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AI kill switch bill could shut down rogue models
A bipartisan bill introduced in the US House of Representatives would require developers of the most powerful artificial intelligence systems to build in reliable shutdown mechanisms, giving the Department of Homeland Security emergency authority to restrict or halt an AI model during a catastrophic event. The proposal, dubbed the “AI Kill Switch Act,” reflects growing…
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England’s Agriculture Battles Dual Weather Crisis as Natural Drought Solutions Gain Ground
England’s farming sector faces a compounding crisis after consecutive weather disasters have destabilised production. Winter flooding disrupted planting schedules and delayed crop establishment, whilst ongoing drought co
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Stellar Blade: Blood Rain’s AI slop music video is terrible for us all
PC Gamer criticises the AI-generated music video for Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, arguing that it is poor-quality “AI slop” and emblematic of a damaging trend in game promotion. The article’s central concern is that using generative AI in this way undermines creative work and normalises low-effort visual content. The piece frames the video as particularly…
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Duckett and Amir star as leaders Rockets see off Sunrisers
Trent Rockets held off Sunrisers Leeds by five runs in The Hundred at Trent Bridge, with England batter Ben Duckett starring both with the bat and in the field. Duckett’s half-century anchored the Rockets’ innings before he took a diving catch to dismiss Harry Brook at a crucial point in the chase, and Mohammad Amir’s…
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Beavers boost drought defences as Burnham eyes new constitution
TalkFuse briefing: Burnham floats a written constitution while UK Government Investments tightens security post-breach; a French theme park firm’s Kremlin ties, Fauci probes, beaver-built wetlands and two more GB golds in Paris also feature.
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How to sideload Android APKs on your Chromebook
Chromebook users are not restricted to apps available on the Google Play Store, and can instead sideload Android APK files obtained from elsewhere online when the app they want isn’t offered as a Play Store, Linux, or progressive web app. Google provides an official method for doing this using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which avoids…
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TechCrunch Mobility: Two roads diverged — for robotaxis
The autonomous vehicle industry is being pulled in opposite directions, as federal regulators move to accelerate robotaxi deployment while state and local officials push for tighter safety oversight. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has granted Zoox a temporary exemption from eight federal motor vehicle safety standards, clearing one of the last regulatory hurdles…
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10 places I wish GTA 6 was set instead of Vice City
A Polygon opinion piece imagines alternative settings for GTA 6 instead of Vice City, arguing that whilst Rockstar’s choice makes sense, the series could benefit from breaking away from its familiar formula of large, morally corrupt American cities. The writer contends that other locations, time periods and even genres could allow Rockstar’s trademark social satire…
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Sharon Osbourne gives an update on Ozzfest – and confirms there will be a Back To The Beginning film: “Ozzy’s legacy isn’t fading”
Sharon Osbourne has confirmed that Ozzfest will return in 2027, alongside a forthcoming film of the Back To The Beginning tribute show, as part of a year of events marking Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy since his death. Speaking to Metal Hammer around the first anniversary of his death, Sharon said the response to his memory had…
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Which USB adapters should you actually keep in 2026?
Deciding which USB adapters to keep can be confusing given how many varieties have accumulated as devices have shifted between connector types over the past decade. The article argues most people should sort their collection based on which ports their current devices actually use, keeping the most versatile adapters and discarding truly obsolete ones. The…