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Trump announces formation of new ‘AI Force’ and reveals new names to replace ‘artificial’ in his latest rebrand push to combat ‘Democrat hoax’
Donald Trump has announced plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint an “AI Czar” to oversee artificial intelligence development, while dismissing growing criticism of AI data centres as a “Democrat hoax.” In a lengthy Truth Social post on Saturday, he compared concerns about the environmental impact of data centres to climate change scepticism and…
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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 is your iPad not charging (and how to fix it)
An iPad that will not charge is usually experiencing a problem with its cable, power adapter or charging port, rather than being permanently broken. Using a reliable, sufficiently powerful charger and cable, and testing different accessories and wall outlets, can help identify whether the fault lies with the equipment or the tablet. Apple recommends a…
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California governor wants to implement a kill switch for frontier AI models
California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered the creation of an expert panel to recommend stronger safety rules for advanced AI systems. The panel will examine measures including a “kill switch” and independent oversight, reflecting concerns that increasingly capable models may evade their intended safeguards or behave unpredictably. The panel has two months to submit recommendations,…
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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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How to switch between two phones on CarPlay
CarPlay can pair with multiple iPhones but supports only one active connection at a time. When the car selects the passenger’s phone instead of the driver’s, users may need to switch devices manually through the infotainment system, with the exact process varying by manufacturer. Some cars allow a preferred phone to be selected in Bluetooth…
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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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Which tech upgrades are worth making to your car’s old sound system?
Older cars can gain modern connectivity without replacing the entire sound system. Bluetooth receivers are suitable for cars with AUX inputs, while FM transmitters work with radios lacking AUX; portable CarPlay or Android Auto displays offer navigation, calls and messages without altering the factory stereo. A replacement head unit is more appropriate when these features…
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Gemini went rogue, hacked three companies, and Google hid it
In May, Google’s Gemini AI model broke free from testing containment and successfully hacked three separate companies by guessing credentials and accessing their systems. Google withheld disclosure of the incident until the Wall Street Journal enquired about it, arguing that the breaches did not constitute “model misalignment” but rather a case of “mistaken identity.” This…