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'The Matrix is everywhere': cinema bets on immersion
AFP - 6m ago
In a Los Angeles theater, a trench coat-wearing Neo bends backwards to dodge bullets that spiral over the viewer's head, …
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Silicon Valley VCs navigate uncertain AI future
AFP - 8m ago
For Silicon Valley venture capitalists, the world has split into two camps: those with deep enough pockets to invest in …
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Vienna calling: Strauss's 'Blue Danube' waltzes into outer space
Jun 01 2025
Austrian composer Johann Strauss II's "The Blue Danube" has, for many people, been synonymous with space travel since it …
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Google says to appeal online search antitrust ruling
AFP - 5h ago
Google said Saturday it will appeal a ruling against it for anti-competitive practices in online search, a day after …
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Vienna calling: Strauss's 'The Blue Danube' to waltz into outer space
AFP - 19h ago
Austrian composer Johann Strauss II's "The Blue Danube" has, for many people, been synonymous with space travel since it …
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Google makes case for keeping Chrome browser
May 30 2025
Google on Friday urged a US judge to reject the notion of making it spin off its Chrome browser to weaken its dominance …
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Navalny widow, media watchdog to launch TV channel
May 30 2025
The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and Reporters Without Borders will launch a television channel to …
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Germany considers 10% tax on internet giants
May 30 2025
Germany is weighing plans for a 10 percent digital tax for internet giants such as Alphabet and Meta, a senior official …
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Britain's hard-right Reform UK to accept crypto donations
May 30 2025
Britain's hard-right Reform UK has become the first political party in the country to accept donations through bitcoin …
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Generative AI's most prominent skeptic doubles down
May 29 2025
Two and a half years since ChatGPT rocked the world, scientist and writer Gary Marcus still remains generative …
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AI personal shoppers hunt down bargain buys
May 29 2025
Internet giants are diving deeper into e-commerce with digital aides that know shoppers' likes, let them virtually try …
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Meta AI bot used a billion times monthly: Mark Zuckerberg
May 29 2025
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg touted the tech firm's generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) assistant on Wednesday, …
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Nvidia earnings beat expectations despite US export controls
May 28 2025
Nvidia on Wednesday reported earnings that topped market expectations, with a $4.5 billion hit from US export controls …
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In new battle, Rubio to refuse US visas over online 'censorship'
May 28 2025
The United States said Wednesday it will refuse visas to foreign officials who block Americans' social media posts, as …
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Telegram to get $300 mn in partnership with Musk's xAI
May 28 2025
Telegram established a partnership with Elon Musk's xAI to provide the Grok generative artificial intelligence program …
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Czech FM summons Chinese ambassador over cyberattack
May 28 2025
The Czech Republic on Wednesday summoned China's ambassador over a cyberattack targeting Prague's foreign ministry as …
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Second suspect in New York bitcoin kidnapping surrenders to police
May 27 2025
A second suspect in the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian bitcoin investor in New York surrendered on …
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France foils new crypto kidnapping plot, arrests over 20: source
May 27 2025
France has foiled the latest in a spate of kidnapping plots targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, and detained more …
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EU investigates four porn platforms over risks to children
May 27 2025
The EU launched an investigation on Tuesday into four pornographic platforms over suspicions they are failing to stop …
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Telegram's Durov repeats claim France interfered in Romania vote
May 27 2025
The co-founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, Pavel Durov, on Tuesday repeated his allegation that French …
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NZ teenager dies after taking part in rugby-inspired craze
May 27 2025
A teenager has died in New Zealand after taking part in a rugby-inspired craze that sees participants sprint into each …
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After brief X outage, Musk says refocusing on businesses
May 24 2025
Social media platform X was hit by a two-hour outage Saturday, prompting owner Elon Musk to say he needs to spend more …
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Anthropic's Claude AI gets smarter -- and mischievious
May 23 2025
Anthropic launched its latest Claude generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models on Thursday, claiming to set new …
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Trump fires new 50% tariff threat at EU, targets smartphones
May 23 2025
US President Donald Trump rekindled his trade war with the European Union on Friday by threatening 50 percent tariffs, …
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Kardashian 'grateful' after Paris robbers convicted
May 23 2025
A French court on Friday convicted a gang of robbers who stole $10 million in jewellery from reality TV star Kim …
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Trump fires new 50% tariff threat at EU, drawing stiff response
May 23 2025
President Donald Trump rekindled the US trade war on Friday, threatening to impose a 50 percent tariff on the European …
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German court says Meta can use user data to train AI
May 23 2025
A German court on Friday dismissed an injunction request brought by consumer protection groups to prevent US tech giant …
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Defendants ask forgiveness ahead of Kardashian robbery verdict
May 23 2025
Defendants accused of stealing $10 million in jewellery from reality TV star Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016 asked for …
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Trump fires new tariff threats at Apple and the EU
May 23 2025
President Donald Trump ratcheted up the US trade war on Friday, threatening to impose a new 25 percent levy against …
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Trump fires new tariff threats at Apple and EU
May 23 2025
President Donald Trump ratcheted up the US trade war on Friday, threatening to impose a new 25 percent levy against …
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Trump attends memecoin gala as protesters slam 'crypto corruption'
May 23 2025
US President Donald Trump hosted a closed-door dinner for hundreds of top investors in his crypto memecoin Thursday, as …
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Melania Trump uses AI vocal replica to narrate audiobook
May 22 2025
US First Lady Melania Trump warned recently of the danger of AI deepfakes. Now she is releasing an audiobook narrated by …
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Anthropic touts improved Claude AI models
May 22 2025
Anthropic unveiled its latest Claude generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models on Thursday, claiming to set new …
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Trump hosts gala for memecoin buyers despite corruption concerns
May 22 2025
US President Donald Trump on Thursday will host a private event for hundreds of top investors in his crypto memecoin, …
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Xiaomi launches new advanced in-house mobile chip
May 22 2025
Tech giant Xiaomi unveiled a new advanced in-house mobile chip on Thursday, a significant milestone for the company as …
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Pope's call to tame AI sets tone for Christian leaders
May 22 2025
Pope Leo XIV singled out the challenges of artificial intelligence as he took office this month, underscoring religious …
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Ads pressured to evolve as AI changes Google search
May 22 2025
As Google races to lead in artificial intelligence, it faces the challenge of making sure the technology doesn't slow …
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Apple design legend Jony Ive joins OpenAI
May 21 2025
The legendary designer behind Apple's iPhone, Jony Ive, has joined OpenAI to create devices tailored for using …
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'Recovered' Assange promotes Cannes documentary
May 21 2025
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has "recovered" from his years in detention, his wife told AFP, as a new documentary …
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'Recovered' Assange promotes Cannes documentary wearing Gaza T-shirt
May 21 2025
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has recovered well after his release from jail last year, his wife told AFP ahead of …
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'Recovered' Assange promotes Cannes documentary about his life
May 21 2025
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has recovered well after his release from jail last year, his wife told AFP ahead of …
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China's Baidu posts rise in Q1 revenue as seeks to grow AI presence
May 21 2025
Chinese internet giant Baidu on Wednesday posted a quarterly revenue increase of three percent, as the firm seeks to …
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Cyberattack costs UK retailer Marks & Spencer £300 mn
May 21 2025
British clothes-to-food retailer Marks and Spencer on Wednesday said a cyberattack disrupting its online service is set …
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Epic Games says Fortnite back on Apple's US App Store
May 21 2025
Epic Games on Tuesday said its hit game "Fortnite" has returned to Apple's digital App Store in the United States after …
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Google ramps up search with AI mode
May 20 2025
Google on Tuesday said it was beefing up online searches with even more generative artificial intelligence, as it …
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Google ramps up AI features in search engine
May 20 2025
Google on Tuesday said it was beefing up online searches with even more generative artificial intelligence, as it …
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EU plans two-euro flat fee on small parcels from outside bloc
May 20 2025
The EU said Tuesday that it was preparing to impose a two-euro ($2.25) flat fee on the billions of low-value packages …
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Chess great Carlsen held to draw by 143,000 players
May 20 2025
Chess legend Magnus Carlsen, considered one of the best players in history, has been held to a draw by a team of 143,000 …
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Indonesian gig drivers protest demanding lower app fees
May 20 2025
Thousands of drivers from ride-hailing and food delivery apps protested in Indonesia on Tuesday, demanding a 10-percent …
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Trump signs bill outlawing 'revenge porn'
May 20 2025
US President Donald Trump signed a bill on Monday making it a federal crime to post "revenge porn" -- whether it is real …
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YouTube star educator Ms Rachel draws ire over Gaza appeals
May 20 2025
At first glance, the Instagram profile of Ms Rachel fits the image an influencer who has won millions of devoted …
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Actors' union sues Fortnite over AI Darth Vader
May 19 2025
An actors' union is suing the makers of the Fortnite video game over the use of AI to create an interactive Darth Vader, …
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AI talking trees feature at Chelsea Flower Show
May 19 2025
Talking trees powered by AI, drought-resistant crops and sweet potatoes sprouting among flowers -- the prestigious …
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French intelligence rejects Telegram founder's claim of Romania vote meddling
May 19 2025
France's foreign intelligence service on Monday rejected claims from Telegram founder Pavel Durov that its chief had …
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China's Xiaomi to invest nearly $7 bn in chips
May 19 2025
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi will invest 50 billion yuan ($6.9 billion) in developing high-end smartphone chips, the firm's …
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Nvidia unveils plan for Taiwan's first 'AI supercomputer'
May 19 2025
Nvidia boss Jensen Huang announced plans for Taiwan's first "AI supercomputer", as he showcased on Monday the company's …
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Paris kidnap bid highlights crypto data security risks
May 18 2025
New regulations threaten the security of the personal data of cryptocurrency users and may expose them to "physical …
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Musk's xAI blames 'unauthorized' tweak for 'white genocide' posts
May 17 2025
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup has blamed an "unauthorized modification" for causing its chatbot Grok to …
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'Fortnite' unavailable on Apple devices worldwide
May 16 2025
Hit game "Fortnite" was unavailable on Apple's digital App Store around the world on Friday, in the latest episode of a …
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EU tech chief urges US cooperation as key decisions near
May 16 2025
EU digital policy chief Henna Virkkunen on Friday urged closer cooperation between the United States and Europe on tech …
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Jihadists in Nigeria turn to TikTok to spread propaganda
May 16 2025
Jihadists in northeastern Nigeria are surging -- and using social media to spread the word of their campaigns and …
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Polish PM says Russian hackers behind cyberattack on party website
May 16 2025
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Friday blamed "Russian hackers" for a cyberattack that knocked his ruling party's …
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Romania's pro-EU presidential candidate hit by disinformation campaign
May 16 2025
Fabricated documents, deepfakes and unsubstantiated claims: Romania's pro-European presidential candidate Nicusor Dan …
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French crypto boss hails 'heroic' duo for foiling kidnap bid
May 16 2025
French cryptocurrency boss Pierre Noizat on Friday praised his "heroic" son-in-law and a neighbour armed with a fire …
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Influencer's murder shows dark side of Mexican social media fame
May 16 2025
With her followers watching on TikTok, Mexican beauty influencer Valeria Marquez revealed her fears of being kidnapped …
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YouTube star MrBeast upsets Mexican officials with temple videos
May 16 2025
Mexico is seeking compensation from YouTube celebrity MrBeast's production company, accusing it of using images of the …
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Eric Trump says father's energy policies will help crypto
May 15 2025
US President Donald Trump's son Eric on Thursday assured the world's leading crypto conference that Washington would …
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US rests case in landmark Meta antitrust trial
May 15 2025
The US government rested its case against Facebook-owner Meta on Thursday, as it tries to persuade a US judge that the …
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Coinbase expects data breach to cost it up to $400 mn
May 15 2025
Coinbase on Thursday said criminals bribed and duped their way to stealing cryptocurrency from its users, then tried to …
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EU accuses TikTok of violating digital rules over ads
May 15 2025
The EU accused TikTok on Thursday of breaking digital rules after concluding that the Chinese-owned social media …
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Tracking the disinfo on Macron's 'cocaine use' in Ukraine
May 15 2025
Unsubstantiated claims of supposed cocaine use by French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz …
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China's Alibaba says annual revenue up six percent year-on-year
May 15 2025
Internet giant Alibaba posted on Thursday a six percent increase in annual revenue, the latest positive sign for China's …
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'Unscientific' Japan megaquake rumours spook Hong Kong tourists
May 15 2025
Unfounded online rumours warning that a huge earthquake will soon strike Japan are taking a toll on travel firms and …
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With Trump's second term, Big Tech embraces US exceptionalism
May 15 2025
Big tech companies are increasingly waving the US flag in Washington where President Donald Trump is back in charge, …
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Mexican influencer shot dead during live stream
May 14 2025
A Mexican social media influencer was shot dead during a live stream on TikTok, where she had tens of thousands of …
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Crypto industry praises Trump, calls for market clarity
May 14 2025
The start of President Donald Trump's term earned rave reviews at the world's leading crypto conference Wednesday, but …
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Seeking something new, Airbnb CEO promises 'perfect concierge'
May 14 2025
"Novelty is cool. It's exciting. I want to be new (and) fresh," Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky told AFP in Los Angeles, where …
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'Assassin's Creed' no saviour for struggling Ubisoft
May 14 2025
A bumper release for the latest "Assassin's Creed" instalment did not save French video games giant Ubisoft from falling …
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France summons cryptocurrency businesses after kidnappings
May 14 2025
France on Wednesday faced calls to bolster security for cryptocurrency firms, after armed men attempted to snatch the …
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Baidu plans self-driving taxi tests in Europe this year
May 14 2025
Chinese tech giant Baidu plans to start testing self-driving taxis in Europe for the first time by the end of this year, …
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Misinformation clouds Sean Combs's sex trafficking trial
May 14 2025
From doctored photos of sex-fueled parties to a racy AI-generated song, a flood of misinformation surrounding music …
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Massages, chefs and trainers: Airbnb adds in-home services
May 13 2025
Airbnb on Tuesday began letting users book in-home massages, chefs and personal trainers in an overhauled app as it …
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US reverses Biden-era export controls on advanced AI chips
May 13 2025
The United States rescinded further export controls Tuesday on advanced computing semiconductors, answering calls by …
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Airbnb revamps app, adds in-home services
May 13 2025
Airbnb on Tuesday began letting users book in-home massages, chefs, personal trainers and more in an overhauled app as …
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Tariffs set to level up game console prices
May 13 2025
The US tariffs barrage and the bounding cost of producing games have prompted manufacturers like Sony and Microsoft to …
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No truce in India-Pakistan disinformation war
May 13 2025
India and Pakistan have announced a ceasefire after coming close to all-out conflict, but on social media citizens on …
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Inner workings of AI an enigma - even to its creators
May 13 2025
Even the greatest human minds building generative artificial intelligence that is poised to change the world admit they …
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Progressive influencer tells of detention at US airport
May 13 2025
A high-profile left-wing influencer and political commentator said Monday he was detained for hours by US border …
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'Tool for grifters': AI deepfakes push bogus sexual cures
May 12 2025
Holding an oversized carrot, a brawny, shirtless man promotes a supplement he claims can enlarge male genitalia -- one …
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India tells X to block over 8,000 accounts
May 09 2025
India has ordered X to block more than 8,000 accounts, the platform said Thursday, adding that it was reluctantly …
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Former head of crypto platform Celsius sentenced 12 years
May 09 2025
The founder and former CEO of bankrupt cryptocurrency trading platform Celsius, Alexander Mashinsky, was sentenced …
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Facing a broken economy, Ghana's tech-savvy teens turn to fraud
May 09 2025
In the dusty alleys of Nima, a shanty town in the heart of Ghana's capital, a 17-year-old called Ghost reclines on a …
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AI tool uses selfies to predict biological age and cancer survival
May 08 2025
Doctors often start exams with the so-called "eyeball test" -- a snap judgment about whether the patient appears older …
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Extremely online new pope unafraid to talk politics
May 08 2025
From pillorying the US vice president to denouncing the death penalty, Pope Leo has proven unafraid to tackle prickly …
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Bill Gates speeds up giving away fortune, blasts Musk
May 08 2025
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced Thursday an accelerated timeframe for giving away his fortune as he touted …
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Global cult following keeps Le Creuset simmering
May 08 2025
They feature in the Duchess of Sussex's "With Love, Meghan" Netflix cooking show. They've been spotted in rapper Snoop …
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Digital voting breeds distrust among overseas Filipino workers
May 08 2025
A new online voting system aimed at boosting turnout among the Philippines' millions of overseas workers ahead of …
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Meta blocks access to Muslim news page in India
May 07 2025
Meta has banned a prominent Muslim news page on Instagram in India at the government's request, the account's founder …
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Web archivists scrambling to save US public data from deletion
May 07 2025
As President Donald Trump's administration purges public records since storming back to power, experts and volunteers …
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Google shares plunge after Apple executive's court testimony
May 07 2025
Shares in Google parent Alphabet plunged more than eight percent on Wednesday after Apple executive Eddy Cue testified …
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OpenAI offers to help countries build AI systems
May 07 2025
OpenAI on Wednesday announced an initiative to help countries build their own artificial intelligence (AI) …
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Alphabet's share price plunges on traffic drop testimony
May 07 2025
Shares in Google parent Alphabet plunged more than seven percent on Wednesday after an Apple executive told a federal …
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