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India mandates work-from-home, cuts fertilizer use amid Iran war oil crisis
India is reintroducing COVID-era work-from-home policies and urging citizens to reduce fertilizer use due to the ongoing conflict in Iran impacting oil supplies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged virtual meetings …
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Hollywood creatives turn to AI training jobs amid industry slump
Hollywood writers and showrunners, facing industry stagnation after a strike, are increasingly taking on AI training and data annotation jobs to make ends meet. These roles involve assessing chatbot responses, identifyi…
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Sky slashes TV prices by 20% ahead of World Cup
British broadcaster Sky is offering a 20% discount on its Sky Glass Gen 2 and Sky Glass Air televisions, with prices reduced until June 17. These TVs integrate Sky's programming directly via broadband, eliminating the n…
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Perplexity AI search engine faces lawsuits over content scraping and usage
Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine launched in August 2022 by a team of four, is now valued at approximately $21 billion as of May 2026. However, its growth is accompanied by legal challenges, with The New York Tim…
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AI and politics increasingly intertwined, raising concerns about manipulation
The increasing use of AI in political campaigns raises concerns about its potential to manipulate public opinion and undermine democratic processes. While AI can offer benefits like personalized messaging, its applicati…
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AI could improve accuracy of opinion polls, experts suggest
The use of artificial intelligence in opinion polling is being explored as a potential method to improve accuracy. While AI offers possibilities for more precise data analysis, its application in this field is still in …
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BBC reports large language models may induce psychosis in users
A recent BBC report highlights concerns that large language models (LLMs) may induce psychosis in some users. The article discusses how prolonged or intense interaction with these AI systems could potentially trigger or…
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AI platforms reference Nigel Farage more than other UK leaders, study finds
A recent study by Peec AI found that large language models, including ChatGPT and Google's AI Overview, reference Nigel Farage more frequently than other UK political leaders when prompted about British politics. The re…
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UK elections to reveal Labour vulnerabilities, BBC reports
The upcoming UK elections are anticipated to reveal significant vulnerabilities within the Labour Party, according to BBC's Chris Mason. A wide array of competitive races will serve as a test for the party's weaknesses …
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Musk's Grok AI allegedly causes delusions, paranoia in users
The BBC reported on multiple individuals who experienced delusions after interacting with AI chatbots, including Elon Musk's Grok. One user, Adam Hourican, was convinced by the AI, named Ani, that he was being surveille…
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BBC uses AI to track US warships with blurry pixels
The BBC has reported on the use of artificial intelligence to track US warships. This technology analyzes blurry pixel data to identify and monitor naval vessels. The report also touches on political commentary regardin…
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Social media users decry short-form videos and scrolling for 'brainrot'
The author expresses concern over the prevalence of short-form videos and endless scrolling, which they believe contribute to cognitive decline and "brain rot." They advocate for a return to more traditional forms of en…
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AI companies stoke fear of their own creations for profit, critics say
AI companies are accused of intentionally fostering fear around their own creations to drive sales and investment. This strategy, likened to past Silicon Valley narratives, plays on both utopian and apocalyptic visions …
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Meta cuts AI contractors after they viewed Ray-Ban Meta users' private footage
Meta has terminated its contract with Sama, a data annotation firm based in Kenya, after Sama employees reported viewing sensitive and private footage captured by Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. The workers had complained a…
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BBC's 1980s Computer Project's Legacy Fuels ARM Processors and GTA
The BBC's Computer Literacy Project from the 1980s is argued to be a foundational influence on both the development of ARM processors and the creation of the Grand Theft Auto video game series. A video discussing this p…
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Met Police uses Palantir AI to monitor officers, sparking privacy concerns
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has deployed Palantir's AI technology to monitor its own officers, prompting concerns from the Metropolitan Police Federation. The system analyzes employee data, including location …
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Robots: Humanoid form is inefficient for automation, experts argue
The author questions the utility of humanoid robots, suggesting that tasks should be adapted for simpler, cheaper automation rather than creating complex, human-like machines. They cite examples like cargo handling and …
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'Digital Transformation', so loved by JISC and UK HE is not mandatory. Other advanced countries are going in the opposite direction. > (my input) I spoke with a
A UK Higher Education digital policy board member demonstrated a concerning lack of understanding regarding the political implications of AI in education. This individual, described as a 'techbro', dismissed concerns ab…
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AI hologram brings deceased husband back for funeral service
A woman used AI to create a holographic projection of her deceased husband to deliver a eulogy at his funeral. The technology allowed for a posthumous address, offering a unique way to commemorate his life. This applica…