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EU opens investigation into Grok's sexualized deepfakes

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EU opens investigation into Grok's sexualized deepfakes

The European Union has opened a new investigation into Elon Musk’s X over the platform’s recent proliferation of sexualized deepfakes of women and children.

7 months ago

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Could the Minneapolis Rioters Be Using Automatic License Plate Recognition Systems?

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Could the Minneapolis Rioters Be Using Automatic License Plate Recognition Systems?

Rioters in Minneapolis could well have access to the city's powerful system of AI-driven license-plate checking

7 months ago

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Black cakes and branded buckets: welcome to the White House premiere for Brett Ratner’s Melania movie

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Black cakes and branded buckets: welcome to the White House premiere for Brett Ratner’s Melania movie

Monochrome catering was all the rage at the VIP screening on Saturday for Ratner’s officially sanctioned $75m feature-length documentary about the First Lady. Have the photos whetted your appetite?

7 months ago

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These are the European startups Nvidia backed in 2025, as it ramped up investing in the continent's AI companies

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These are the European startups Nvidia backed in 2025, as it ramped up investing in the continent's AI companies

The chip giant became a dominant player in startup investing last year. It took part in 14 funding rounds, up from seven in 2024.

7 months ago

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CoreWeave stock jumps 6% as Nvidia invests $2 billion to expand AI data center capacity

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CoreWeave stock jumps 6% as Nvidia invests $2 billion to expand AI data center capacity

Nvidia purchased CoreWeave Class A common stock at $87.20 per share.

7 months ago

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Memory chip shortage to last through 2027, semiconductor boss says

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Memory chip shortage to last through 2027, semiconductor boss says

The boom in AI data center building has caused a shortage of memory chips which are also crucial for electronics like smartphones.

7 months ago

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‘The most stressful TV experience on record’: Alex Honnold and the rise of potential death as live entertainment

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‘The most stressful TV experience on record’: Alex Honnold and the rise of potential death as live entertainment

Witnessing the free climber’s ascent of the Taipei 101 without ropes on Skyscraper Live was an astonishing experience. But beneath panicked viewers’ sweaty palms, there was a queasy truth about the future of television

7 months ago

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Nvidia set to supplant Apple as TSMC's top customer, signaling chip industry's 'changing dynamic'

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Nvidia set to supplant Apple as TSMC's top customer, signaling chip industry's 'changing dynamic'

The positional swap will mark a fundamental shift in the semiconductor industry, reflecting Nvidia's growing importance amid the AI infrastructure buildout.

7 months ago

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Life with and without water: from riding waves to disappearing lakes

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Life with and without water: from riding waves to disappearing lakes

The variety and scope of entries to the global Walk of Water photography contest reflect the intimate connection between water and humanity

7 months ago

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Elon Musk’s X probed by EU over sexually explicit images on Grok

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Elon Musk’s X probed by EU over sexually explicit images on Grok

The European Commission on Monday said it opened an investigation into Elon Musk's X over the spreading of sexually explicit material by the AI chatbot Grok.

7 months ago

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Why I’m launching a feminist video games website in 2026

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Why I’m launching a feminist video games website in 2026

I’ve been a games journalist since 2007, but still there isn’t much video games coverage that feels like it’s specifically for people like me. So I’m creating a home for it: Mothership

7 months ago

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Lure review

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Lure review

The prospect of a stay in a stately pile with a charming young woman is a draw for these hapless gents, but this horror farce never lives up to its promising premise

7 months ago

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