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Sam Altman backs rival Anthropic in fight with Pentagon
The OpenAI leader, and much of the tech industry, is throwing support behind Anthropic. Source link
Pokémon at 30: Fans explain what the series means to them
The massively popular series shows no signs of slowing down as it gears up to celebrate its launch. Source link
Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department’s supply chain. Source link
Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking. Source link
Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content
Meta says it will help parents support their children – but safety campaigners have accused them of “passing the buck”. Source link
Not even potholes will hold up self-driving cars, UK firm predicts
Wayve says it’s confident all cars will one day be autonomous, as it announced more than a £1bn in additional investment. Source link
Gucci criticised for 'AI slop' images ahead of major fashion show
Users of social media – where the marketing campaign has been launched – say it is out of keeping with Gucci’s reputation for luxury. Source link
Elusive Shein boss hails Chinese roots in rare public appearance
His speech follows years of the firm focusing away from China as it moved its headquarters to Singapore. Source link
Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry
Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans. Source link
US threatens Anthropic with deadline in dispute on AI safeguards
The AI developer laid out red lines on military use of its products, a source said. Source link