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We tried Artifact, the 'TikTok of news'. Here’s how it works

Artifact, the new app developed by Instagram's founders, could rival Twitter for reading news and lifestyle articles.

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China bans Micron chips as tech row with US escalates

The move deepens a dispute between the US and China over technology and security.

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Contending with drought, French golf courses keep heads above water

Faced with a water shortage due to the drought, French golf clubs are finding ways to reduce water consumption

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OpenAI launches free ChatGPT app on iPhones

The free app of the wildly popular chatbot from OpenAI boasts new features like asking questions using your voice.

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Why are semiconductors at the heart of a ‘technology cold war’?

A trillion-dollar market, chips are at the heart of a tech ‘cold war’ growing in intensity. Here’s everything you need to know about the tiny electronic circuit that is powering modern technologies.

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This flower-like electrode could make brain surgery less invasive

The flower-shaped device can fit through a small hole in the skull and then gently unfold to monitor the brain.

Health news

Mice: The unsung heroes of scientific discovery

Some people may find the idea of "mice catalogues" horrifying, but genetically modified animal models have dramatically contributed to medical progress.

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US airports are testing facial recognition technology

Authorities say it will speed up identity checks at security, but critics are worried about bias in the algorithm and how people’s data will be used.

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Elon Musk announces woman will take over as CEO of Twitter

Analysts following Twitter's business have welcomed the news without knowing who the replacement will be.

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MEPs push to bring chatbots in line with EU's fundamental rights

MEPs want chatbots to include safeguards that will prevent them from generating content that is illegal under EU law.

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This 3D-printed fish could help prevent our oceans being emptied

The ready-to-cook, flaky fish fillet is expected to enter the consumer market next year in Singapore and then in countries like the US and Japan.

World News

Warfare's brave new world enters a military moral maze

Experts discuss the ethical and legal dilemmas thrown up by rapid advances in battlefield technology such as AI, machine learning and robotics.

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Biden and Harris meet with Big Tech CEOs to address AI threats

The Biden administration spoke to Google, Microsoft, and others at the White House to address key concerns around artificial intelligence (AI).

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‘Godfather of AI' quits Google to freely warn of the tech's dangers

Geoffrey Hinton, 75, says he now regrets having devoted his career to AI: “I console myself with the normal excuse: If I hadn’t done it, somebody else would have”.

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Why London is still a hub for European tech jobs post-Brexit

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Lots of high-growth companies, a focus on innovation and a vibrant start-up community – here’s why you should consider London for a career in tech.

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Google, Facebook, Twitter among companies under stricter EU rules

Tech companies with over 45 million active monthly users are considered "very large" by the European Commission and have to respect certain privacy and transparency obligations.

Ecotech

Solar innovation: Why do we need lightweight solar panels?

Lightweight honeycomb solar panels could be the future of sustainable renewable energy.

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Is blockchain the future? These European companies are banking on it

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With growing potential and applications, the global blockchain sector is booming. Find out how European countries hope to take the lead.

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Nick Cave: “Highly problematic” art can be enjoyable

Nick Cave has shared his views on how “highly problematic” art can be enjoyable and the growing dangers of AI

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European clean tech companies head to the US thanks to tax breaks

The US blindsided the EU when the Inflation Reduction Act became law in August, putting the US on course to eclipse the EU in the race to reduce emissions.