White House Unveils A.I. Policy Aimed at Blocking State Laws
The Trump administration on Friday released new guidelines for federal legislation on the technology, recommending some safeguards for children and consumer protections for energy costs.
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Luke Littler applies to trademark his face to combat AI fakes
The darts star’s image has been used legally on darts merchandise, snacks and fashion brands.
More! More! More! Tech Workers Max Out Their A.I. Use
At a number of companies, employees compete on leaderboards to show how much A.I. they’re using. They’re racking up big bills along the way.
Publisher cancels horror novel’s release over AI claims
Author Mia Ballard denies having used AI herself when writing the horror story Shy Girl.
Polymarket Says It Deals in Truth, but Its Social Feeds Are Filled With Falsehoods
A review of the betting market’s social media feeds found it has published hundreds of false and misleading posts.
Nasa’s Artemis II rocket begins slow crawl to launchpad in preparation for moon fly-by
Moon orbit program, preceding planned landing in 2028, has been delayed due to fuel leaks and clogged helium lines
For the second time this year, Nasa moved its moon rocket from the hangar out toward the launchpad on Friday in hopes of sending four astronauts on a lunar fly-around next month.
If the latest repairs work and everything else goes Nasa’s way, the Space Launch System could blast...
Kent meningitis outbreak may have peaked as UKHSA reports slowdown in cases
Experts continue to analyse strain of MenB to understand whether it has become more likely to spread or cause disease
The Kent meningitis outbreak may have reached its peak after only two new cases were reported by officials on Friday.
The UK Health and Security Agency said that as of 12.30pm on Thursday, there were 18 confirmed and 11 probable cases of meningitis linked to the Kent outbreak,...
How to play Aviator on Betway in South Africa
If you are curious about how to play Aviator on Betway, it helps to begin with a clear picture of how the game actually works, because once you understand the flow, everything else starts to feel intuitive. Aviator is a crash-style game where a small animated plane takes off while a multiplier steadily increases, where […]
What Is the Mines Game in Crypto Casinos? Blockchain Gaming Explained
Roughly 26% of all online gambling transactions are now processed in cryptocurrency, according to data tracked by gambling industry analysts — and a growing share of that activity flows into a deceptively simple game built around a grid of hidden explosives. The mines game crypto casino format has quietly become one of the most-played provably […]
MTN and Vodacom dwarf South Africa’s listed tech sector
JSE-listed technology and telecommunications companies generate a combined R2.2-billion in revenue daily.
‘A.I.-Washing’ Layoffs? + Why L.L.M.s Can’t Write Well + Tokenmaxxing
Companies are using A.I. as a reason for layoffs, but the truth may be more complex.
Nasa returns moon rocket to pad and targets 1 April launch
After series of delays, US space agency hopes to carry out first crewed flyby of the moon in more than half a century
Nasa has begun returning its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft to its Florida launch pad ahead of a planned flyby of the moon, after completing necessary repairs.
Artemis engineers began the manoeuvre, which can take up to 12 hours, at 8pm local time. The US space agency...
SA firm opens Africa’s largest space hardware factory
Somerset West-based NewSpace Systems has opened what it says is Africa’s largest space manufacturing facility.
How South African executives can crack the AI ROI code
South African executives are under pressure to show AI ROI. Workday offers a practical playbook for the C-suite.
Disruptive Technologies, Skills And Investment Will Define The Future Of South African Mining
South Africa stands at a decisive moment for its mining industry, shaped not only by rising global demand for critical minerals, but also by leveraging the knowledge, skills and research capacity required to extract them responsibly, efficiently and competitively. As artificial intelligence, automation and digital systems reimagine mining worldwide and the industry undergoes a promising […]
False online posts fuel self-diagnosis, says study
Norfolk and Suffolk researchers say the false information about autism and ADHD is most worrying.
OpenClaw fever grips China
OpenClaw, the AI agent dubbed “the next ChatGPT”, has captured the imagination of millions in China.
U.S. Says 3 Tied to Silicon Valley Server Maker Broke Export Laws
Prosecutors said the men, including a co-founder of the company, Super Micro, had diverted servers containing Nvidia A.I. chips to China.
Jeff Bezos in Talks to Raise $100 Billion Fund to Transform Companies With A.I.
The new fund would operate alongside the Amazon founder’s A.I. start-up, Project Prometheus.
Have You Turned to A.I. For Advice on a Romantic Relationship?
People are using generative A.I. chatbots for help on everything from starting to ending a relationship. Have you? How did it turn out?
Archaeological site in Chile upends theory of how humans populated the Americas … again
Discovery at Monte Verde puts north-to-south expansion theory back at centre of heated debate on continent’s human history
A groundbreaking new study may have once again upended our understanding of human prehistory in the Americas.
For years, the predominant theory of how humans arrived in the western hemisphere centred around the Clovis culture, which crossed the Beringia land bridge from...