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OpenAI plans to go public, intensifying investment race with Anthropic
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OpenAI plans to go public, intensifying investment race with Anthropic
The company behind ChatGPT filed its plans one week after Anthropic did the same.
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about 1 hour ago
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Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
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Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cedpxwe26l1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
about 3 hours ago
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Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell
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Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell
The technology giant also revealed a series of new child safety features amid widespread scrutiny over "nudification" apps.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnv9dr996v8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
about 4 hours ago
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Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon
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Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon
The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjwgd6jqd5do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
about 8 hours ago
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Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones
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Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones
Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly752ydjw6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
about 15 hours ago
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The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games
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The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games
Stop Killing Games is challenging the idea publishers can shut down a game without making sure it's still playable.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8e8e7g0r82o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
2 days ago
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Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies
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Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies
The US president said on Friday he expects to meet the leaders of top AI companies next week.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98r8r7dz5no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
3 days ago
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Raspberry Pi raises profit forecast as AI demand grows
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Raspberry Pi raises profit forecast as AI demand grows
The firm said it expected to deliver adjusted earnings of at least $38m (£28.2m) for the first half of 2026.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx2x3yl9rgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
4 days ago
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From Bitcoin to blockchain: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean
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From Bitcoin to blockchain: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean
As the price of Bitcoin sinks once more, here's a guide to some of the trickiest crypto terms.
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4 days ago
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The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
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The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78kmj2kyklo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
4 days ago
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AI needs a 'brake pedal', warns Anthropic co-founder
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AI needs a 'brake pedal', warns Anthropic co-founder
Jack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2124z7g45o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
4 days ago
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Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?
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Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?
The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX is the world's richest person and has used his platform to make his views known on a vast array of topics.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r1975ded7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
5 days ago
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Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says
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Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says
Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yr1penq56o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
5 days ago
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Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results
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Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results
The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c775pp26yz5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
6 days ago
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Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone
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Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone
A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czd2mq505dpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
6 days ago
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Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers
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Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers
The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy25x97wrxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
6 days ago
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Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor
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Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor
The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4p7gyvp52o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
6 days ago
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Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts
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Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts
Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98rzr72dpyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
7 days ago
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How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
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How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c74d1ydv01eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
7 days ago
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OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
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OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx2j0v8d2xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
7 days ago
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UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI
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UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI
Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2p3j6lvn7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
7 days ago
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'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game
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'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game
Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9q391y5088o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
10 days ago
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Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
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Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgmpwzzvxr2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
11 days ago
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California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach
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California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach
Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crepleq2zyvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
11 days ago
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Valve hikes Steam Deck prices by more than 40%, blaming rising costs
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Valve hikes Steam Deck prices by more than 40%, blaming rising costs
The gaming giant said the handheld had not changed but the rise reflected "the current state of component costs"
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz725d5d1x7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
12 days ago
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Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on bets
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Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on bets
The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c052yv259jvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
12 days ago
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The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
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The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8pmrp0m47o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
13 days ago
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Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos could put her out of business
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Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos could put her out of business
Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3r2zjpryzro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
13 days ago
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Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned
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Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned
The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3w220y2l8xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
13 days ago
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Government vows to bring in under-16 social media restrictions by end of year
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Government vows to bring in under-16 social media restrictions by end of year
Tech minister Liz Kendall told the BBC the government would publish a response to the consultation in the summer.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y7r9gqp6jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
14 days ago
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From decades to years - AI could speed search for brain drugs hiding in plain sight
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From decades to years - AI could speed search for brain drugs hiding in plain sight
Researchers hope the work will help identify affordable, effective drugs to treat conditions like MND.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdrp3zzzp71o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
17 days ago
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Waymo pauses robotaxis in five US cities after cars drive into flooded roads
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Waymo pauses robotaxis in five US cities after cars drive into flooded roads
A Waymo spokesperson said it had expanded the temporary pause "out of an abundance of caution".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgplyxxl75o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
17 days ago
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'At a loss for words' - Destiny 2 fans react to news support is ending
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'At a loss for words' - Destiny 2 fans react to news support is ending
Bungie said the online shooter will get its final update on 9 June but will still be playable.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1728w58dyqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
17 days ago
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Musk's SpaceX postpones Starship launch as mega share sale looms
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Musk's SpaceX postpones Starship launch as mega share sale looms
It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy42w782ejvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
18 days ago
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Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
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Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnvpme6811do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
18 days ago
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Meta settles social media addiction case with US school district
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Meta settles social media addiction case with US school district
The trial had been set as a test case for 1200 other school districts making similar claims.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgepze483pqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
18 days ago
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TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom
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TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0pky4zpxxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
19 days ago
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Nvidia's record result fails to impress investors
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Nvidia's record result fails to impress investors
The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c759x9pq3dpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
19 days ago
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TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom
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TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0pky4zpxxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
19 days ago
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SpaceX files for IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
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SpaceX files for IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg4pe2953q1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
19 days ago
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US groups urge investigation into child safety and spending on Roblox
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US groups urge investigation into child safety and spending on Roblox
Roblox said it had "clear policies" banning actual and simulated gambling, as well as rules governing paid random items.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgqpz809e7lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
20 days ago
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Google to release first smart glasses since Google Glass flop
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Google to release first smart glasses since Google Glass flop
The glasses will go on sale sometime in autumn and allow Google's artificial intelligence product to interact with a user.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgz1ynq1nqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
20 days ago
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Zoe Kleinman: Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial
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Zoe Kleinman: Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial
The trial in Oakland, California has helped lift the veil on the AI sector - and the huge egos of the men at the heart of it.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crlp991nw41o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
21 days ago
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Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting?
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Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting?
Musk's loss against OpenAI is the latest in a string of courtroom defeats.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqlpz4w6v13o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
21 days ago
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Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
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Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q2gkj97eko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
21 days ago
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Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue
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Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue
Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity."
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewpyv79pw1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
21 days ago
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Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting?
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Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting?
Musk's loss against OpenAI is the latest in a string of courtroom defeats.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqlpz4w6v13o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
21 days ago
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Jury tosses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman
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Jury tosses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman
Jurors spent nearly a month hearing and viewing evidence in the high-profile trial, where Musk had accused Altman of "stealing a charity".
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewpyv79pw1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
21 days ago
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Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory
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Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory
Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2023l60370o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
22 days ago
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X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK
22 days ago
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