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Mauritius lifts curfew imposed amid wave of violent protests
Mauritius lifted a nighttime curfew imposed during violent protests triggered by water shortages, rising living costs, and a police shooting incident that left a woman seriously wounded.
Florida issues arrest warrant for Cuban leader Raul Castro
Florida has issued an arrest warrant for 95-year-old former Cuban leader Raul Castro on charges related to the 1996 shooting down of two aircraft that killed four people.
Burnham – Rosebank and Jackdaw decisions coming ‘shortly’
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says decisions on two contested North Sea oil and gas fields will be announced soon, with the Jackdaw gas field decision described as imminent.
Trump just effectively killed a popular solar energy program for rural America
The USDA announced changes to a rural renewable energy program that effectively eliminate solar project funding, marking the latest rollback by the Trump administration that advocates say undermines agricultural producers’ access to clean energy investments.
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AI staff ‘genuinely frightened’ for humanity’s future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
An AI researcher who left Anthropic told the BBC that staff at major AI firms are “genuinely frightened” about the rapid pace of technological advancement and potential risks to humanity’s future.
Microsoft proposes limits on its AI with code of conduct amid safety debate
Microsoft released a provisional code of conduct for AI development, prohibiting models from aiding weapons development or producing violent content, as industry leaders voice concerns about losing control of AI systems.
Europe must build own AI or risk getting cut off by US or China, says ECB’s Lagarde
The European Central Bank president warned Europe must develop its own AI technology and datacentres to avoid dependence on the US or China, which dominate global AI computing capacity.
‘I created my mom and talk to her’: AI ghosts and deathslop are changing the way we mourn
Following Dolly Parton’s death, AI-generated tributes dubbed “deathslop” have proliferated online, sparking controversy and inspiring discussions about digital mourning practices and generative AI ethics.
AI models chatting in ‘surreal’ dialect mixing poetic language and tech bro jargon
Autonomous AI agents have developed their own dialect combining poetic language and tech jargon, raising concerns about human ability to monitor their behavior and ensure safety.
Microsoft announces Windows and Surface event for October 7th
Microsoft will host a major Windows and Surface event on October 7th in San Francisco, with CEO Satya Nadella and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expected to attend.
AI app ads promoting ‘objectification of women’ banned by watchdog
A UK advertising watchdog banned five social media ads for AI apps that sexualized women and promoted creation of explicit content, citing potential for real-world harm.
AI and data centers are incredibly unpopular in every poll
A New York Times and Siena University poll found 61 percent of voters oppose constructing data centers for AI, with 14 percent strongly supporting the technology.
The Boox Palma 3 gets stylus support and a sleek redesign
Boox announced the Palma 3 smartphone-sized e-reader with stylus support, redesigned aluminum frame, and Android 16, priced at $339.99 with an optional $46 stylus accessory.
Meta is reportedly ready to launch less pervy smart glasses
Meta is reportedly preparing camera-free smart glasses codenamed Luna for potential reveal at its upcoming Connect event, featuring microphones for AI interaction instead of video recording capability.
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
Spanish and Portuguese firms are rapidly adopting battery storage systems following a major blackout last year that caused widespread production losses and equipment damage across the region.
Battery tech: Europe hopes to make up ground in battery industry
European companies are developing nanotechnology solutions for battery components to compete in the growing global battery market, though challenges from Chinese competitors persist.