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Airport attacks put aviation in crosshairs of geopolitical conflicts
Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s airport highlight how Middle Eastern conflicts are disrupting aviation, forcing airlines to cancel flights and reroute operations across the region.
Paul Green: Ex-Chelsea WSL chief ‘had so many medals under the bed’
Paul Green, who departed Chelsea after 13 years as head of women’s football, has joined San Francisco’s Bay FC as chief football officer following a seven-month absence from the sport.
Andy Burnham says he wants to ‘repair bridges’ between Ukraine and US
Prime Minister Andy Burnham meets with Ukrainian President Zelensky at Downing Street, pledging further military and financial support while seeking to improve US-Ukraine relations amid tensions over recent US-Russia diesel trade.
‘How do you explain the deletion of 130 million names?’: why Indian voters are on the streets
India has removed 130 million names from its voter rolls through a revision process, sparking nationwide protests and allegations that the Modi government is disenfranchising minorities and poor citizens.
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Letby failings go beyond one hospital – the whole NHS system has been found lacking
A public inquiry into Lucy Letby’s crimes at an NHS hospital found systemic failures across England’s health system, including poor regulation, weak whistleblower protections, and persistent inability to address manager underperformance.
UK government rejects ‘kill switch’ idea for dangerous AI
The UK government has rejected proposals for an AI ‘kill switch’ mechanism, arguing that unilateral action would be ineffective without international coordination and agreement.
Deepfakes are wrecking influencers’ credibility, one fake ad at a time
Influencers face a growing threat from deepfaked ads using their likenesses without permission, damaging their credibility and brand value as AI makes creating convincing impersonations easier and cheaper than ever.
Why a decade of doomsday warnings failed to slow the AI race
An Anthropic safety researcher’s resignation over concerns about reckless AI development has reignited long-standing industry debates about superintelligence risks versus the competitive pressures driving rapid advancement.
Microsoft proposes limits on its AI with code of conduct amid safety debate
Microsoft published a provisional code of conduct for AI training, with CEO Mustafa Suleyman citing concerns about potential loss of control of AI systems amid industry-wide safety discussions.
Europe must build own AI or risk getting cut off by US or China, says ECB’s Lagarde
Europe must develop its own artificial intelligence technology and datacenters to avoid dependence on the US or China, according to ECB President Christine Lagarde, who warned of potential economic leverage in negotiations.
‘I created my mom and talk to her’: AI ghosts and deathslop are changing the way we mourn
AI-generated tributes to deceased celebrities, dubbed “deathslop,” are proliferating online, while some families are using generative AI griefbots as personal mourning tools with consent from living relatives.
Voicemod’s new pocket-friendly device brings real-time voice changing to your phone
Voicemod introduced a mobile device enabling real-time voice changing on smartphones and tablets for gaming, calls, and streaming, priced at $99.90 standalone or $129.90 with a Pro license.
This doorbell camera lets a human security guard watch your front door
SimpliSafe launches its Video Doorbell Series 2 with AI-powered threat detection and live agent monitoring, allowing human security guards to respond to suspicious activity at your front door.
Fujifilm’s Instax Pal 2 is a tiny digital camera that may not disappoint
Fujifilm introduced the Instax Pal 2, a pocket-sized digital camera featuring a 10-megapixel sensor, optical viewfinder, and LCD screen, launching in the US later this month for $169.95.
Meta’s new One subscriptions put a price on social media and AI
Meta launches global subscription bundles pairing app subscriptions with AI features, offering tiers for individuals starting at $7.99 monthly and business options up to $499.
Now Light’s minimalist phone can easily call an Uber
Light is adding rideshare integration to its minimalist phones, allowing users to book Uber and Lyft rides directly through a new tool while maintaining the device’s philosophy of minimal notifications.