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What is the AI Act — and what does it mean for the UK?

The world’s first legal framework for AI will impact everything from chatbots to facial-recognition systems

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Best ways to spot AI-generated photos and deepfakes

AI-generated images are starting to fool many people on social media - here’s how you can recognise and verify deepfakes

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Nearly 200 unique species found in area attracting deep sea mining interests

Scientists from the Natural History Museum said 90% of the species in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific are still unknown to science.
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Nuclear clocks could be more accurate than current timekeeping

Atomic clocks are known to be the most precise timekeepers on the market, but they could be pushed out by nuclear ones

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OpenAI confirms ChatGPT is back on

ChatGPT is back on, but you may still experience problems

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Bryan Johnson: Tech entrepreneur who spends millions to reverse ageing

The millionaire injects his son’s blood on a quest for youth, and has reportedly slowed the pace of ageing by 31 years

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ChatGPT creator threatens to leave EU if AI regulation is implemented

One of the key figures behind ChatGPT has said the company may have to cease operations in the EU

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‘Cancel Netflix account’ searches jump amid password-sharing crackdown

The decision to cancel UK accounts has increased in popularity as a result of Netflix's plans to limit account and password sharing

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Why are FIFA servers down?

Hundreds of FIFA players are experiencing issues playing the game as EA servers go down

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Dementia risk increases the younger a person develops diabetes, study suggests

The findings indicate preventing progression from prediabetes to a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, could mean a reduction in future dementia cases.
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People who are physically active may have higher pain tolerance – study

The findings raise hope that boosting activity could help treat chronic pain, researchers say.
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Adobe introducing AI to Photoshop as ‘co-pilot’ to graphic design

Photoshop users will soon be able to use text prompts to edit their images using AI

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What is encryption? Minister warns Meta against introducing feature

Tom Tugendhat says platforms will no longer be able to spot child grooming if they introduce encryption

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ChatGPT copycats flood app stores to cash in on AI craze

Some of the chatbot clones are charging users for spurious features, according to cybersecurity experts

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How to share passwords with friends on Prime, Sky, and Apple TV+

Some of the most popular subscription services turn a blind eye to account sharing

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Gandalf AI game reveals how anyone can trick ChatGPT into doing evil

The cybersecurity industry is rushing to build defences for AI, because now you don’t even need to be a hacker to get the best of chatbots like ChatGPT

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How Netflix will enforce its password-sharing ban

Your ultimate guide to Netflix’s new rules, including how it detects who’s watching in your household

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Google Bard can now respond with images

The tech giant says this will ‘help you imagine more possibilities’, although its chatbot is still prone to mistakes

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Drugs used for heart conditions linked to improved outcomes for stroke patients

Research was carried out in partnership with the UK Dementia Research Institute.
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Netflix begins crackdown on password sharing in the UK and US

The streaming platform said it has begun sending emails to subscribers who are sharing their account with members outside of their household.
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Male characters in role-playing video games ‘speak twice as much as females’

Researchers said their findings showed ‘stark imbalance’ in the RPG gaming genre.
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Amazon’s Alexa trained to offer better advice on periods

Period poverty charity Freedom4Girls was involved in developing the new experience.
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Elon Musk claims governments could create ‘drone wars’ with AI developments

The owner of Tesla, Space X and Twitter was speaking via video link at the annual Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council Summit in London.
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Microsoft Edge: Copilot AI assistant will make Office tasks easier

Soon Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant will be able to use the websites you visit to complete tasks in Outlook and Office

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Minister’s Satisfaction at plan to make delivery robots play Rolling Stones

MPs heard the public should be given a chance to choose songs played by home delivery robots.
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Meta turning a blind eye to child abuse with encryption plans – minister

Security minister Tom Tugendhat warned the Facebook owner’s plans could hamper investigations and endanger tens of thousands of children.
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Car theft soars by 25% with thieves employing ‘hi-tech’ methods

Criminals are reportedly using Bluetooth speakers to disguise hardware that can be used to steal cars

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From Mastodon to Hive: The best Twitter alternatives to try out

Elon Musk's takeover has brought Twitter to the brink, pushing some users to start looking elsewhere. Here are our top picks

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AI-generated Pentagon attack image shared by verified Twitter accounts

The viral tweet is the latest incident raising concerns about the power of AI images

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Apple: Update your iPhones and iPads urgently to avoid being hacked

The tech giant warns that there are three cybersecurity flaws, known commonly as ‘zero-day exploits’, that are being actively exploited by hackers and cybercriminals on unpatched devices

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Apples and blackberries may help lower chances of developing frailty – study

Plant-based foods that contain flavonols could potentially be linked to a decreased likelihood of the condition, research suggests.
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Meta looks to Magic Leap for a more immersive metaverse

Licensing Magic Leap’s technology could give Meta a chance against the might of Apple

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Volkswagen electric cars could include 1,000km EV battery

A partner company of Volkswagen announces an EV battery with up to double the range of other such vehicles

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Dyson’s robot vacuum cleaner ‘six times more powerful’ than rivals’

The technology company has also announced a new air purifier and a cordless vacuum with a smart mopping tool

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Amazon wants you to prove your age with your palmprint

Venues with new biometric scanner allow fans to pay for beer and also prove they are old enough to drink it

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Best apps for navigating London amid rail strikes

Get to your destination by public transport, car, taxi, bike and more using these essential apps

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Parental-control settings you need to know as 10-year-old drops £2.5k

While free to play, Roblox has plenty of premium extras you can buy. Here’s how to limit your child’s spending in-game

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Most powerful space telescope ever built identifies ancient star-studded galaxy

The galaxy formed around 600 to 800 million years after the Big Bang, and is the earliest of its kind found to date, researchers say.
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Brain signals can predict how much pain a person is in, research suggests

The findings may help in the development of treatments for patients with chronic pain conditions, such as post-stroke or phantom limb pain.
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WhatsApp now lets you edit your sent messages

You’ll only have a specific amount of time to make a change before the message is unalterable

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Instagram’s new app revealed before June launch

The service looks a lot like Elon Musk’s Twitter — but with one major difference