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WhatsApp defends ‘optional’ AI tool that cannot be turned off

While Meta says the AI chatbot is a “good thing”, some users have shared their frustrations.

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EU hits Apple and Meta with €700m of fines

The tech giants have reacted with fury, accusing the EU of unfairly pursuing US companies.

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ChatGPT-maker wants to buy Google Chrome

An OpenAI executive told a US judge the company would be interested in buying the popular browser.

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Musk signals ‘significantly’ stepping back from Doge as Tesla profits plunge

The company warned that “changing political sentiment” could hurt its sales.

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Gamers shocked as Elder Scrolls IV revealed and launched on same day

It is a long-awaited remaster of the classic video game, which originally released back in 2006.

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M&S says ‘cyber incident’ hitting click and collect orders

The retailer’s chief executive apologised to customers in a notice on Tuesday.

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Films made with AI can win Oscars, Academy says

But it said it would still consider human involvement when selecting winners.

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US sets tariffs of up to 3,521% on South East Asia solar panels

Several Chinese solar companies with factories across the region could face steep new tariffs.

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I won’t put my relationships online again, says Lilly Sabri

The influencer explains how she rebuilt her life after a podcast implicated her fiancé had had an affair.

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AI dolls are taking over – but real artists are sick of them

Artists hit back on social media to warn artificial intelligence may be endangering their livelihoods.

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