite releases hotfix for cursing Darth Vader
Fortnite immediately pushed a hotfix to prevent Darth Vader from using swear words.
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Google I/O 2025: where to watch and what to expect?
After the Android Show, what is there to announce during this year’s Google developer conference?
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