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Could AI be conscious?
The article, an opinion piece, argues that AI consciousness is no longer a purely speculative question and that society urgently needs a framework for addressing its ethical implications. It notes that Anthropic’s own updated “constitution” for its Claude model, along with comments from CEO Dario Amodei and philosopher David Chalmers, suggest experts increasingly view the…
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Stretching the truth! 1 in 5 men lie about their height on dating apps to beat the algorithm and get foot in the door
A new survey has found that around one in five men admit to lying about their height on dating apps, inflating their listed stature in an attempt to appear more attractive to potential matches and improve their chances within the apps’ matching algorithms. The findings highlight how height remains a significant factor in online dating,…
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Best Power Banks (2026): My Picks After Testing Over 100
Wired has published its 2026 guide to the best power banks, drawn from the reviewer testing more than 100 portable chargers over several years. The list matters for anyone whose phone, tablet or laptop regularly runs low on charge, as it narrows a crowded market down to a handful of reliable picks across different needs,…
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How to Disable Music Videos in Spotify
Spotify has added a settings toggle that lets users disable music videos across the app, addressing a long-standing complaint about videos playing automatically whenever an artist uploaded one for a track. Previously there was no straightforward way to turn this off, and the autoplay behaviour irritated users by consuming extra bandwidth and battery, while videos…
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England’s World Cup heroics overshadowed by political turmoil and Tate arrests
Andy Burnham’s rocky start as PM and a secret “designated survivor” minister dominate politics, while England’s dramatic third-place World Cup finish and the arrest of Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami headline a busy news day.
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Rapp, 26, dies after being hit by car while cycling
American professional boxer Hannah Rapp died on Saturday after being struck by a car while cycling in Brazos County, Texas. Police say the vehicle passed her, suddenly stopped, then reversed into her; the driver has since been arrested and charged with manslaughter. Rapp’s death has prompted tributes from across the boxing world, highlighting the impact…
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Bruno Mars has an unexpected opening before Wembley party starts
Bruno Mars kicked off a six-night run at Wembley Stadium with a high-energy show that drew a 75,000-strong crowd, marking his first UK performance since 2018. The concert, part of his return to UK audiences after nearly a decade, coincided with England’s men’s football team once again being knocked out at the World Cup semi-final…
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Using AI makes people less likely to admit they don’t know something
Researchers from French and Italian universities have found that giving people access to AI advice makes them far less willing to admit they don’t know an answer, even when the AI’s advice is wrong. The study, led by Valerio Capraro of the University of Milano-Bicocca, warns that AI is eroding critical thinking and judgment, as…
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Cuellar breaks with DSA, Eggers slams OpenAI, Wales crushed 43-0
Democrat Henry Cuellar distances himself from the DSA, author Dave Eggers accuses OpenAI of harming young writers, and Wales exit the Nations Championship scoreless after a 43-0 loss to South Africa.