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China unleashes a new wave of AI models ahead of Lunar New Year

Major Chinese AI companies such as Alibaba, ByteDance, and Zhipu have all announced launches in the weeks leading up to the Lunar New Year, while the industry awaits a possible new drop byDeepSeek.

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AI greenwashing: Big Tech’s AI climate promises fall flat, study finds

Only 26 percent of climate-related AI claims cite any academic papers, while 36 percent didn’t cite any evidence at all, according to German non-profit Beyond Fossil Fuels.

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AI or human? Question rise over who’s posting on social site Moltbook

Moltbook claimed to be the exclusive social media site for autonomous agents, but a new study suggests there might be humans behind the posts.

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How to keep children safe online without banning social media

Here are some ways parents can keep their children safe online without having to restrict social media entirely.

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TikTok’s 'addictive' design breaches EU law, European Commission says

The European Commission found that TikTok has not sufficiently limited addictive features such as infinite scroll, which encourages compulsive behaviour.

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Winter Olympic Games tech: AI replays, drones, and transparent torches

Innovations at Milano Cortina 2026 include AI everywhere and drones.

Space

NASA delays Artemis II launch Moon mission again due to fuel leak

NASA is delaying the Artemis II mission launch to March so crews have time to study and fix the leak in the rocket’s hydrogen system.

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Inside Moltbook, the a social network where AI bots hang out

No humans allowed: Inside the AI social network where AI bots can hang out and post ‘submots’.

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What Is Upscrolled? The social media platform rivalling TikTok

Upscrolled wants to create a space where users can ‘freely express thoughts, share moments and connect with others’ outside of conventional Big Tech platforms.

Health news

Why weight loss drugs aren't Denmark's trump card in Greenland dispute

Novo Nordisk, the Danish manufacturer of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, has a large market share in the US. But it's not enough to put pressure on US President Donald Trump's administration during Greenland talks, experts say.

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AI is an ‘existential danger,’ Anthropic CEO says

Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, says that humanity needs to regulate the use of AI, otherwise it could lead to the creation of autocratic governments that utilise the technology to suppress populations.

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What defence tech is aboard the US carrier now the Middle East?

The American Navy describes the USS Abraham Lincoln as ‘the largest warship in the world,’ which can support over 65 aircraft and 97,000 tons of equipment.

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What’s for dinner? Just Eat launches AI assistant to tackle dilemma

The AI can understand user questions and recommend meals, restaurants, or grocery products tailored to their needs.

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Elon Musk’s Grok generates explicit images despite safeguards, study

An overwhelming majority of Grok user-generated content from a mid-January analysis depicts nudity or sexual activity, according to a think tank.

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT has a Western bias, study finds

ChatGPT’s viewpoints are shaped by the predominantly Western, white, male developers and platform owners who built it, a study finds.

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What is the ‘Golden Dome’ and how would it work?

US President Donald Trump said his planned acquisition of Greenland is crucial for his $175-billion ‘Golden Dome’ defence project. Here’s what we know so far about the system.

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Iran’s internet blackout: How authorities could be blocking Starlink

Iran may be using mobile signal jammers similar to those used by Russia in Ukraine, an expert says.

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WHO warns low taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol pose health risks

Low taxes, which are not in line with inflation, are ineffective in reducing alcohol or sugary drink consumption, the World Health Organization warns.

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Which countries are taking aim at Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot?

Global crackdown: These nations are restricting or speaking out against Grok over non-consensual sexually explicit deepfakes

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One night of sleep data can reveal risk of over 100 diseases: study

Stanford researchers taught an AI to “learn the language of sleep” to predict whether patients were at risk of developing over 100 conditions.

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