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Holocaust denial entering Dutch schools via social media, survey says

Teachers who responded to a survey in the Netherlands say their students confront them with Holocaust-related disinformation they likely picked up on social media.

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Cybercriminals gave AI a go — and came away disappointed, study finds

New research from the University of Edinburgh found that hackers had little success in using AI tools in their work, either directly in their scams or in developing more effective tools.

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Which European country is attracting the most AI talent?

Europe is becoming a third market for AI talent as visa restrictions make it harder for tech workers to live and work in the United States, and as China produces fewer AI workers, a new study finds.

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OpenAI just changed its principles. Here’s what’s changing

What has changed in almost a decade of OpenAI’s mission? Here’s a look at the company’s new ‘principles’ document.

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ChatGPT mirrors abusive language in heated conversations, study finds

OpenAI’s ChatGPT produced insults and swear words as it responded to tense human conflicts, a study has found.

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Tim Cook’s Apple: Key moments of a 15-year era

When Tim Cook took over from Steve Jobs, he wasn't expected to reinvent Apple, only to keep it running. 15 years later he hands over one of the worlds most valuable companies. Here's how he did that.

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Social media fine print may limit users’ right to sue

Terms and conditions documents are becoming harder to read and sometimes waive a user’s right to sue the platform in court, according to a new analysis.

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Most EU defence systems rely on US cloud services, think tank warns

A vast majority of EU countries rely on US cloud services for their national defence agencies, putting them at risk of a "kill switch" that shuts down service at any time.

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Using AI for tasks may erode intellect in just 10 minutes, study shows

Participants who used AI to solve basic math and reading comprehension questions did worse than their peers who did not rely on the technology, a new study found.

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OpenAI unveils model with limited rollout days after Anthropic

Chat GPT 5.4 Cyber has fewer restrictions for cybersecurity questions for the verified professionals that will use it.

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What's next for NASA after Artemis II's lunar fly-by?

Artemis II brought humans the farthest they have ever gone around the Moon, but NASA is already looking ahead to future missions.

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How disinformation affected Hungary's tightly fought election

Disinformation analysts identified new tactics ahead of last weekend's polls, including fabricated news stories tailored to propaganda narratives, private Facebook groups used to spread party messaging and signs of Russian interference.

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Artemis II astronauts brace for a 13-minute 'fireball' return to Earth

The Orion spacecraft will fall over 120,000 metres in 13 minutes and travel to a special "splashdown" site off the coast of California.

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Court rejects Anthropic appeal over US national security risk label

The debate started when Anthropic refused to give the US government unfettered access to its AI chatbot, Claude.

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Telegram hosts network sharing non-consensual content in Spain, Italy

European non-profit AI Forensics found an "ecosystem of abuse at scale" operated on Telegram, with users distributing and selling harmful sexual content across borders despite the platform’s moderation efforts.

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OpenAI backs robot taxes and shorter workweeks in AI push

The company believes that AIs will soon become smarter than humans, which will have a drastic effect on how people work, live and pay taxes.

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How to spot AI-generated disinformation

Do independent research, look for clues in the image and trust expert fact-checkers are good ways to identify whether an image could be AI-generated.

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Iran threatens Big Tech companies in the Middle East by April 1

A new warning in Farsi from the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps account says they will be targeting 17 American tech companies, including Microsoft, Apple, Google, Meta, Nvidia and Palantir.

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What to know about plans for one of Europe’s largest AI data centres

The facility in Lappeenranta, Finland, will offer up to 310 megawatts of power, the same as three hyperscaler data centres.

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Australia accuses social media giants of ignoring under-16 ban

The eSafety Commissioner identified 'poor practices' from social media companies, such as platforms allowing unlimited attempts for a user to pass their age assurance methods.

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