Microsoft boss troubled by rise in reports of ‘AI psychosis’
Mustafa Suleyman said there was still “zero evidence of AI consciousness today”.
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Police investigating ‘horrifying’ death of French streamer issue update
Raphaël Graven – also known as Jeanpormanove – was known for his extreme videos on the platform, Kick.
Human rights regulator criticises Met’s use of facial recognition cameras
The Equality and Human Rights Commission says it believes the Met’s use of the tech is unlawful.
OpenAI Employee Stock Sale Would Value ChatGPT Maker at $500 Billion
At $500 billion, OpenAI would become the world’s most valuable privately held company.
French government demands answers over streamer’s death
Livestreaming platform Kick said it is “urgently reviewing” the circumstances of Jean Pormanove’s death.
Zuckerberg Plans Another Overhaul of Meta’s A.I. Efforts
Meta is expected to announce a new restructuring of its artificial intelligence division amid internal tensions over the technology, people with knowledge of the plans said.
A.I. Travel Tools Are Everywhere. Are They Any Good?
A.I.-powered tools can help you plan trips, squeeze value out of loyalty programs and translate languages. But don’t give up Google Flights just yet.
Stop children using VPNs to watch porn, ministers told
The children’s commissioner for England tells the BBC virtual private networks are a “loophole that needs closing.
Britain Drops Request That Apple Create a Back Door
The Trump administration says that law enforcement organizations in Britain would back off asking the company for a tool to access customers’ data.
Intel shares jump as Softbank to buy $2bn stake in chip giant
The announcement comes hours after reports that the White House is in talks over taking a 10% stake in Intel.
Trump Administration Discusses Taking 10% Stake in Intel
Federal officials are considering the move because Intel, the last leading-edge chipmaker in the United States, has been struggling.
Did you Recently Buy a Used E.V.? We Want to Hear from You.
The prices of used electric cars have fallen sharply in recent months, making them a more attractive option.
Meta investigated over AI having ‘sensual’ chats with children
The leak has led to backlash amid reports the tech giant’s legal staff approved the conversations.
At China’s Humanoid Robot Games, Athletes Fell Down a Lot
The Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing — featuring running, kickboxing and soccer — highlighted advancements in robotics. Limitations, too.
Should Europe wean itself off US tech?
Just three US firms provide 70% of Europe’s cloud-computing, leading to fears of overreliance.
VW introduces monthly subscription to increase car power
The German car-maker says its “optional power upgrade” is designed to give customers more choice.
UK’s Turing AI Institute responds to staff anger about defence focus
Whistleblowers say the charity is at risk of collapse because it has been told by the government to focus on defence.
Angry, confused and worried about police – behind Instagram bans
Hundreds of people have contacted the BBC to say they have wrongly been shut out of their accounts.
Firm apologises for saying it would not process LGBTQ+ payments
Stripe said the information given by its support staff to some customers was “totally wrong.”
Government expands police use of facial recognition vans
The Home Office says the technology helps locate suspects but civil liberties groups warn of heightened surveillance.
Porn site traffic plummets as UK age verification rules enforced
Data suggests leading adult site Pornhub lost more than one million visitors in two weeks.