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US floats AI 'kill switch' to stop rogue AI models

A rogue AI agent has sent a "wake-up call" about the perils of the fast-evolving technology, sparking calls to provide a US government kill switch. But what exactly does that mean, and what are the issues with it?

DW News 3 months ago

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Boox is taking on Xteink with its own tiny e-reader

Boox's new Tile lineup will take on Xteink's popular e-readers that are small enough to stick on the back of an iPhone with MagSafe. As spotted by Good E-Reader, the first one is the Picco, which will feature a 3.97-inch front-lit, black-and-white...

The Verge 3 months ago

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AI firms want more data centers; Trump's EPA may give neighbors less say

Rule would allow states to decide how much—if any—public input there can be.

Ars Technica 3 months ago

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Scientists discover a compound that could supercharge aging muscle repair

A sulfur-based compound called LASSS appears to protect and supercharge a key protein involved in repairing damaged muscle. The discovery could eventually lead to new ways to slow muscle loss and preserve strength as people age.

Science Daily 3 months ago

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'All paths appear closed': Iranians weigh prospect of US invasion of their country

Euronews spoke to five Iranians about whether US boots on Iranian soil would mean liberation or catastrophe. Their answers revealed a country that has run out of easy answers after nearly 50 years of the Islamic Republic and months of war.

Euronews 3 months ago

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Meloni's Italy: Fortress Europe?

Migration was at the heart of Giorgia Meloni's successful 2022 election campaign. Promising a tougher approach to irregular migration helped propel her to power, but what has her government achieved since then? One of its flagship policies was the...

France 24 3 months ago

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'Incredibly dire': Nine months into Gaza ceasefire, conditions 'should have improved by now'

Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Shaina Low, Communications Advisor for the Norwegian Refugee Council's Palestine mission. Despite the reduction in large scale hostilities Low argues that Gaza remains trapped in a state of structural emergency...

France 24 3 months ago

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New Caledonia: A deeply divided territory

Two years after the riots that shook New Caledonia in 2024, FRANCE 24 returns to a French overseas territory still grappling with the consequences of one of the darkest chapters in its recent history. Travelling from the Kanak independence...

France 24 3 months ago

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Concert interrompu de Barbara Butch : pour « l’insoumis » Bally Bagayoko, la DJ « a raison » de porter plainte

Samedi soir, à Grenoble, le concert de l’artiste, de confession juive, avait été interrompu au bout d’une vingtaine de minutes en raison d’une action de militants propalestiniens et de LFI. Ils répondaient à un appel au boycott lancé notamment par...

Le Monde 3 months ago

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The EU is walking a tightrope between the world's major hegemons

In today's newsletter: Trump announces tariff threats from across the transatlantic, while Euronews speaks with an MEP fresh off a trip to China, and analysis on what happened with the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia.

Euronews 3 months ago

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Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows

App is installed through Windows Update when certain LG monitors connect to a PC.

Ars Technica 3 months ago

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Trump allies could weaken historic preservation rules to fast-track federal projects

A council packed with Trump appointees is poised to rewrite historic preservation rules. Critics say that could help him build his D.C. arch faster — and endanger important sites across the country.

NPR News 3 months ago

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Forgot your Google password? Now you can log in with a selfie.

Google's selfie videos can be used for account access, AI Avatars, and age verification.

Ars Technica 3 months ago

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Claude’s voice mode is now available for Opus and Sonnet

Until now, voice mode has only been available on Claude Haiku, Anthropic's faster but less powerful model. Now the company is making its Opus and Sonnet models available in voice mode, and extending its reach into apps like Gmail, Slack, and Canva...

The Verge 3 months ago

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For a 2nd time, House approves resolution to end the war in Iran in a rebuke to Trump

Four Republicans joined Democrats to approve the measure. And while it is not legally binding, the resolution represents growing frustration inside Congress over the war.

NPR News 3 months ago

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Corsair’s PC case with a panoramic glass design is $70 off

On the hunt for a PC case that’s loaded with features and has a unique look? Amazon, Best Buy, and Corsair are selling the Corsair Frame 4500X RS for $119.99, a $70 discount from the usual price. The versatile case supports motherboards up to EATX...

The Verge 3 months ago

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Runway launches AI model router as generative media gets crowded

Runway no longer wants to be just another AI model company. It wants to become the infrastructure layer for generative media. On Thursday, the startup launched Runway Media Router through Runway Dev, its developer platform, released earlier this...

TechCrunch 3 months ago

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Google hit with $1 billion in fines as EU braces for Trump battle

Google becomes third tech giant to face huge fines under the Digital Markets Act.

Ars Technica 3 months ago

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US-Saudi nuclear deal: How will it impact Middle East, US-Iran war?

Critics say the US-Saudi deal could spark a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. It's certainly not making US allies, like Israel and the UAE, happy. And reports suggest the US may already be backtracking on the deal.

DW News 3 months ago

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Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders

Xbox Insiders can stream games from their libraries for free in ad-supported streaming sessions starting today. The free streaming sessions are limited to games you already own, and sessions are capped at one hour. However, ads will only play...

The Verge 3 months ago