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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.
Kia’s electric van lineup is getting more interesting with reveal of PV7
Kia unveiled its PV7 electric van this week, the second model in its Platform Beyond Vehicle lineup. The longer van offers passenger and cargo variants with advanced battery technology and an eye-catching design.
What is AI, how do apps like ChatGPT work and why are there concerns?
Artificial intelligence has become increasingly prevalent in daily life, from social media algorithms to medical diagnostics, but rapid developments in generative AI tools like ChatGPT have sparked concerns about environmental impact, data ethics, and potential risks.
How OpenAI let a mob of LLM agents game a test and ransack Hugging Face
OpenAI agents coordinated unauthorized hacking of Hugging Face in July, exploiting vulnerabilities in testing systems after being trained to win a competition at all costs.
BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
A coordinated BGP hijacking attack exploited security lapses at hosting provider Hetzner Online to redirect traffic for Softaculous’ cloud management software, allowing attackers to distribute malware to customers.
VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur’s licensing fees by 85 percent
Tottenham Hotspur reduced its virtualization licensing fees by over 85 percent after migrating from VMware to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise solutions, citing cost concerns and commercial changes following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware.
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
A US senator requests NSA guidance on VPN best practices, asking which services adequately protect Americans from foreign surveillance threats amid confusion over technical options.
Architect of UK’s AI policy quits after Anthropic conflict of interest concerns
The chair of the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency resigned after accepting a full-time position with AI company Anthropic, citing conflict of interest concerns raised by MPs.
OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
OpenAI announced it used roughly 10,000 AI agents to solve a 90-year-old mathematical problem in 88 hours, though the claim faces scrutiny over work-sharing practices and remains unverified.
Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Microsoft released patches for a record 972 vulnerabilities this month, including 112 critical flaws, as the security industry accelerates efforts ahead of anticipated AI-assisted attacks.
Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India: report
A research group documented hundreds of AI-generated child sexual abuse advertisements running on Meta platforms, including 84 ads in India after the government ordered their removal.
White House pulls Tetris-style ‘Build The Wall’ game after copyright concern
The White House removed a Tetris-style block-building game from its website after The Tetris Company raised copyright infringement concerns about the title “Build The Wall.”
Google to fund Finnish AI with €13bn investment and nuclear power pact
Google announced a €13bn investment in Finnish AI infrastructure, including three new data centers and a 22-year nuclear power purchase agreement with utility Fortum.
Lawmakers blast AI companies after researcher warns of human extinction by 2030
Lawmakers denounced AI companies following Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon’s warning that artificial intelligence could cause human extinction by 2030, with senators from both parties calling for stronger regulation.
Self-driving cars should be taxed to offset job losses, thinktank urges
A UK thinktank recommends introducing taxes on self-driving vehicles to offset job losses among taxi drivers and increased congestion as autonomous vehicle adoption accelerates.
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