Month: October 2022

Re-energized this election cycle, the tech entrepreneur joins other mega-donors apparently out to undercut the political system Peter Thiel is far from the first billionaire who has wielded his fortune to try to influence the course of American politics. But in an election year when democracy itself is said to be on the ballot, he …

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The photographer braved the cold to capture this striking shot – before Chicago’s salt machines could melt all the snow away When a winter storm ends in Chicago, the temperature rises just enough for Cocu Liu to take a brisk walk. Armed with his thickest coat, the photographer was passing over the Michigan Avenue Bridge …

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The actor’s name check of the cocktail becomes a meme, creating an instant drinks trend It is the impossible-to-pronounce Italian word that is on everyone’s lips in line at the bar – or, more likely – while making do with what’s in the fridge. “Sbagliato” – meaning “bungled” or “mistaken” – has suddenly become the …

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Experts say it is the roboticists we need to hear from – and the people and jobs AI is already affecting When it announced that “the world’s first robot artist” would be giving evidence to a parliamentary committee, the House of Lords probably hoped to shake off its sleepy reputation. Unfortunately, when the Ai-Da robot …

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Scammers posing as immigration lawyers targeted Facebook groups with tens of thousands of users, new report reveals Scammers posing as Canadian immigration lawyers have targeted Facebook groups with tens of thousands of users, a new report reveals. The posts, documented in a new report by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP), the research arm of watchdog …

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A US court has imposed a huge fine for lies he spread about a school shooting. But he and others like him will continue to sow mayhem I assume every reader of the Guardian will cheer the news of a $965m (£860m) fine imposed on Alex Jones, the rightwing American conspiracist. A Connecticut court fined …

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Samaritans among those calling for people of ‘all ages’ to be safeguarded from suicide and self-harm material The government must ensure the online safety bill protects adults from dangerous suicide and self-harm content, a group of charities including Samaritans has said, as ministers prepare to alter the legislation’s approach to legal but harmful content. The …

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Hackers are increasingly taking users’ data hostage and demanding huge sums for its release. They have targeted individuals, businesses, vital infrastructure and even hospitals. Authorities have been slow to respond – but there is help out there Continue reading… Hackers are increasingly taking users’ data hostage and demanding huge sums for its release. They have …

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A court filing made public by the social media company revealed SEC’s on going scrutiny into the Tesla chief’s acquisition bid Elon Musk is under a federal investigation related to his $44bn takeover deal for Twitter, the social media company said in a court filing made public on Thursday. Twitter said it requested for months …

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Netflix tells the origin story of Spotify, but Daniel Ek – the most powerful man in music – is no Steve Jobs. Still, it’s worth watching for the jolting discomfort you’ll feel after the finale Thanks to The Social Network, tech biopics now tend to work from the same blueprint. There is a startup, founded …

The Playlist review – stick with it for the brain-breakingly weird ending Read More »