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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
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Yvonne Johnson has motor neuron disease. AI is helping to return her lost voice. Source link
Reddit fined £14m by UK data watchdog over age check failings
The UK’s data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online. Source link
Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up. Source link
'The end of Xbox': fans split as AI exec takes over Microsoft's top gaming role
The executive shake-up has sparked online debate about new boss Asha Sharma’s gaming credentials. Source link
Ofcom fines porn company £1.35m over age check failings
The regulator said it was fining 8579 LLC for failing to introduce proper age verification measures. Source link
Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting
OpenAI said the account’s activity did not meet the threshold to flag it to authorities when it was identified. Source link