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Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japanese firms are adopting artificial intelligence more slowly than counterparts in the US, UK and Singapore, despite labour shortages, an ageing population and weak productivity that could make automation especially valuable. The article attributes this caution largely to conservative corporate cultures, consensus-based decision-making and a low tolerance for errors or reputational risk, particularly in customer-facing…
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As ‘The Comeback’ and ‘Hacks’ End, Valerie Cherish and Deborah Vance Are Emmy Competitors for the First and Last Time
Jean Smart’s Deborah Vance in “Hacks” and Lisa Kudrow’s Valerie Cherish in “The Comeback” are positioned as Emmy rivals as both comedy series conclude, making this awards season their first and final direct contest. The matchup matters because both characters embody veteran performers seeking renewed relevance, while Smart and Kudrow are established Emmy winners whose…
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The Best Photos of the Big August Solar Eclipse
Spain experienced its first total solar eclipse in more than a century, producing striking views as the sun sat low above the horizon. The event drew crowds across the country and enabled scientific observations of the solar corona and changes in Earth’s atmosphere during the brief period of totality. The moon’s shadow reached the Iberian…
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How to stop Twitch from training AI on your streams
Twitch has confirmed it will use streamers’ content to train generative AI models, with the setting enabled by default rather than requiring consent. The move has prompted substantial criticism from creators, who argue they should be able to choose before their streams are used; an opt-out option is available, but Twitch’s decision highlights wider concerns…
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Some Claude users are mad that Anthropic’s new watermarks will catch them cheating at their jobs, classes
Anthropic has begun adding invisible watermarks to Claude’s written outputs to identify them as AI-generated, prompting criticism from some users who fear being exposed for using the chatbot in work or education. The policy matters because it reflects growing regulatory pressure for transparency around AI-generated material, while intensifying debate about acceptable AI assistance and academic…
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AI nuclear power firm Fermi finally has a new CEO
Fermi has appointed Lee McIntire as chief executive, more than three months after co-founder Toby Neugebauer was removed from the role. The appointment matters because the company is moving from planning towards constructing and supplying power for a large AI data-centre campus, where delivery, safety and regulatory credibility will be central. McIntire is an independent…
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Andy Cohen Calls Out Paul W. Downs Over ‘Hacks’ Joke At His Expense
Andy Cohen playfully challenged Hacks co-creator Paul W. Downs on Watch What Happens Live over a Season 5 joke that referred to Cohen. The exchange highlighted the show’s irreverent humour as its five-season run has now ended, while also drawing attention to its strong awards recognition. Cohen played a clip in which Jean Smart’s Deborah…
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Claude Cowork can now run in a Chrome sidebar
Anthropic has added Claude Cowork to its Claude for Chrome extension, allowing users to run the AI assistant from Chrome’s sidebar. The update matters because it makes Claude’s browser-based use more continuous: conversations are saved to history, and tasks can move between the Claude app and Chrome. The feature is available immediately to Max and…
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Twitch under fire for new gen AI training system that harvests streamer data for Amazon, says it’s on by default because ‘if it was opt-in, nobody would opt in’
Twitch is facing criticism over a new generative AI training system that uses streamers’ data for Amazon, with the feature reportedly enabled by default. The controversy centres on consent, after Twitch reportedly said an opt-in approach would fail because few creators would choose to participate, raising concerns about control over creators’ content and data. The…