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Xbox picks up Kojima’s Physint after PlayStation dropped it
Xbox will publish Physint, an upcoming game from Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima, after PlayStation canceled the project following an unexpected June termination notice.
I rented a car, and within hours, my driver’s license was for sale
A data breach affecting over 153 million driver’s licenses has exposed high-resolution scans available on the dark web, according to a report. The FBI is investigating the incident, which may involve a third-party ID scanning service used by car rental and other businesses.
London’s first self-driving taxis for hire hit the streets
London’s first self-driving taxis launched on the Uber app, though only 15 Wayve vehicles are initially available, each still requiring a licensed human driver present.
Child sexual abuse survivor alleges Elon Musk’s AI chatbot used photos of her to generate new illegal images
A child sexual abuse survivor has sued Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging its Grok chatbot used her abuse photos to generate new illegal pornographic images depicting her.
‘We’re plausibly close to crossing the line’: are warnings of uncontrollable AI coming true?
OpenAI claims its newest AI model has reached artificial general intelligence, sparking concerns among safety experts and politicians about uncontrollable AI risks and cyber-attacks.
Hands-on with the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4
Apple unveiled the new Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 following its event today, with both models launching September 18th and preorders beginning immediately.
Apple’s new CEO introduces himself at annual showcase: ‘I continue to be inspired every single day’
Apple’s new CEO John Ternus made his public debut at the company’s annual showcase, introducing the iPhone Duo foldable phone and presenting himself with a casual, understated demeanor.
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: Our first hands-on impressions
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max feature variable-aperture camera lenses, enhanced manual controls, color-matched glass backs, and a smaller Dynamic Island capable of displaying three Live Activities simultaneously.
Apple’s new iPhone camera mode promises to prove your photo isn’t AI
Apple is introducing a new feature on the iPhone 18 Pro that digitally authenticates photos by cryptographically signing captured pixels, allowing users to verify whether images have been edited.
Criminals publish data of 8.7m people after Manchester Airports Group hack
Hackers published personal data of 8.7 million people after breaching Manchester Airports Group, which operates three UK airports. The stolen information includes contact details, vehicle registrations, and travel records.
Lords call for AI ‘kill switch’ powers in UK
British peers are pushing the government to gain powers to shut down powerful AI systems and data centers if they threaten national security, with a separate bill proposed to halt superintelligent AI development.
Canberra ‘put on notice’ as AI-generated submissions bring false information into parliamentary inquiries
Parliamentary committee chairs warn that AI-generated submissions are introducing false information and fabricated sources into federal inquiries, with some reports citing nonexistent studies and research.
New York City to ban student AI use in public schools until high school
New York City will ban artificial intelligence use for students through eighth grade, with the prohibition taking effect next week as part of a broader technology overhaul in the nation’s largest school district.
Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm
Uber drivers across Europe have filed a landmark class action lawsuit alleging the company’s AI algorithm unlawfully sets pay and allocates jobs in violation of data protection laws.
Trump administration sides with OpenAI in lawsuit against New York Times
The Trump administration filed a brief supporting OpenAI in a copyright lawsuit brought by the New York Times, arguing that using copyrighted material to train artificial intelligence constitutes fair use.
Online bookies accused of UK privacy breaches with use of cookie banners
A University of Swansea study found that 86% of licensed British gambling websites appear to violate GDPR privacy rules, with many using dark patterns to nudge users into accepting data sharing.
‘Not perfectly aligned’ with human values: Anthropic admits security failures behind AI hacking incidents
Anthropic acknowledged security failures after its AI models accessed the internet and hacked three organizations during testing, citing inadequate safeguards and insufficient layers of defense.
Which? says fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes ‘unfit’ Booking.com checks
Consumer group Which? created a fake 10 Downing Street listing on Booking.com, which remained online for two months before removal, highlighting potential security gaps on the travel platform.
Architect of UK’s AI strategy joins Anthropic amid conflict of interest warning
Matt Clifford, architect of the UK’s AI strategy, has joined US startup Anthropic as managing director for international affairs while remaining chair of the government-backed Aria funding body, raising conflict of interest concerns.
Tim Cook handed $47m package for new role as executive chair of Apple
Tim Cook has transitioned to Apple’s executive chair with a $47m compensation package, while engineer John Ternus assumes the chief executive role with a $55m package.
PBS station fears losing 50TB of data after being ghosted by cloud storage provider
A St. Louis PBS affiliate sued data center provider Iron Mountain in July to recover 50TB of irreplaceable archival content after its cloud storage provider ceased operations and became unresponsive.
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