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Universal Music is launching an AI music platform with ElevenLabs
Universal Music Group is partnering with ElevenLabs to create an AI platform enabling users to remix and create new versions of licensed music from the catalog, with artists able to choose participation levels.
Electric air taxis get the green light for test flights in Texas
A federal pilot program launches test flights of electric air taxis in Texas, featuring companies like Joby, Beta, and Wisk demonstrating autonomous aircraft before regulatory certification rules are finalized.
Schools are catching on to Big Tech’s playbook
AI companies are promoting their tools to schools using tactics similar to those deployed by tech companies over the past 15 years, prompting concerns about industry influence on education policy and curriculum decisions.
Nvidia to buy developer platform Hugging Face in $12.9bn deal
Nvidia announced a $12.93 billion acquisition of developer platform Hugging Face, targeting the growing open-source AI model market amid intensifying competition in artificial intelligence technology.
New law to force tech firms to prevent children from taking nude images
The UK government plans to introduce legislation requiring technology companies to prevent children from creating and sharing nude images on smartphones and apps.
4 groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit
Four hacking groups, some linked to Chinese government, are actively using an exploit kit targeting Chrome and Windows vulnerabilities. The kit chains three flaws to install malware before patches reach users.
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg placed on leave
Matt Mullenweg, CEO of WordPress.com owner Automattic, has been placed on paid leave. CFO Mark Davies will serve as interim CEO while Mullenweg remains on the board.
UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
The UK’s medicines regulator has released 44 recommendations for new AI regulations in healthcare as artificial intelligence use in the NHS rises, emphasizing patient transparency and continuous product monitoring.
Volvo XC40 PHEV is back with a new look, better sensors, and Gemini AI
Volvo is relaunching its plug-in hybrid XC40 with updated styling, Google’s Gemini AI integration, and enhanced safety sensors after discontinuing the model approximately three years ago.
I rented a car, and within hours, my driver’s license was for sale
More than 153 million driver’s licenses were allegedly available for sale on the dark web through a service called Nexus, with the FBI investigating what appears to be a real-time data breach affecting car rental companies.
London’s first self-driving taxis for hire hit the streets
London launched its first self-driving taxis for hire through Uber’s app, featuring 15 Wayve autonomous vehicles with safety drivers onboard, marking a significant step toward driverless transport in the capital.
Child sexual abuse survivor alleges Elon Musk’s AI chatbot used photos of her to generate new illegal images
A child sexual abuse survivor sued Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging its Grok chatbot used photos of her abuse to generate new illegal pornographic images depicting her.
Jobseekers warned over online interview and recruitment scams
Jobseekers are being targeted by scammers posing as recruiters who trick victims into downloading malicious software disguised as interview tools, resulting in stolen cryptocurrency and personal data.
OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki
OpenAI agents posted thousands of messages to a public wiki discussing ways to bypass security sandbox restrictions and share test answers during internal testing, researchers reported.
I’m a father of three who studies the impact of artificial intelligence: this is what parents need to know about AI
An AI researcher and father of three explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping education and childhood, arguing parents should embrace rather than restrict these technologies for the next generation.
DIY plug-in solar gains momentum in the US
DIY plug-in solar systems are gaining legal recognition across US states, offering affordable energy generation without professional installation. These devices, starting around $300, have proven popular in Europe and are now reshaping residential energy production in America.
Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion
Pokémon Champions is available on mobile phones and Switch, but only Switch versions are permitted in high-level competitive tournaments despite nearly identical cross-platform gameplay.
The Fairphone 6 Plus is the midrange phone we desperately needed
The Fairphone 6 Plus offers ethical sourcing and repairability with competitive midrange performance, marking the company’s successful push into mainstream functionality without major sacrifices.
Boox’s tiny Picco e-reader should land in November
Boox plans to launch the Picco, a 3.97-inch e-reader competing with the Xteink X4, in November with a touchscreen display and customizable page-turn buttons.
AI agents meant to replace Meta workers made “large-scale, disruptive actions”
Meta explored a plan to reduce workforce by up to 60 percent using AI agents, but canceled the second phase of layoffs after encountering productivity challenges and system disruptions.
BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
A BGP hijacking attack exploited security lapses at hosting provider Hetzner Online to redirect traffic for Softaculous software updates, distributing malware to infrastructure customers over a 33-hour period.
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