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Thousands of Waymo robotaxis recalled over risk of entering flooded roads
The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas. Source link
More than 70 million warnings sent to people seeking child abuse material
The messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help. Source link
Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' – Meta's are selling better than ever
The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns. Source link
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Crumbling roads and other hazards – can AI make our streets safer? Source link
Sam Altman: Elon Musk wanted control of OpenAI even after death
Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he’s now suing. Source link
Canvas hack: company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data
The company behind Canvas says it has “reached an agreement” with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities. Source link
Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children
The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users. Source link
Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking
Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise. Source link
TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
Those who don’t subscribe will be able to use the platform for free – but be shown personalised ads by default. Source link
Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common. Source link