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Chicago Tribune Sues Perplexity Over Alleged Copyright Infringement
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Chicago Tribune Sues Perplexity Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

The Chicago Tribune has filed a lawsuit against AI search engine Perplexity, alleging copyright infringement and accusing the company of using its content verbatim in its search results, despite Perplexity's claims of only using non-verbatim factual

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Tesla's FSD Software Faces 80+ Road Rule Violations, NHTSA Warns
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Tesla's FSD Software Faces 80+ Road Rule Violations, NHTSA Warns

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has expanded its investigation into Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, citing at least 80 instances of potential safety violations, including running red lights and crossing into the w

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Ants Unleash Last-Ditch Warning Signal to Save Colony from Infection
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Ants Unleash Last-Ditch Warning Signal to Save Colony from Infection

Scientists at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria have discovered that terminally ill ant pupae release a unique scent to warn their colony of an impending infection, prompting worker ants to disinfect and isolate the affected individual,

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The New York Times Sues Perplexity Over Alleged AI Copyright Infringement
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13ย hours, 3ย minutes ago

The New York Times Sues Perplexity Over Alleged AI Copyright Infringement

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against AI search startup Perplexity, alleging copyright infringement for using the outlet's content without permission or compensation in its commercial products. This move follows a broader industry strategy b

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UK Adult Website Fined ยฃ1m for Failing to Verify Users' Ages
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1ย hour, 10ย minutes ago

UK Adult Website Fined ยฃ1m for Failing to Verify Users' Ages

UK regulator Ofcom has fined AVS Group Ltd ยฃ1m for failing to implement effective age verification measures on its adult website, despite repeated attempts to contact the company. The fine, which includes an additional ยฃ50,000 for non-compliance, is

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AI Pioneer Julie Bornstein Unveils $50M Startup to Revolutionize Customer Experience
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AI Pioneer Julie Bornstein Unveils $50M Startup to Revolutionize Customer Experience

Julie Bornstein's AI startup, Daydream, highlights the challenges of translating AI technology into practical, user-friendly applications. Despite significant funding from investors like Google Ventures, Bornstein and her CTO, Maria Belousova, have f

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Meta Cuts Off Thousands of Australian Teens from Instagram, Facebook, and Threads
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2ย days, 1ย hour ago

Meta Cuts Off Thousands of Australian Teens from Instagram, Facebook, and Threads

Meta has begun removing Australian children under 16 from its social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, ahead of the country's world-first social media ban on December 10. This move affects an estimated 150,000 Facebook user

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Aaru Secures $1B Valuation in Series A Funding, Revolutionizing AI-Driven Research
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1ย hour, 6ย minutes ago

Aaru Secures $1B Valuation in Series A Funding, Revolutionizing AI-Driven Research

Aaru, a cutting-edge AI synthetic research startup, has secured a Series A funding round led by Redpoint Ventures, reportedly at a $1 billion "headline" valuation, with a blended valuation below $1 billion for other investors. This innovative approac

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DEVELOPING: Appeals Court Upholds Trump's Firing of Independent Agency Heads
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15ย hours, 27ย minutes ago

DEVELOPING: Appeals Court Upholds Trump's Firing of Independent Agency Heads

A US appeals court has upheld President Trump's decision to fire two independent agency heads, Cathy Harris of the Merit Systems Protection Board and Gwynne Wilcox of the National Labor Relations Board, despite federal laws requiring cause for remova

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Saudi Drama "Hijra" Heads to Oscars, Unveiling a Nation's Hidden Strictures
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12ย hours, 53ย minutes ago

Saudi Drama "Hijra" Heads to Oscars, Unveiling a Nation's Hidden Strictures

In the critically acclaimed Saudi drama "Hijra," writer-director Shahad Ameen crafts a poignant road movie that delves into the strictures of Saudi society through the disappearance of a young woman during a pilgrimage to Mecca. As the grandmother an

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Twitch Star QTCinderella Regrets Streaming Career, Cites Crushing Pressure
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1ย hour, 11ย minutes ago

Twitch Star QTCinderella Regrets Streaming Career, Cites Crushing Pressure

Twitch streamer QTCinderella, with over 1.2 million followers, has expressed regret over her decision to start streaming, citing the negative impacts of constant scrutiny and safety concerns that have taken a toll on her mental well-being. Despite he

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Defense Secretary Faces Scrutiny Over Deadly Boat Strike and Jan 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect
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18ย hours, 56ย minutes ago

Defense Secretary Faces Scrutiny Over Deadly Boat Strike and Jan 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced scrutiny on two fronts, including criticism for using encrypted messaging app Signal to discuss a US attack on Yemen. Meanwhile, lawmakers viewed disturbing video footage of a deadly September boat strike in the C

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City Council Meetings Get AI-Powered Transparency Boost
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13ย hours, 3ย minutes ago

City Council Meetings Get AI-Powered Transparency Boost

Hamlet, a new streaming channel, is revolutionizing access to city council meetings by using AI to process hours of video footage and provide actionable insights. This innovative platform is not only benefiting citizens seeking transparency but also

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Fentanyl Vaccine Set for Groundbreaking Trial: A Tiny Amount Can Be Deadly
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1ย day, 19ย hours ago

Fentanyl Vaccine Set for Groundbreaking Trial: A Tiny Amount Can Be Deadly

A groundbreaking fentanyl vaccine is set to undergo its first human trial, aiming to prevent overdose deaths by neutralizing the lethal effects of the highly potent synthetic opioid. Developed by ARMR Sciences, the vaccine targets the specific mechan

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AWS Unleashes Kiro Powers: AI Coding Assistants Get Boost from Stripe, Figma, and Datadog Integrations
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1ย hour, 1ย minute ago

AWS Unleashes Kiro Powers: AI Coding Assistants Get Boost from Stripe, Figma, and Datadog Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled Kiro powers, a groundbreaking AI-assisted coding system that enables developers to tap into specialized expertise in specific tools and workflows on demand, significantly reducing computational resource waste an

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Major Adult Website Fined ยฃ1m for Failing Age Verification, Ignoring UK Regulator
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19ย hours, 9ย minutes ago

Major Adult Website Fined ยฃ1m for Failing Age Verification, Ignoring UK Regulator

UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has fined AVS Group Ltd ยฃ1 million for failing to implement effective age verification measures on its adult website, as mandated by the UK Online Safety Act. Notably, the company has ignored Ofcom's repeated att

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Apple's Leadership Shifts into High Gear as Top Executives Depart
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1ย day, 1ย hour ago

Apple's Leadership Shifts into High Gear as Top Executives Depart

Apple's executive shake-up continues with the announcement of two high-profile departures: Kate Adams, the company's general counsel since 2017, and Lisa Jackson, vice president for Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, who will retire in late

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Data Centres Spark Power Crunch, Delaying West London Housing Projects
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19ย hours, 9ย minutes ago

Data Centres Spark Power Crunch, Delaying West London Housing Projects

A new report reveals that the rapid expansion of energy-hungry data centres in west London has delayed new housing developments, exacerbating the city's housing crisis. The data centres' massive electricity demands have reached a critical point, caus

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Rafah Crossing Remains Shut, Trapping 2 Million Gaza Residents in Crisis
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19ย hours, 6ย minutes ago

Rafah Crossing Remains Shut, Trapping 2 Million Gaza Residents in Crisis

The Rafah crossing, a critical lifeline for Gaza's two million residents, remains under the control of Egypt and Israel, with both countries imposing restrictions that have effectively blocked the crossing, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the

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Fed Officials Under Fire to Shed Light on Central Bank Decision-Making
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1ย day, 18ย hours ago

Fed Officials Under Fire to Shed Light on Central Bank Decision-Making

Federal Reserve officials are facing a critical decision on interest rates, with some members advocating for a cut despite Chairman Jerome Powell's caution. However, a shift in perspective is needed, recognizing that interest rates reflect the value

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