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  • In the time of tariffs, Nvidia and AMD cut unusual deals with Trump

    Two chipmakers make revenue-sharing pledges, OpenAI reveals GPT-5 and AOL bids dial-up adieu Hello, and welcome to TechScape. My Spotify playlists are undergoing a British invasion this week. Here’s what I’m listening to: PinkPantheress, Lola Young and Evita in London. Continue reading…

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  • Trump sparks concern after suggesting he might allow sales of Nvidia’s advanced AI chips in China

    President says he could make deal for Nvidia to sell downgraded version of Blackwell chip in China but expert warns that could help Beijing compete in AI Donald Trump has flagged allowing Nvidia to sell chips in China that are more advanced than currently allowed, in another “deal” that would loosen export restrictions despite deep-seated…

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  • AI tools used by English councils downplay women’s health issues, study finds

    Exclusive: LSE research finds risk of gender bias in care decisions made based on AI summaries of case notes Artificial intelligence tools used by more than half of England’s councils are downplaying women’s physical and mental health issues and risk creating gender bias in care decisions, research has found. The study found that when using…

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  • Wikipedia can challenge Online Safety Act if strictest rules apply to it, says judge

    Wikimedia Foundation says it will be forced reduce access to site if it is classified as a category 1 provider The operator of Wikipedia has been given permission by a high court judge to challenge the Online Safety Act if it is categorised as a high-risk platform, which would impose the most stringent duties. The…

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  • Cat soap operas and babies trapped in space: the ‘AI slop’ taking over YouTube

    Nearly one in 10 of the fastest growing channels globally consist of mass-produced, surreal AI-generated videos Babies trapped in space, zombie football stars and cat soap operas: welcome to YouTube in the era of AI video. Nearly one in 10 of the fastest growing YouTube channels globally are showing AI-generated content only, as breakthroughs in…

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  • Digital resurrection: fascination and fear over the rise of the deathbot

    Ozzy Osbourne appeared as an AI-generated image at a recent Rod Stewart concert, prompting questions about how the ghoulish phenomenon will affect grieving Rod Stewart had a few surprise guests at a recent concert in Charlotte, North Carolina. His old friend Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer of Black Sabbath who died last month, was apparently…

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  • OpenAI will not disclose GPT-5’s energy use. It could be higher than past models

    Experts working to benchmark resource use of AI models say new version’s enhanced capabilities come at a steep cost In mid-2023, if a user asked OpenAI’s ChatGPT for a recipe for artichoke pasta or instructions on how to make a ritual offering to the ancient Canaanite deity Moloch, its response might have taken – very…

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  • FBI and NSPCC alarmed at ‘shocking’ rise in online sextortion of children

    Snapchat logged about 20,000 cases last year of adults grooming children online, more than other social media platforms combined Tech companies including Snapchat and Facebook reported more than 9,600 cases of adults grooming children online in the UK in just six months last year – the equivalent of about 400 a week. Law enforcement agencies,…

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  • Microsoft investigates Israeli military’s use of Azure cloud storage

    Concerns that tech company’s Israel-based staff may have concealed key details of work follow Guardian investigation Microsoft is investigating how Israel’s military surveillance agency, Unit 8200, is using its Azure cloud storage platform, amid concerns the company’s staff in Israel may have concealed key details about its work on sensitive military projects. Senior executives are…

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  • The Rise of AI-Powered Wellness Technology in UK Smart Homes

    The Rise of AI-Powered Wellness Technology in UK Smart Homes

    Introduction to AI-Powered Wellness Technology In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into smart home ecosystems has marked a significant shift in how technology can support overall wellness. AI-powered wellness technology focuses on improving health, comfort, and energy efficiency within homes by utilizing advanced data analytics and automation. In the UK, this trend…

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