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OpenAI releases o1, which it says solves harder problems

OpenAI said o1 uses a chain of thought when attempting to solve a problem.

13 September 2024

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How will the US’ new tech sanctions affect Russia?

The US’s latest sanctions come into force on Thursday and are also targeted at countries that trade with Russia.

12 September 2024

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Energy-intensive data centres are on the rise in Europe thanks to AI

London, Paris and Frankfurt are Europe’s data centre hubs. But energy-intensive data centres are causing concern for the EU.

11 September 2024

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How does California's AI act compare to the EU’s?

California could see a new AI bill but just as Europe's AI Act proved, not everyone is happy about regulation.

11 September 2024

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iPhone 16 and AI: Everything you missed from Apple's 'Glowtime' event

Apple unveiled its much-anticipated plans for AI. But it won’t be coming to Europe anytime soon.

10 September 2024

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iPhone 16 and AI: What to expect from Apple’s 'Glowtime' event

While it’s expected to be rolled out to users as early as October, don’t expect to see Apple intelligence in Europe anytime soon.

9 September 2024

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Chess: Carlsen and Niemann face off as rivals play online event

Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann play chess online for the first time since a cheating scandal two years ago.

6 September 2024

Mobility

Could Telsa's self-driving cars hit Europe's roads next year?

Tesla is also expected to reveal its robotaxi "Cybercab" in October in the US.

5 September 2024

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Will Telegram’s legal woes and X’s Brazil saga shake up social media?

Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov was arrested and charged for how he ran his platform and in the same week, Elon Musk’s platform X was banned in Brazil.

3 September 2024

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Clearview AI fined by Dutch authorities over facial recognition tech

It’s not the first time the US facial recognition company has been fined in Europe.

3 September 2024

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Brazil court unanimously upholds X ban as users switch platforms

Tech mogul Elon Musk accused one of Brazil's Supreme Court justices of carrying out "censorship orders" by blocking his social media platform.

2 September 2024

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Telegram faces 'dilemma' after France charges CEO, analysts say

Telegram has been crucial for anti-government protests but also for spreading criminal channels.

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Telegram: Which countries are clamping down on it and why?

Telegram is accused of promoting terrorism, selling illicit drugs, and more, but some claim it has also been essential in pro-democracy protests.

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Who is Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov?

He remains a mystery figure with multiple nationalities. Here is everything we know about the Telegram tech tycoon.

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There is now an open source AI definition. This is what it means

Google, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg say their AI is open source but a new definition may challenge that.

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Apple announces app changes to meet European DMA rules

Apple announced it would let EU users delete apps such as Safari and App Store.

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Mayoral candidate who wanted to govern with AI bot loses election

The electorate is not ready for an AI bot making political decisions but a US librarian says a ‘revolution’ is sprouting.

Health news

Neuralink brain chip patient uses technology to play Counter-Strike 2

Unlike the first patient, the brain chip has remained fully attached to the second patient’s brain.

Work

The UK wants to give workers the 'right to disconnect'. What is it?

The UK could become the latest country to allow workers the right to ignore emails during personal hours, but parts of Europe are already well ahead.

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Trump says he would name ‘brilliant’ Elon Musk to a cabinet role

“I certainly would, if he would do it,” Trump said on naming Musk to a cabinet or advisory role.

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