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"Chatbots Invade Our Lives: Will Privacy Keep Up?"
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"Chatbots Invade Our Lives: Will Privacy Keep Up?"

Recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence have led to significant advancements in protein structure prediction, with Google DeepMind's AlphaFold 2 achieving lab-level accuracy in just hours, a feat previously taking months. Meanwhile, the rise

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Ofcom Targets Online Sexism with New Naming and Shaming Policy
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Ofcom Targets Online Sexism with New Naming and Shaming Policy

UK media regulator Ofcom has introduced guidelines to combat online sexism, aiming to make the internet safer for women and girls by making it easier to report and act on abuse. The regulator has threatened to publicly name and shame platforms that f

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"AlphaFold's Future Threatens to Unfold Our Privacy"
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"AlphaFold's Future Threatens to Unfold Our Privacy"

Google DeepMind's AlphaFold 2 AI system, which predicts protein structures with lab-level accuracy, has had a significant impact on the scientific community since its development in 2020. The technology, led by Nobel laureates John Jumper and Demis H

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AlphaFold 2 Breaks New Ground in Protein Structure Prediction
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1ย hour, 43ย minutes ago

AlphaFold 2 Breaks New Ground in Protein Structure Prediction

A Nobel laureate from Google DeepMind's AlphaFold project shares insights on the technology's impact and future applications, revealing its potential to revolutionize fields such as medicine and materials science. Meanwhile, the growing trend of chat

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Computer Monitor Revolution: OLED, HDR, and Beyond
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1ย hour, 44ย minutes ago

Computer Monitor Revolution: OLED, HDR, and Beyond

The WIRED Gear team has compiled a list of their top-rated computer monitors, covering a range of budgets and features. From the Dell 27 Plus 4K Monitor, which offers exceptional color accuracy and a high-resolution display, to the Asus 24-Inch Full

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Warner Music Settles Lawsuit, Partners with AI Music Startup Suno
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19ย hours, 48ย minutes ago

Warner Music Settles Lawsuit, Partners with AI Music Startup Suno

Warner Music Group has settled its copyright lawsuit with AI music startup Suno, paving the way for a partnership that will integrate AI-generated music into the music industry while protecting artists' rights. As part of the deal, Suno will launch m

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Women in the Driver's Seat: Bangladesh's Entrepreneurial Boom
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1ย hour, 35ย minutes ago

Women in the Driver's Seat: Bangladesh's Entrepreneurial Boom

In Bangladesh, a new era of female-led entrepreneurship is emerging, driven by women like Reshma who are breaking free from traditional norms and creating their own paths to success. With support from the European Union, Reshma's apple cider vinegar

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Tesla's FSD Software Hits EU Regulatory Roadblock
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1ย day, 1ย hour ago

Tesla's FSD Software Hits EU Regulatory Roadblock

Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software may face a setback in Europe as Dutch regulator RDW clarifies that it plans to demonstrate FSD Supervised in February, not grant approval. This development casts uncertainty on Tesla's previously announced sch

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Kidnappers Strike Catholic School in Nigeria, Over 250 Children Remain Missing
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1ย day, 13ย hours ago

Kidnappers Strike Catholic School in Nigeria, Over 250 Children Remain Missing

Over 250 children remain missing in central Nigeria after being abducted from a Catholic boarding school on Friday, sparking widespread concern and comparisons to a similar Boko Haram incident over a decade ago. The mass abduction is considered one o

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Venture Capital "Zombies" Rise from the Dead as Investors Snap Up High-Growth Startups
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13ย hours, 47ย minutes ago

Venture Capital "Zombies" Rise from the Dead as Investors Snap Up High-Growth Startups

Bending Spoons, an Italian company, has rapidly grown its valuation to $11 billion through aggressive cost-cutting and price increases after acquiring stagnating tech brands like Evernote and AOL. This "hold forever" strategy, where companies are acq

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Venture Capital "Zombies" Rise from the Dead as Investors Snap Up High-Growth Startups
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1ย hour, 47ย minutes ago

Venture Capital "Zombies" Rise from the Dead as Investors Snap Up High-Growth Startups

Italian company Bending Spoons has rapidly grown its valuation to $11 billion through aggressive cost-cutting and price increases after acquiring stagnating tech brands like Evernote and AOL, with no plans to sell these businesses. This "hold forever

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YouTube Tackles Algorithm Frustration with Custom Feed Overhaul
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7ย hours, 47ย minutes ago

YouTube Tackles Algorithm Frustration with Custom Feed Overhaul

YouTube is testing a new feature called Your Custom Feed, which aims to address the frustration of algorithm-driven recommendations by allowing users to actively shape their feed with tailored prompts. The experimental feature, currently available to

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African Businesses Get Global Exposure with Groundbreaking Tourism Platform
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13ย hours, 51ย minutes ago

African Businesses Get Global Exposure with Groundbreaking Tourism Platform

African travel startup TripZapp is revolutionizing the way tourists explore the continent by providing a user-friendly platform for booking and paying for African travel experiences. Founded by Nigerian entrepreneur Rory Okoli, the platform aims to s

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"Ofcom Unleashes Crackdown on Online Sexism, Naming Shameful Platforms"
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13ย hours, 52ย minutes ago

"Ofcom Unleashes Crackdown on Online Sexism, Naming Shameful Platforms"

UK media regulator Ofcom has issued guidelines to combat online sexism, aiming to simplify reporting and addressing abuse, but critics argue that legally enforced measures are necessary for effective change. The guidelines, which threaten to publicly

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Microsoft Ditches WhatsApp Integration for AI Chatbot Copilot
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19ย hours, 47ย minutes ago

Microsoft Ditches WhatsApp Integration for AI Chatbot Copilot

Microsoft's AI chatbot Copilot will cease to be available on WhatsApp as of January 15, due to the platform's revised policies restricting general-purpose AI chatbots. This change will impact companies like Microsoft, which will need to redirect user

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Bristol Couple Demands Stamp Duty Repeal in Upcoming Budget
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19ย hours, 51ย minutes ago

Bristol Couple Demands Stamp Duty Repeal in Upcoming Budget

Ahead of the UK Budget, a couple earning ยฃ60,000 has called for the abolition of stamp duty, citing the significant additional cost it imposes on homebuyers. The tax, which applies to properties over a certain price in England and Northern Ireland, c

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Scientists Uncover Ancient Roots of Canine Diversity
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1ย hour, 38ย minutes ago

Scientists Uncover Ancient Roots of Canine Diversity

A groundbreaking study of prehistoric canine skulls reveals that the vast physical diversity in modern dogs originated thousands of years ago, contradicting the long-held assumption that it emerged during the Victorian era. The analysis of 500 ancien

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"Ofcom Unleashes Crackdown on Online Sexism, Naming Shameful Platforms"
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1ย hour, 52ย minutes ago

"Ofcom Unleashes Crackdown on Online Sexism, Naming Shameful Platforms"

UK media regulator Ofcom has issued guidelines to combat online sexism, aiming to simplify reporting and addressing abuse, but critics argue that legally enforced measures are necessary for effective change. The guidelines threaten to publicly shame

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Apple's A16 iPad Drops to $279: Save $70 on the Latest Entry-Level Model
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19ย hours, 45ย minutes ago

Apple's A16 iPad Drops to $279: Save $70 on the Latest Entry-Level Model

Apple's entry-level iPad, the A16 model, is now available for $279, a $70 discount from its original price of $349. This sale offers a great value for those seeking a powerful yet simple tablet for everyday use, such as streaming shows, working, and

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Warner Music Settles Lawsuit, Partners with AI Music Startup Suno
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13ย hours, 46ย minutes ago

Warner Music Settles Lawsuit, Partners with AI Music Startup Suno

Warner Music Group has settled its copyright lawsuit with AI music startup Suno, paving the way for a new partnership that promises to revolutionize music creation, interaction, and discovery while protecting artists and songwriters. As part of the d

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