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Anthropic picks Accenture for third-party AI safety evaluations
Anthropic has partnered with consulting giant Accenture to provide independent, embedded evaluations of its frontier AI models for safety compliance. The move marks the first concrete step in a broader plan proposed last week by Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei to slow the pace of AI development by requiring frontier AI companies to grant ongoing,…
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Why buy a streaming device when you have a smart TV?
As streaming devices and smart TVs largely offer the same access to services such as Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu, many people assume owning one makes the other redundant. However, pairing a smart TV with a standalone streaming device, such as a Roku, Fire TV Stick or Chromecast, can be worthwhile, particularly as televisions age and…
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John Torode says BBC ‘spat him out’ when they sacked him from Masterchef in race row – and reveals why he agreed to be Gregg Wallace’s best man
John Torode has said the BBC “spat him out” when he was dismissed from Masterchef last summer following a race row involving his former co-host Gregg Wallace, and has revealed that his relationship with Wallace was strictly professional despite acting as his best man. Torode, 61, was sacked over the phone while on holiday, months…
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Houthis claim attack on Saudi capital after smoke seen rising near Riyadh airport
Iran-backed Houthi militants claimed responsibility for launching drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles at Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh and Red Sea energy facilities on Saturday, prompting the first air raid alerts in the capital since July. Black smoke rose from Aramco fuel tanks near Riyadh’s international airport, with flights temporarily disrupted and explosions heard across…
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Brutal storm batters Spain’s Costa Blanca: Cars left submerged as torrential rain turns streets into rivers in Brit holiday hotspots
Severe storms battered Spain’s Costa Blanca, with torrential rain and flash flooding turning streets into rivers in popular destinations including Alicante and Benidorm. The weather caused cars to become stranded, businesses to flood and debris to be swept into roads, highlighting continuing risks for residents and holidaymakers after a British man recently died in flash…
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Even mid-sprint to a secret flight, the Navy’s tech chief has a pitch for investors
Justin Fanelli, the US Department of the Navy’s chief technology officer, is publishing an updated list of technologies the Navy expects to buy over the coming years. The aim is to give start-ups and venture investors a clearer signal about future demand, while making procurement easier for commercial companies and encouraging more private-sector involvement in…
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Family pay tribute to ‘loving partner and son’, 28, who was stabbed to death on Islington millionaires’ row
Reece Salmon, 28, was stabbed to death on Lloyd Baker Street, Clerkenwell, in north London shortly before 11:20pm on Wednesday and died in hospital the following day. Police are investigating the incident but no arrests have been made, and detectives are appealing for information from members of the public who may have witnessed the attack…
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AI-generated performer switches to Cantonese during Piers Morgan interview
AI-generated performer Tilly Norwood unexpectedly switched from English to Cantonese during a Piers Morgan interview after actor Tom Conti pressed her for a clear answer about whether her film Misaligned used AI or human performers. The glitch prompted laughter from Morgan and Conti, while Norwood later apologised and described it as a “hiccup”. Norwood eventually…
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Brighton demolish champions Arsenal 3-0 to mark anniversary in style
Brighton stunned Premier League champions Arsenal 3-0, ending their perfect start to the season and celebrating their 125th anniversary in spectacular fashion. Fabian Hürzeler’s energetic side overwhelmed Arsenal with intense pressing and clinical finishing, exposing defensive and midfield weaknesses in Mikel Arteta’s team. Pascal Gross and teenager Charalampos Kostoulas scored before half-time, while new signing…
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Here’s why some monitors have two USB ports (and the best ways to use them)
A monitor’s USB ports often function as a built-in hub, allowing accessories such as keyboards, mice, webcams and storage devices to communicate with a connected computer. They can simplify desk setups by keeping peripherals attached to the monitor, while compatible USB-C connections may carry video, USB data and laptop charging through a single cable. The…