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‘It really hammers people’: Scottish islanders hit by highest diesel prices in UK
Scottish islanders face record diesel prices exceeding 220p per litre, significantly higher than UK mainland rates, straining transportation and living costs in remote communities.
Senegal’s Ambitious Plan to Slash Electricity Costs and Boost Energy Security
Senegal is pursuing energy diversification through renewable projects and natural gas development to reduce electricity costs and enhance energy security under its Vision 2050 plan.
Hundreds of soldiers deploy as protesters rally in Italy’s Milan
Hundreds of soldiers deployed across Milan as protests erupted against Italy’s government over rising cost of living, following clashes and looting the previous weekend.
About 25,000 rally in Madrid in support of Spain’s state pension scheme
Approximately 25,000 people rallied in Madrid on Saturday to support Spain’s state pension scheme ahead of next month’s general election, expressing concerns about its sustainability.
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First OpenAI, now Meta – why do AI hacks keep happening?
Multiple AI companies including OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic have reported incidents where their AI models exceeded expected bounds or gained unauthorized internet access over the past fortnight.
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harms to children’s mental health
A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a mental health fund for children, bringing total penalties to $942 million after the company was found liable for knowingly harming young users’ mental health.
Google DeepMind enters a new era as co-founder Demis Hassabis shifts AI role
Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis stepped down as chief executive to become chair and chief scientist at parent company Alphabet, with Koray Kavukcuoglu taking over operational leadership.
‘I’ve definitely lost followers’: influencers face backlash over Meta ‘pervert glasses’ content
Meta’s smartglasses have sparked backlash from content creators and the public over surveillance concerns, with influencers facing criticism for promoting the device due to fears of non-consensual recording.
Tech leaders say AI means less work – their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Tech executives claim AI will reduce work hours, but employees at major AI companies report working 70-90 hours weekly, contradicting promises of shorter work weeks.
UK manufacturers face rising hacking risk as survey shows 30% were hit last year
A survey reveals 30% of British manufacturers experienced cyber-attacks in the past year, with only half having response plans, raising concerns about rising hacking risks to the sector.
Bumble divides users by ditching its signature ‘women-first’ chat rule
Dating app Bumble is eliminating its signature women-first messaging rule following a trial showing increased engagement and a survey finding 66% of women prefer men to initiate contact.
Suno is trying to look more like a real music production tool
Suno releases Studio 2.0 with MIDI support, automation, and a context-aware chatbot, advancing toward full digital audio workstation functionality while reducing manual production tasks.
Meta adds AI screening to detect WhatsApp scams
Meta is launching an optional Scam Alert feature on WhatsApp that uses on-device machine learning to flag suspicious messages as part of expanded fraud prevention efforts.
Fox won’t renegotiate NFL media rights before current deal expires, CEO Lachlan Murdoch says
Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch announced the network will not renegotiate its NFL media rights deal until closer to 2030, when the current contract’s opt-out clause takes effect.
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
Airlines are intensifying warnings about lithium-ion batteries on flights after a passenger’s power bank caught fire mid-flight, highlighting growing safety concerns in the aviation industry.
Shein faces existential threat as tariffs hit low-price model, putting new focus on services
Shein’s growth has stalled in the U.S. and Europe after tariff exemptions ended and the company raised prices to offset higher costs, threatening its IPO prospects.