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Decisions outsourced, chatbots for friends, the natural world an afterthought: Silicon Valley is giving us life void of connection. There is a way out – but it’s going to take collective effort By Rebecca Solnit. Read by Laurel Lefkow Continue reading… Decisions outsourced, chatbots for friends, the natural world an afterthought: Silicon Valley is giving …

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As Gavin Newsom departs, ultra-wealthy flex wealth and influence to fight regulation and keep the boom going Tech billionaires are leveraging tens of millions of dollars to influence California politics in a marked uptick from their previous participation in affairs at the state capitol. Behemoths such as Google and Meta are getting involved in campaigns …

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Agenic AI apps first interview you and then give you limited matches selected for ‘similarity and reciprocity of personality’ Dating apps exploit you, dating profiles lie to you, and sex is basically something old people used to do. You might as well consider it: can AI help you find love? For a handful of tech …

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Fraudsters use stolen personal details to send out products, then post a fake verified and positive online review A package arrives but you can’t remember ordering anything. When you open it, you find some cheap, flimsy jewellery. Continue reading… Fraudsters use stolen personal details to send out products, then post a fake verified and positive …

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Many people bought the devices thinking they would do little more than protect their delivery packages What happens to the data that smart home cameras collect? Can law enforcement access this information – even when users aren’t aware officers may be viewing their footage? Two recent events have put these concerns in the spotlight. A …

The problem with doorbell cams: Nancy Guthrie case and Ring Super Bowl ad reawaken surveillance fears Read More »

Wall Street Journal says Claude used in operation via Anthropic’s partnership with Palantir Technologies Claude, the AI model developed by Anthropic, was used by the US military during its operation to kidnap Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela, the Wall Street Journal revealed on Saturday, a high-profile example of how the US defence department is using artificial …

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Images confirm xAI is continuing to defy EPA regulations in Mississippi to power its flagship datacenters Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company is continuing to fuel its datacenters with unpermitted gas turbines, an investigation by the Floodlight newsroom shows. Thermal footage captured by Floodlight via drone shows xAI is still burning gas at a facility in …

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Opinions are divided about the potential impact of artificial intelligence as the response to a recent viral essay shows UK ad agencies undergo biggest exodus of staff as AI threatens industry The message from investors to the software, wealth management, legal services and logistics industries this month has been clear: AI is coming for your …

AI is indeed coming – but there is also evidence to allay investor fears Read More »

From handheld to corded, self-emptying to stick models, these are our resident cleaner’s favourite vacuums for a spotless home • The best cordless vacuum cleaners, tested Buying a vacuum cleaner isn’t as easy as you might think. With so many brands and models to choose from, it can be bewildering. Sticking with established brands isn’t …

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An AI clip featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fighting has caused concern among industry figures A leading Hollywood figure has warned “it’s likely over for us”, after watching a widely disseminated AI-generated clip featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fighting. Rhett Reese, co-writer of Deadpool & Wolverine, Zombieland and Now You See Me: Now …

‘It’s over for us’: release of new AI video generator Seedance 2.0 spooks Hollywood Read More »