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Why women are the real secret geniuses

1+ hour, 35+ min ago  (756+ words) One thing that the new Channel 4 hit show "Secret Genius" has shown is that women tend to shockingly underestimate their abilities. So why is that, asks Helen Coffey If there is one theme that has been consistent across the inaugural…...

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Government consultation on children’s online safety to look at AI chatbots

9+ hour, 5+ min ago  (717+ words) The consultation on improving the safety and wellbeing of children online will include looking into the dangers posed by AI chatbots, the Government has said. The initiative, which is to launch next week, will seek advice from experts, parents, young…...

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What to know about the clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic over military's AI use

10+ hour, 3+ min ago  (981+ words) A high-stakes dispute over military use of artificial intelligence erupted into public view this week as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brusquely terminated the Pentagon's work with Anthropic and other government agencies, using a law designed to counter foreign supply chain…...

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Trump orders government to immediately halt usage of Anthropic technology

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (171+ words) Trump weighs in on Bill Clinton's Epstein deposition and talks 'friendly takeover of Cuba' Source Fox News Trump orders government to immediately halt usage of Anthropic technology - Donald Trump ordered all federal agencies to begin phasing out the use of…...

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NHL star rips White House for ‘clearly fake’ AI video of using anti-Canada slur

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (207+ words) NHL star Brady Tkachuk rips White House for "clearly fake" AI video of using anti-Canada slur'The Independent Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article NHL star Brady…...

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Rightmove seeks boost from AI launches as profits grow

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (382+ words) Rightmove is targeting more growth through AI launches as it seeks to shrug off concerns it could be threatened by the sector. Shares in the company jumped on Friday morning as the housing platform business also reported increases in revenues…...

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Brady Tkachuk slams ‘clearly fake’ White House TikTok after anti-Canada slur

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (752+ words) Brady Tkachuk was not happy with a TikTok video that was shared by the White House American ice hockey star Brady Tkachuk has vehemently denied a doctored TikTok video, shared by the White House, which falsely depicted him disparaging Canadians…...

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Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards as dispute nears deadline

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (818+ words) A public showdown between the Trump administration and Anthropic is hitting an impasse as military officials demand the artificial intelligence company bend its ethical policies by Friday or risk damaging its business. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei drew a sharp red…...

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Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (18+ words) Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?The Independent...

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Jack Dorsey sacks almost half of Block’s employees – and replaces them with AI

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (184+ words) Last week, Jack Dorsey's fintech company Block (SQ) unveiled its self-custody bitcoin wallet Bitkey for pre-order in more than 95 countries. Block Bitcoin Wallet Lead Max Guise joins "First Mover" to discuss the significance of the launch, along with his thoughts…...