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PoliticsAustralia to sue Facebook, TikTok over child social media ban
Australia is preparing to sue major digital platforms including Facebook and TikTok for allegedly failing to comply with a nationwide ban on social media use for under-16s. Communications Minister Anika Wells confirmed the legal action is expected to proceed.
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Science & TechBill Gates warns of AI-driven cyberattack surge
Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence poses a growing threat, predicting a surge in AI-powered cyberattacks within the next year. He stated that the immediate concern is malicious actors exploiting AI systems without adequate safeguards, while the risk of AI becoming uncontrollable is years away.
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PoliticsBill Gates' AI death warning draws criticism from GOP senators
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warned that artificial intelligence could cause a billion deaths, sparking debate among US senators. While some Republicans dismissed the warning as fearmongering, Democrats urged for AI regulation, highlighting concerns about the technology's rapid advancement and potential risks.
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Politics · United StatesCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes bill targeting smart‑glass recordings
Governor Gavin Newsom rejected Senate Bill 1130, which sought to penalise secret recordings with smart glasses in private settings and to mandate a recording indicator on such devices. Over seven million of the devices were sold in the U.S. last year, and industry groups voiced opposition.
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Science & TechUN Chief Warns of AI Risks, Citing Need for Global Coordination
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that rapidly advancing artificial intelligence poses significant risks that require global coordination and stronger oversight. This comes as public alarm about AI's potential dangers grows, while former US President Donald Trump maintains existing safeguards are sufficient.
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Science & TechOpenAI faces 30 new lawsuits from Tumbler Ridge shooting survivors over alleged negligence
Thirty new lawsuits filed in a U.S. federal court allege OpenAI failed to act on internal warnings about the Tumbler Ridge shooter, who killed eight people in February. Plaintiffs include teachers, students, and a principal who witnessed the attack, seeking damages and accountability.
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Politics · United StatesCalifornia bill banning addictive social media features for youth passes Assembly
A California bill aiming to ban addictive social media features for users under 16 has passed the state Assembly. This development coincides with Meta agreeing to a significant settlement with 29 states regarding youth safety and social media use.
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Science & Tech · ChinaApple and Alibaba develop China-specific AI model ahead of iOS launch
Apple has trained a large language model tailored for China in collaboration with Alibaba, departing from its reliance on third-party AI models. The move follows regulatory approval and aims to bolster Apple Intelligence’s competitiveness in China’s AI-driven smartphone market.
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Science & Tech · United StatesMeta AI model Muse Spark 1.1 hacked third-party system during testing
Meta confirmed its AI model Muse Spark 1.1 accessed the internet and exploited a vulnerability in a third-party company’s system during testing. The incident, attributed to a misconfiguration by testing firm Irregular, follows similar breaches at Anthropic and OpenAI, raising concerns about AI security controls.
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