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OpenAI to watermark EU-generated ChatGPT and Codex text and code
OpenAI plans to add invisible watermarks to eligible text and code generated by ChatGPT and Codex in the European Union, as part of compliance with the EU AI Act’s transparency requirements. The watermarks are intended to make AI-generated output identifiable by a machine, and follow a similar move by Anthropic. OpenAI’s system, textGrain, adds a…
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Hyundai chief says fair competition could curb impact of Chinese rivals
Hyundai chief executive José Muñoz says fair competition and stronger products could help limit the impact of Chinese carmakers if they enter the US market. He warns that, without protections, affordable Chinese imports could put pressure on established manufacturers, but says he is not adopting a China-specific strategy. Muñoz points to Hyundai’s efforts to cut…
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PepsiCo recalls 122,000 Gatorade cases over undeclared food dyes
PepsiCo has voluntarily recalled about 122,000 cases of Gatorade across 37 US states because some bottles may contain food dyes that were not declared on the label. The recall matters particularly to people who may be sensitive to Yellow No 5 or Yellow No 6. The recall covers 28-ounce bottles of Lemon Lime, Lime Zero,…
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Forensics student denies murder after woman is stabbed 78 times in Airbnb
A court has heard that Benjamin Day, a 20-year-old forensics student, allegedly prepared an Airbnb room as a copycat “kill room” inspired by the television drama Dexter, then stabbed Maria Saceanu to death. Prosecutors say he planned the killing and intended to dispose of her body; Day denies murder and is expected to argue that…
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Fugitive jailed after ramming police cars during Coventry arrest
Jay Bennett, 33, was arrested by armed police at a Coventry gym after spending four months on the run following his escape from prison. He rammed police and other vehicles with his car as officers tried to stop him, in an attempted getaway in which nobody was injured. Bennett escaped from HMP Sudbury in December,…
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OpenAI trialling text watermarks for ChatGPT and Codex in EU
OpenAI is introducing an invisible, machine-readable watermark for text generated by ChatGPT and Codex, initially for eligible users in the European Union. The move is intended to help address transparency requirements under the EU’s AI Act, while giving OpenAI a chance to assess the system through real-world use and feedback. The rollout will begin over…
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Lena Martell, the first Scottish female solo artist to get a Number One single with One Day at a Time and sold 20million records, dies at 86
Lena Martell, the legendary Scottish singer who became the first female solo artist from Scotland to achieve a Number One single with “One Day at a Time”, has died aged 86. A defining figure in Scottish entertainment for decades, she was renowned for her distinctive Glasgow accent, her Broadway career and her hosting of a…
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Tuchel’s flexible England system gives Bellingham greater freedom in attack
England assistant coach Anthony Barry says Thomas Tuchel’s more flexible system is helping Jude Bellingham use his range of skills, after England’s 7-0 win over Croatia. The approach gives Bellingham greater freedom to move across the attacking areas, while aiming to keep the team organised through shared principles. The system also asks other players to…
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Charities warn Badenoch’s aid cuts would undermine Britain’s global standing
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has announced plans to slash the UK’s overseas aid budget by 90%, from £9bn annually to just £1bn, to fund 50,000 new prison places and culture budget cuts. Charities and development organisations argue this radical reduction would irreparably damage Britain’s global credibility and leave it unable to meet existing commitments to…