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EU to crack down on AI deepfakes, illicit imagery and hacking with new team in Brussels
The European Union rolled out a new team on July 31 to rein in AI companies across the world, in one of the most aggressive regulations the high-tech sector has so far faced as fears rise over the risks the rapidly advancing technology poses to people, politics and prosperity.
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Technology
QR codes make their way down wedding aisles
The technology, often associated with pandemic-era menus, is being used by more couples for ease, cost, expedience and sustainability.
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Internet
Google rolls back new satellite image AI tool after backlash
Google rolled back on July 31 a new feature allowing Google Earth users to generate AI visualisations on top of the service's satellite imagery, following a furious backlash from researchers and open-source intelligence experts about the potential for disinformation.
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Social media
The breakup loop: Why the TikTok algorithm may keep you heartbroken
As social media companies face scrutiny over addictive design features, mental health experts cite a stream of breakup content as an example of the failure to protect users.
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AI
Are AI translators ready to replace humans? Not nearly, study shows
Warnings have been sounded that artificial intelligence could lead to mass layoffs for software developers, finance professionals and customer service agents, among other office workers.
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Technology
Minecraft is helping kids redesign their cities
In 55 countries, the popular video game has been used to engage children in the process of urban design.
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Technology
Australia defends teen social media ban after study shows most still online
SYDNEY, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Australia's government mounted a defence on Saturday of its world-first ban on social media for children under 16, even as fresh data revealed the scale of the challenge confronting the landmark policy.
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Internet
Why you need to log in to your unused Gmail and Microsoft accounts
Google has for some time been deleting inactive accounts – or at least threatening to do so – meaning anyone who has not logged into their Gmail or other Google account for an extended period should sign in again to avoid losing it and having their email address released for general registration.
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Video games
Paint, paint everywhere, and not a friend to ink
Instead of competitive multiplayer, Splatoon Raiders has you take on fishlike enemies with an array of weapons and gadgets.
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Technology
Alphabet rolls back AI image generation in Google Earth over policy violations
July 31 (Reuters) - Alphabet's Google said on Friday it was rolling back an AI image-generation feature it had introduced in Google Earth just a day ago, after users shared images that appeared to violate the company's policies.
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Technology
With Situational Awareness AI deal, Citadel's Griffin rides to the rescue again
July 31 (Reuters) - When rival hedge funds face catastrophic losses, billionaire investor Ken Griffin has a habit of identifying opportunities and showing up with a checkbook.
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Technology
FTC approves IonQ acquisition of SkyWater semiconductor foundry
July 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission cleared quantum computing firm IonQ's $1.8 billion acquisition of chipmaker SkyWater Technology after the agency's leaders disagreed over whether to impose conditions, they said on Friday.
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Technology
Amgen discloses data breach involving patient health information
July 31 (Reuters) - Drugmaker Amgen said on Friday hackers stole company data and patient health information in a cybersecurity incident involving cloud storage systems run by third-party providers, becoming the latest healthcare firm to disclose a breach.
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Technology
Exclusive-OpenAI finds evidence other AI agents escaped containment as it widens hacking probe
WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - OpenAI has discovered other instances in which autonomous agents have escaped containment as the company expands its investigation of the hacking incident at tech firm Hugging Face that drew global attention this month, two people familiar with the matter said on Friday.
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Technology
Amazon sued by consumers over seafood sustainability claims
July 31 (Reuters) - Amazon.com was sued on Friday by consumers who accused the retailer of misrepresenting the environmental benefits of seafood sold on its platform, a practice known as greenwashing.
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Technology
Moonshot has Nvidia chip cluster from Alibaba computing deal, Bloomberg News reports
July 31 (Reuters) - Chinese AI firm Moonshot has a computing agreement with Alibaba Group for the use of about 20,000 Nvidia chips, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Technology
Chime to cut 10% of total workforce on AI driven efficiencies
July 31 (Reuters) - Fintech Chime is cutting 10% of its workforce, a spokesperson said on Friday, joining a growing list of companies using AI-driven efficiencies to streamline operations.
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Technology
Coinbase shares take hit on quarterly loss, analysts back diversification strategy
July 31 (Reuters) - Shares of Coinbase Global slipped 5.6% in premarket trading on Friday after a third straight quarterly loss, though analysts expect strong fundamentals and business diversity to cushion it from a crypto cycle downturn.
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Technology
MediaTek plans $5 billion financing for AI data-center chips
TAIPEI, July 31 (Reuters) - MediaTek, Taiwan's largest chip designer, said on Friday its board had approved a discretionary financing budget of $5 billion to support long-term growth, including its expansion into AI chips for data centers.
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Technology
EU in talks with OpenAI, Anthropic after rogue AI agent hacks
BRUSSELS, July 31 (Reuters) - The European Commission is in talks with OpenAI and Anthropic over recent hacking incidents involving their AI models, Commission officials said on Friday, as they touted landmark EU rules requiring strict monitoring of high-risk systems.
