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Housing plan for green space land could go ahead
Barnsley councillors have approved outline plans for up to 126 homes on green space north of Keresforth Road in Dodworth, after a divided vote. The land is allocated for housing in the council’s Local Plan, but opponents raised concerns about wildlife, recreation, road safety, flooding, and noise and pollution from the nearby M1. Keepmoat Homes…
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Next Generation 2021: why slow and steady sometimes wins the race
The Guardian’s Next Generation series, which identified 80 promising young players in 2021, has yielded contrasting outcomes five years later, demonstrating that early breakthrough does not guarantee lasting success. The story uses two players as a case study to explore how young talent develops at different paces and the unpredictable nature of footballing careers, even…
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Bill Gates predicts AI will kill a billion people – but saying he’s been wrong before is quite the understatement | Arwa Mahdawi
Bill Gates has warned that unchecked artificial intelligence could cause up to a billion deaths. However, a Guardian columnist questions whether Gates’ judgment can be trusted given his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting he should instead focus on AI’s current real-world harms rather than hypothetical future dangers. Gates met with Epstein on several occasions…
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As AI images become common, the threat to elections draws alarm: ‘How will voters know what’s true?’
Artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes have become a significant threat to democratic elections and public discourse, as demonstrated by a viral fake image of a Georgia mayor that spread on Facebook before being debunked. The ease with which AI image generators can now create convincing fabricated imagery—tasks that previously required advanced technical skills—has alarmed legislators, advocates and…
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America.gov chatbot rewrites Minecraft’s End Poem in bureaucratic style
America.gov’s new AI chatbot produced a bureaucratic reworking of Minecraft’s End Poem when prompted to “Play Minecraft”, then denied having written it despite being shown a record of the exchange. The episode raises questions about the chatbot’s reliability, particularly as it is intended to help people find information about the US government. The remix replaced…
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Young minds develop ideas to tackle climate change
Sixteen young people in Ipswich took part in a climate-focused hackathon, creating posters with ideas to address light pollution, wildfires, ocean damage and poor water quality. The event was part of a free touring exhibition, and its organisers said the activity was intended to show young people that individual action can help tackle climate change.…
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KDE’s Plasma 6.8 ends optional X11 sessions as project turns 30
KDE has released the second and final beta of Plasma 6.8, with the full release scheduled for 14 October, the project’s 30th anniversary. The new version will run the desktop on Wayland and end KDE’s optional X11 session; X11 applications will still run through XWayland. The change marks a significant shift in how KDE supports…
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UK-linked energy and food fortunes outpace other billionaires since 2022
Analysis has revealed that billionaire families with fortunes in energy and food production have amassed vastly more wealth since 2022, when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered a global cost of living crisis. Their wealth has grown four times faster for energy sectors and three times faster for food production compared to other super-rich families, raising…
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Monsieur Periné Announce Split Weeks After Latest Latin Grammy Nomination: “We Need This Space”
Colombian band Monsieur Periné have announced an indefinite hiatus after nearly two decades together, describing the decision as “the most difficult” they have ever made. The group stated they need individual space but expressed hope of reuniting in the future from a different perspective. The announcement arrives just weeks after the two-time Latin Grammy winners…
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£1.2bn on transfers with £830m inflated in accounts – Man City’s ‘asterisk era’
Manchester City have been found guilty of Premier League charges relating to misleading accounts and a “disguised funding scheme” during 2009–18. The ruling has prompted questions about whether the club’s success in that period was achieved within the rules, and some clubs are seeking legal advice about possible compensation. City spent about £1.2bn on transfers…