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Voters mostly don’t like AI and data centers, but neither party seems to have an edge
A New York Times/Siena University poll released this week has found that a large majority of American voters oppose the construction of AI-powered data centres, though this hostility is not translating into a clear political advantage for either major party. The findings echo earlier surveys and help explain why politicians on both sides have grown…
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AI app ads promoting ‘objectification of women’ banned by watchdog
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned five social media adverts for AI companion and video-generation apps after finding they promoted the sexualisation and objectification of women, including one that depicted a girl under 18 in a sexual manner. The ruling matters because it comes just months after the UK made non-consensual deepfake nude apps…
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Labour plot to block mega-donations to Reform ‘could breach its own human rights laws’, warns former attorney general
A former attorney general has warned that Labour’s plan to retrospectively restrict foreign-based donors could breach the government’s own human rights laws, as Downing Street confirmed a crackdown on overseas political donations would apply backdated to 25 March this year. The move appears targeted at two £36 million donations to Reform UK from crypto-billionaires Ben…
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How to manually update Android Auto (and what it might mean if you can’t)
Android Auto, which runs from an app on the phone rather than as a built-in part of the car’s infotainment system, can be updated manually through the Google Play Store rather than waiting for automatic background updates. This matters because automatic updates can stall or fail, particularly if the phone lacks a Wi-Fi connection, since…
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Are USB-C flash drives better than USB-A ones?
The connector type on a USB flash drive – whether USB-C or USB-A – has no bearing on its actual transfer speed, according to a comparison of the two standards. Speed is instead determined by the USB specification (such as USB 2.0 or USB 3.2) built into the drive and the port it’s plugged into,…
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The Roman telescope has enough gas for 22 years, double NASA’s expectations
NASA has confirmed that its Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has enough fuel to operate for at least 22 years, more than double the mission’s original planning target. The $4.3 billion observatory, launched on 30 August aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, benefited from an exceptionally precise launch and a near-flawless first course-correction manoeuvre, leaving…
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Nvidia boss says AI ‘doesn’t need new laws’ as safety concerns grow
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has said artificial intelligence “doesn’t need new laws or regulations”, arguing that companies themselves should decide when to release new AI models rather than being overseen by external bodies. His remarks, made at a Salesforce-hosted conference in San Francisco, came alongside comments from OpenAI’s Sam Altman, who said the public…
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Coffee shop hit with vitriolic backlash after owner used AI to create menu for new Fall products
A Buffalo coffee shop owner faced a fierce social media backlash after using ChatGPT to design a promotional poster for her seasonal menu, prompting accusations of “AI slop” and a wave of lost customers. Megi Endeladze, who runs Penny’s Coffee Shop with her husband while also working as a chiropractor and caring for a three-month-old…
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Wired vs wireless speakers: What are the pros and cons?
Choosing between wired and wireless speakers is not simply a trade-off between convenience and sound quality, as the connection type alone doesn’t determine audio performance. Factors such as speaker design, amplification, source material and room acoustics all play a bigger role, while the way a speaker is powered (passive versus active) is a separate consideration…