More than 50,000 alerts sent so far this year, including of an Iranian group that targeted a UK university Google has warned of a surge in activity by government-backed hackers this year, including attacks from an Iranian group whose targets included a UK university. The search group said that so far in 2021 it had …
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Professor of negotiation and conflict management says recent advances mean techniques will be used more International diplomacy has traditionally relied on bargaining power, covert channels of communication and personal chemistry between leaders. But a new era is upon us in which the dispassionate insights of AI algorithms and mathematical techniques such as game theory will …
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With his new animation, the Oscar-winning documentary maker – and former VR cynic – is exploring how the technology might revolutionise the way we experience cinema “We would have to build a car, that’s the only way it would work,” says Asif Kapadia, brainstorming how to recreate the unforgettable opening passage of his movie Diego …
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New design and 5G updates modular smartphone but camera not as good as some cheaper rivals The most ethical, repairable smartphone you can buy is back with a new model, this time with 5G and a fresh look but a weak camera. The new Fairphone 4 costs £499 from the Dutch cooperative of the same …
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After uploading her tracks online, the UK singer-producer thought the industry was a closed shop. Then she turned to TikTok … In December, a TikTok user in London named PinkPantheress started uploading clips of a song, intending to keep at it until “someone notices”. Ten months later, the social media platform named her song Just …
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The Flipside sees Lees explore conflicting views on themes including identity. Plus: the great British canoe con, the resurgence of natural hair, and My Therapist Ghosted Me The FlipsideThis new series sees Paris Lees explore opposing opinions on identity, happiness and habits. From learning a new language to the power of forgiveness, Lees has a …
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UK campaigners write to chief executive with list of demands to ensure online safety of young people Facebook has lost the trust of parents, is prioritising commercial gain over children’s needs and must take steps to restore faith in its platforms, a global alliance of child protection campaigners and experts has warned Mark Zuckerberg. The …
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One bill would prevent platforms from giving preference to their own products, the other would remove Section 230 protections US lawmakers announced two major new proposals seeking to rein in the power of big tech, days after the revelations from a former Facebook employee spotlighted the company’s sweeping impact. The first bill, proposed by a …
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Exclusive: UK institution was in line for huge donation but has paused talks due to concerns Gulf state used hacking software The University of Cambridge has broken off talks with the United Arab Emirates over a record £400m collaboration after claims about the Gulf state’s use of controversial Pegasus hacking software, the university’s vice-chancellor has …
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Captain Kirk’s profound reflection on our home planet was an ironic outcome for a trip that was meant to boost space travel There’s nothing like a vacation to make you appreciate home. That seemed to be the sentiment behind William Shatner’s words as he returned from a brief journey to space on Wednesday. In remarks …
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