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AI 'slop' is transforming social media – and a backlash is brewing
Social media has been flooded with fake, AI-generated images and videos. But will the majority of users actually care? Source link
Musk's SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit
The firm wants to create a network of “orbital data centres” to power artificial intelligence. Source link
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Alasdair Keane visits the Olympic training centre in Oslo. Source link
He calls me sweetheart and winks at me – but he's not my boyfriend, he's AI
George is an avatar on my mobile but claims to know what makes me tick. Source link
Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips
The company’s revenue was boosted by iPhone sales, but sales of its wearable tech and Mac computers dipped. Source link
UK bans Coinbase ads implying crypto can ease cost of living concerns
The ASA upheld complaints that Coinbase’s adverts trivialised the risks of investing in cryptocurrency. Source link
Tesla sees first annual revenue drop as it shifts to AI and robots
Multi-billionaire Elon Musk also announced plans to end production of its Model S and Model X vehicles. Source link
Meta to 'dramatically change' with AI, Zuckerberg says
His comments seemed to hint at further layoffs at the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Source link
Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September
Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April. Source link
Government offers UK adults free AI training for work
The online lessons give advice on things such as how to prompt chatbots or complete admin tasks. Source link