Wed 30 July 2025: A new study, contributed to by doctors from the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), has found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT can trigger psychotic symptoms in vulnerable individuals. Researchers caution that large language models may blur the perception of reality, potentially initiating or worsening psychosis. “CHATBOT PSYCHOSIS” IS A REAL PHENOMENON Neuropsychiatrist Hamilton Morrin from King’s College […]
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Wed 30 July 2025: YouTube has announced on Tuesday that it will begin rolling out a machine learning-based age estimation system in the US over the coming weeks, aiming to provide more tailored protections for teen users. The new artificial intelligence (AI) technology will assess user behavior, including video categories, search patterns, and account longevity, […]
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Tue 29 July 2025: At the unveiling of a new portrait of King Charles this week, humanoid artist Ai-Da shared the inspiration behind the layered and intricate piece, while emphasising it had no intention of “replacing” human creators. Designed to closely resemble a human woman, Ai-Da is among the world’s most advanced robots, featuring a […]
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Mon 28 July 2025: Developed by Meta’s Reality Labs research team, the device works with surface electromyography (sEMG) sensors placed on the wrist. These sensors detect electrical signals from muscle movements and translate them into computer commands. For instance, users can write messages by mimicking writing in the air, open applications, or move the cursor—all without touching […]
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Sun 27 July 2025: The Donald Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is considering using artificial intelligence to generate a “delete list” of federal regulations. The department aims to reduce 50 per cent of rules before the first anniversary of Trump’s inauguration. The “Doge AI Deregulation Decision Tool” will analyze 200,000 government regulations and […]
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Fri 25 July 2025: Facebook parent company Meta is hosting ads on its platforms, including Instagram and Threads, to fund Israeli military gear, which in many cases, was responsible for the killings of unarmed civilians in Gaza, according to new research. The ads, critics say, also seem to directly violate the platform’s own rules on […]
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Tue 22 July 2025: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how people search online, offering instant answers while siphoning away valuable traffic from leading websites, according to data from SimilarWeb and other sources. AI-driven search results from Google, ChatGPT, and Perplexity now allow users to access information at a glance, reducing the need to click through […]
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Tue 22 July 2025: Trump Media and Technology Group Corp., the operator of Truth Social, Truth+, and Truth.Fi, announced Monday that it has amassed approximately $2 billion in Bitcoin and Bitcoin-related securities as part of its bitcoin treasury strategy. The company’s bitcoin holdings now account for roughly two-thirds of its $3 billion in liquid assets, […]
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Mon 21 July 2025: WhatsApp is introducing an “AI-handoff” tab to the chat filters on its business platform, aimed at improving customer service and simplifying the handling of inquiries needing human attention. WABetaInfo reports that this tool will help businesses using AI responses by identifying conversations that require human intervention. While these AI tools can […]
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Mon 21 July 2025: Microsoft warned of ongoing cyberattacks targeting server software used by government agencies and businesses for internal document sharing, urging customers to apply security updates immediately. The FBI acknowledged the attacks on Sunday, stating it is collaborating with federal and private sector partners but provided no further details. In an alert issued […]
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