2 hours ago Apps that create deepfake nudes should be banned, says online safety group

Internet Matters has urged the Government to respond to a study which says thousands of teenagers have encountered an AI-made deepfake nude image.

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2 hours ago TV’s Monty Don brings love of dogs to his first Chelsea Flower Show garden

The RHS and Radio 2 dog garden aims to give green-fingered dog owners ideas for creating a haven for themselves and their pets.

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2 hours ago Is Elon Musk breaking the law with his $1 million giveaways? Experts weigh in

It’s unclear whether the billionaire is promoting a ‘clearly illegal’ scheme, but the stunt has revealed the scope of wealthy special interests distorting elections

Economics

5 hours ago Rupert Murdoch’s Dow Jones and New York Post sue AI firm for ‘illegal copying’

Publishers file suit against Perplexity AI, accusing startup of ‘brazen scheme’ and ‘freeriding on valuable content’The media baron Rupert Murdoch’s Dow Jones and the New York Post filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI on Monday, claiming the artificial intelligence startup engages in a “massive amount of illegal copying” of their copyrighted work.The lawsuit is the latest salvo in a bitter ongoing battle between publishers and tech companies over how the latter may use copyrighted content without authorization to build and operate their AI systems. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Tories: Changes to employment rights could cause ‘crisis’ for small businesses

Shadow business secretary Kevin Hollinrake argued the Employment Rights Bill would create ‘an existential crisis’.

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5 hours ago Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee slams ITV after controversial AI announcement

ITV announced plans recently to hire someone to fill a role involving the spearheading 'AI-driven innovations in content creation,' which prompted some criticism

Politics

5 hours ago Derry Girls creator says ITV AI role is ‘incredibly depressing’ and ‘unethical’

ITV asked for AI experts to apply to become an ‘innovative and visionary leader’ earning between £80,000 and £95,000 per year.

Politics

6 hours ago 'Incredibly dangerous' sex offender tried to speak to girl, 9, and kept child abuse images

'Even after their initial arrest and charge, Danvers continued to offend

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7 hours ago Trump uses North Carolina visit to reiterate hurricane relief conspiracies

Republican candidate repeats false claims that Fema spent money on ‘illegal migrants’ in Helene-ravaged areaDonald Trump on Monday used a trip to a hurricane-ravaged part of North Carolina to double down on false claims about the federal government’s recovery effort and promote baseless conspiracy theories about immigration.Trump claimed the Biden administration has not done enough work for recovery and aid in North Carolina, saying instead the federal government spent its resources on “illegal migrants”, three weeks after a devastating hurricane affected the state.Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts Continue reading...

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