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Booksellers suspect AI firms are buying and then destroying rare books
Booksellers fear that AI companies may be buying and destroying rare or fragile books to digitise them cheaply for model training. The concern matters because some physical copies could be irreplaceable, while less destructive scanning methods exist but are slower and more expensive. The article contrasts destructive scanning with Google’s non-destructive technology and the Internet…
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Smooth-talking fraudsters clone contactless cards, authorize payments in just 13 minutes
A fraud campaign known as WindRelay has targeted Android users by combining persuasive phone calls with malware to steal card data and authorise fraudulent payments or cash withdrawals. Researchers at Group-IB said some European victims were compromised during calls lasting only 13 minutes, illustrating how quickly social engineering can bypass normal fraud-prevention responses. Attackers pose…
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AI agents aren’t legally responsible for any harm that they cause, experts say. So who is?
Experts say autonomous AI agents cannot themselves be legally responsible for harm they cause under Australian law, which applies to people rather than virtual systems. Instead, responsibility is likely to rest with the person or organisation that deploys an agent, though legal and ethical questions may become more complex where developers, software providers and users…
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Hungry Fans Hopeful for Kingdom Hearts 4 Updates in Live Streamed D23 Panel
Disney’s forthcoming D23 expo will feature a live-streamed “Deep Dive” panel marking 25 years of Kingdom Hearts, prompting hopes that Square Enix may share news about Kingdom Hearts 4. Although the panel is officially framed around behind-the-scenes discussion, its wider broadcast and promotion have led fans to speculate about a possible update on the long-awaited…
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Sovereign AI overcomes compliance challenges and feeds innovation in public sector and other regulated industries, say HPE and NVIDIA
The sponsored article argues that “sovereign AI” is becoming a strategic priority for governments and heavily regulated organisations seeking tighter control over AI systems, data and compliance. HPE and NVIDIA say such control can help organisations meet security, privacy and legal requirements while still developing AI services, although the piece is promotional rather than independent…
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Solar eclipse live updates: Huge queues form in last-minute scramble for glasses as UK braces for pandemonium and spate of accidents
The article reports a last-minute rush for eclipse glasses ahead of a solar eclipse, with long queues forming as people prepare to watch the event. It says the UK is bracing for disruption, including unusually busy roads and a possible rise in accidents, highlighting the need for safe viewing and travel precautions. It also refers…
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Gears Of War: E-Day’s New Xbox Controllers Are Metal As Hell
Gears of War: E-Day is Microsoft’s next big exclusive, and as you’d expect, a limited-edition Xbox wireless controller has been announced for the game. Fans will also have the option to design their own controller, as the Xbox Design Lab has been updated with a new Emergence Day-themed skin. Priced at $90, the Gears of War: E-Day…
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Nintendo Posts A New ‘Creator’s Voice’ Video For Orbitals On Switch 2
Nintendo has released a new seven-minute ‘Creator’s Voice’ video offering a behind-the-scenes look at Orbitals, an upcoming co-operative adventure for Switch 2. The video highlights the game’s creative influences, hand-drawn animation and emphasis on player communication, giving prospective players more insight before its release. The feature includes comments from creative director Marcos Ramos, key animator…
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Uber Freight keeps on trucking after extortion crew breaks in
Uber Freight is investigating unauthorised access to part of its systems after the Helix extortion group claimed it had stolen almost one million files. The logistics company says it contained and remediated the incident, involved federal law enforcement, and suffered no disruption to its daily operations; the case highlights continued risks to major transport networks…
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Google aims for influencers with the Pixel 11 Creator Suite
Google has introduced Creator Suite for the Pixel 11, a set of camera and editing tools aimed at aspiring influencers and people producing social media content from their phones. The move matters because Google sees the expanding creator economy as a potential route to improving Pixel’s market share, particularly among users who need quicker, simpler…