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Several tech workers at Google’s AI unit DeepMind have resigned in protest over the tech giant’s work with the U.S. and Israeli militaries. Last week, DeepMind research engineer Sofia Liguori announced her resignation in a letter to her…
Cheap drones, autonomous vessels and cyberattacks are changing the threats to the world’s shipping lanes – and the tools to counter them. At an open debate on Thursday, the Security Council is weighing how emerging technologies could both…
Artificial intelligence promises to make life easier. With a few keystrokes, it can write emails, summarize reports, generate ideas and answer complex questions in seconds. For many people, it feels like a technological leap on par with…
Would you trust a detox facility that offers a minibar in every room? How about a climate course sponsored by ExxonMobil? If not, you might direct the same incredulity towards Canada’s recently unveiled Responsible Data Centre Development…
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Facing bipartisan backlash and a decaying reputation, AI super PACs are changing tactics. We tracked their election spending so far. The post AI Tried to Buy the Midterms — Then the Lobby Learned Everyone Hates AI appeared first on The…
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Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.
The post Top U.S. Health Official Backed a Medication Policy Shift That Benefited a Company She Has Stock In appeared first on ProPublica.
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A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff.
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The week, the Windows developer said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers as it looks to curb costs.
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In the most recent update to Apple’s devices, iOS 27.2, the company has introduced a new setting to “Exclude Apps” from Siri AI, fulfilling one of our asks from our Encrypt It Already campaign earlier this year. One of our main concerns…
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A federal appeals court should curb the government’s abuse of grand jury subpoenas to unmask social media users who criticize lawless immigration enforcement. That is the message from the ACLU, EFF, and other civil liberties and trade…
BBC NEWS — TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY
The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.
The investigation’s main focus is on dealings involving an organization founded with the involvement of JD Vance.
The post EU transforms Frontex into a high-tech deportation command centre appeared first on Access Now.
At least $400 million has been spent on TV ads for ballot initiatives this cycle.
Rumors and conspiracies are spreading too fast for emergency managers to keep up. This information chaos is slowing disaster relief and putting lives at risk.
Human beings struggle with disaster communication. Chatbots can help — if people take them seriously.
Your guide to finding trusted sources, debunking common extreme weather myths, and having conversations with loved ones about misinformation.
Lula’s reelection kept an ally in the presidency, but a rightward shift in Congress leaves Indigenous leaders facing more battles.
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AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy
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As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.
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Everyone knows, or should, that perfect (balanced, targeted, transparent, swift and swiftly appealable) content moderation at scale is impossible. That doesn’t mean powerful social platforms don’t have to try to get at least reasonably…
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The leading candidate for LA city attorney has the backing of the local DSA and vows to regulate Big Tech. Tech investors are spending millions against her. The post The Elon Musk Funder Trying to Sway the Race for LA’s Top Lawyer appeared…
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We hear from Ondřej Surý, the programmer whose PHP patches helped avert a cyber crisis.
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