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Clanker: The Star Wars reference fronting an anti-AI wave online

The term is taking off on social media as people grow fed up with AI making things up, sounding too human, and worry about the technology eradicating jobs.

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Will Smith responds to backlash for AI concert video with AI cat clip

You've gotta be kitten me... Will Smith has responded to the backlash for his AI-generated video of audience members with a new clip, which pokes fun at his detractors. However, the new clip - while humorous - fails to take into consideration the existential threat AI poses to the music industry.

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AI simulation shows ‘worst-case scenario’ Mount Fuji eruption

The AI-generated video released by Japanese officials for Volcanic Disaster Preparedness Day in Japan shows a simulation of a potential violent eruption of the active volcano.

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What we know about Alibaba’s potential new AI chip

The potential new chip could have global implications as the AI arms race makes pace.

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AI stethoscope can detect heart issues in 15 seconds, UK doctors find

About two-thirds of patients who were flagged by the AI stethoscope as potentially having heart failure did not actually have it.

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European names grace Time’s 100 list of most influential people in AI

Sam Altman and the big AI companies made the list, but there were also some surprising names.

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Amnesty urges governments to ‘break up’ with Big Tech

The report said AI is ‘the next phase’ of tech giants’ global ‘dominance’.

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Fragile truce: what the new US–EU trade deal means for digital

A week after the US–EU digital trade deal was unveiled, it is already under fire. Trump has threatened new tariffs, Brussels is pressing ahead with new rules, and both sides are sharpening arguments, underscoring how fragile yet vital the pact is for transatlantic tech.

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Scientists create AI tool to predict risk for hereditary diseases

The researchers say the model could be used to help doctors decipher the results of genetic tests and funnel patients into the appropriate level of care.

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AI is increasing cyberattacks and Europe is being hit the hardest

Europe is one of the regions hardest hit by cyberattacks in 2025, according to a report from an American cloud security company.

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Nvidia AI chips sales rise but so do fears of an AI bubble bursting

Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, is not seeing its sales grow as quickly as expected, fuelling investors’ worries about a persisting tech bubble.

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Too good to be true? How to spot fake job scams

LinkedIn is advising prospective job seekers to be aware of scams on the platform ahead of a post-summer hiring surge.

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Anthropic settles AI copyright lawsuit with book authors

A settlement is coming next week in a class action copyright lawsuit of book authors against artificial intelligence company Anthropic.

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Elon Musk’s xAI sues Apple and OpenAI over stifling AI competition

“In a desperate bid to protect its smartphone monopoly, Apple has joined forces with the company that most benefits from inhibiting competition and innovation in AI: OpenAI," the lawsuit reads.

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Will Smith accused of using AI for ‘embarrassing’ tour video

Many are convinced that Will Smith and his team have doctored a video promoting the rapper-actor's ongoing tour so that the crowds appear larger. It’s not a great look, especially with the existential threat AI poses for musicians...

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Lab-grown oils could make your cosmetics deforestation-free

Traditional palm and cocoa butter supply chains can take months. SMEY’s lab-grown oils cut that down to only 30 days.

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Data centres: too many blank spots in Central and Eastern Europe

EU Tech Loop makes the case for European investment in AI gigafactories to be built on the bloc's eastern flank.

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A Google Gemini prompt uses as much energy as 9 seconds of TV

Technology companies have been reserved about the environmental impact of their AI models.

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AI robo-delivery-dogs hit the streets of Zurich in Just Eat pilot

The Dutch food delivery company has teamed up with Swiss firm RIVR to deploy autonomous robot dogs for food delivery, piloting the tech first in Zurich and later in other European cities.

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UN brings women back into the classroom to bridge the gender gap in AI

UN Women is trying to ensure women aren’t left behind in the artificial intelligence revolution by educating ‘feminist leaders’ on how to build and use AI for social change.

AI is reshaping industries, from natural language processing with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini to image generation with Midjourney and DALL·E. Autonomous systems like Tesla’s Autopilot and robotics powered by Boston Dynamics are pushing automation forward, while DeepMind’s AlphaFold is revolutionizing medical research. Stay informed on breakthroughs, ethical debates, and the global push for regulation as AI continues to evolve.