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Sacked traffic controller exposed for using AI in legal battle to save his job after he was fired for allegedly urinating in public in front of workmate
A traffic controller who was dismissed after allegedly urinating in public in front of a colleague has been caught using artificial intelligence in his subsequent legal fight against the sacking. The case highlights the growing, and sometimes controversial, use of AI tools by individuals pursuing employment disputes, raising questions about transparency and the reliability of…
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Al-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk
Experts warn increase in enhanced photos on birding platforms creating fake sightings, threatening credibility of tool used by scientists For many birdwatchers, recording a species outside its normal range is the holy grail. In the UK, the discoveries often make national headlinesThe western reef heron, for example, usually found in Africa and southern Europe, spotted…
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AI ops tools will create console sprawl and break IT more often: Gartner
Yet by 2030, a quarter of the IT ops work you do now will be handled by an unsupervised clanker
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Tate brothers arrested, Albanese poll slump, Duckett’s Lord’s record demolition
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on a UK extradition request, a poll showed Labor support sliding towards parity with One Nation, and Ben Duckett’s 141 anchored England’s series-clinching win over India at Lord’s.
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NORAD F-16s intercept multiple aircraft violating temporary flight restrictions over New Jersey
More than 10 general aviation aircraft entered restricted airspace over Bedminster and East Rutherford in New Jersey, with NORAD F-16s deploying flares.
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Young airman killed in heavy equipment accident at California Space Force base
Airman 1st Class Cedric Eneluna was killed in a heavy equipment accident at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, prompting a safety investigation.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping wants emergency response systems to keep AI in check
Chinese President Xi Jinping used a major speech on artificial intelligence to call for greater international openness around AI development while warning that safeguards are needed to prevent misuse. He argued AI is shifting from the digital to the physical world and represents a historic opportunity for open-source collaboration, but also urged countries to establish…
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Moonlighting presenters face cuts to salaries, BBC chairman warns
The BBC has warned that presenters who take on lucrative outside work alongside their broadcasting duties could see their corporation salaries reduced, according to comments from the BBC’s chairman. The warning appears aimed at high-profile “moonlighting” presenters who supplement their BBC pay with commercial deals, sponsorships or other paid engagements, reflecting ongoing scrutiny of how…
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Chinese satellites are being ‘used by Iran to hit American bases in the Middle East’
The Daily Mail reports that satellites made in China are allegedly being used by Iran to help target American military bases in the Middle East, raising fresh concerns about Beijing’s indirect role in regional tensions involving Tehran and Washington. The claim comes amid escalating hostilities in the region, with the article noting that a third…
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Born in England 79 Years Ago Today, the Out-of-This-World Guitar Hero Who Helped NASA Explore the Cosmos
Brian May, the guitarist and co-founder of Queen, has turned 79, prompting a look back at his life and career. Alongside Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor and John Deacon, May helped make Queen one of the best-selling bands in history, contributing distinctive layered guitar work to hits such as “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “We Will Rock You” and…