Millions spent by Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft and others appear to have paid off as president vows to cut red tape Donald Trump’s AI summit in Washington this week was a fanfare-filled event catered to the tech elite. The president took the stage on Wednesday evening, as the song God Bless the USA piped over the …
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Exclusive: Study claims sites previously ranked first can lose 79% of traffic if results appear below Google Overview News companies have been warned of a “devastating impact” on online audiences as search results are replaced by AI summaries, after a new study claimed it caused up to 80% fewer clickthroughs. The threat posed by Google’s …
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After being served the same artists again and again, my tastes were narrowing – so I tried vinyl, iPods and radio to see if I could rediscover the joy of finding new music Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email If you use music to set or fix your mood, Spotify is a tantalising tool. …
Ollie Holman created kits that mimicked charity and bank webpages so criminals could harvest victims’ personal details A 21-year-old student who designed and distributed online kits linked to £100m worth of fraud has been jailed for seven years. Ollie Holman created phishing kits that mimicked government, bank and charity websites so that criminals could harvest …
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From 25 July websites and apps will be required to protect children by filtering out harmful content and verifying ages Children’s online safety in the UK is having its seatbelt moment. On Friday social media and other internet platforms will be required to implement safety measures protecting children or face large fines. It is a …
Microsoft says vulnerabilities in its SharePoint servers exposed as reports point to wave of attacks Business live – latest updates Microsoft says Chinese “threat actors”, including state-sponsored hackers, have exploited security vulnerabilities in its SharePoint document-sharing servers, with research indicating that several hundred government agencies and organisations have been breached. Hackers have already breached 400 …
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From foam wash to hammocks, these are the non-negotiables seasoned campers swear by – and the kit they’d happily skip • The best camping mattresses for every type of adventure, tested Packing for a camping trip isn’t easy, especially if you’re not an experienced adventurer. Newbie campers often overpack while simultaneously leaving more useful items …
Some are using Final Fantasy and GTA Online as dating sites and long-time lovers are finding comfort and connection through Resident Evil. Could video games be the ultimate relationship tool? Last week, Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour talked about the role of women in the video games industry. It featured interviews with gaming insiders, from esports …
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Stephanie Dinkins challenges the racialized AI space by highlighting Black ethos and cultural cornerstones At the Plaza at 300 Ashland Place in downtown Brooklyn, patrons mill around a large yellow shipping container with black triangles painted on its side. A nod to the flying geese quilt pattern, which may have served as a coded message …
Rules around lithium-ion batteries in spotlight after a portable charger caught fire on an Australian flight – but experts say risk is no higher in mid-air Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Virgin Australia says it is considering changes to its …
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