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Anthropic proposes conditional opt-out for AI training on Australian content
Anthropic is urging Australia to consider a conditional opt-out system for AI companies training models on copyrighted Australian material, after the government ruled out a broad text and data mining exemption. The ABC and SBS oppose giving AI firms easier access to news content, arguing they should face media rules and help fund journalism. Anthropic…
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HPE and Nvidia tailor AI infrastructure to organisations’ needs
HPE and NVIDIA have unveiled a portfolio of “AI Factory” solutions to help organisations implement AI infrastructure tailored to their specific requirements. The partnership addresses different AI ambitions—from frontier model training to high-volume inference and agentic AI—each requiring distinct infrastructure and operational expertise. The HPE AI Factory portfolio provides three tiers: HPE Private Cloud AI…
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Tokyo court rules AI voice cloning without consent violates publicity rights
A Tokyo court has ruled that human voices are legally protected in a landmark AI case. Anime voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda won a partial victory after claiming his voice had been cloned by an anonymous TikTok account to narrate videos without permission. The court sided with Tsuda, ruling that using someone’s voice without consent infringes…
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Microsoft catches hackers exploiting Zimbra bug before disclosure
Microsoft tracked attackers exploiting a critical flaw in Zimbra Collaboration Suite before it was publicly disclosed. The unauthenticated vulnerability could let attackers run commands on exposed mail servers by sending a crafted email, making it a serious risk for affected organisations. Microsoft saw scanning activity from 28 July to 7 August; the flaw was fixed…
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Ashley Malcolm jailed for 18 years over fatal attack on Hackney pensioner during burglary
Ashley Malcolm, 40, has been jailed for 18 years, with a further five years on extended licence, after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of John Burke, 86. Burke was attacked during a burglary at his Hackney home as he tried to protect his wife, Peggy; the case highlights the fatal consequences of a series of…
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Amazon Refreshes Kindle Lineup with Slimmer Designs, Physical Page Buttons, and Color Options
Amazon has refreshed its Kindle, Paperwhite and Colorsoft e-readers with slimmer designs, flush-front displays and new colour options. The range adds changes to screen design, storage and battery life, while double-tap page turning is available on some Signature Edition models. The basic Kindle is 6.8mm thin, weighs 140g, has 16GB of storage and is advertised…
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HP OmniBook 5 14 Challenges MacBook Neo with Standard OLED Display at $699
HP has launched the OmniBook 5, an affordable laptop starting at $699 that brings premium features to the budget segment. The device competes directly with Apple’s MacBook Neo in the sub-$700 space, offering specifications that traditionally appeared only in more expensive models. The OmniBook 5 features a 2.5K OLED touchscreen with a flexible 180-degree hinge…
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Russian Official Threatens Nuclear Strikes Against European Nations Supporting Ukraine
Sergei Karaganov, a prominent Russian foreign policy strategist, has issued threats of nuclear strikes against European countries if they continue providing military and financial support to Ukraine. The threat reflects
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John Davidson to watch Bafta Scotland awards from separate room
Bafta has arranged for John Davidson, a Tourette syndrome campaigner, to attend the Bafta Scotland awards in November following an independent review into a February incident. Davidson will watch the ceremony via video link from a separate “relaxed” space within the venue with his family and friends, an arrangement made in consultation with safeguarding experts…
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Manchester City supporters face damning evidence of owners’ financial rule breaches
Manchester City fans have every right to feel angry following an independent commission’s verdict that the club is guilty of serious Premier League financial rule breaches, including “sham contracts” and disguised funding schemes. The findings represent a stark contrast to the success and pride the club’s supporters have enjoyed since Abu Dhabi ownership arrived in…