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China’s GLM 5.2 Challenges US AI Dominance with Open-Source Strategy
Z.ai’s GLM 5.2 matches leading US models on coding benchmarks, trailing Claude Opus 4.8 by just 1%. It is open-source with no regional restr
AI-Generated Image Falsely Shows Macron Kneeling Before Thai King
An AI-generated image falsely showing French President Emmanuel Macron kneeling before Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn went viral on Tha
EU Data Protection Rules Delay Advanced AI Model Rollouts, Study Finds
A Governance AI study of 375 large language models found that 11% were delayed or not released in the EU versus the US. Data protection rule
Viral Child Trafficking Claims on Vinted: What the Evidence Shows
Viral TikTok videos claim child traffickers use coded listings on Vinted. French and German police have investigated but found no reliable e
UN Panel Warns AI Governance Window Closing as Inequality Risks Grow
A UN expert panel warns that the window for governing AI is closing fast. The report highlights risks of inequality, disinformation, and cyb
T-Rex Leather: Lab-Grown Dinosaur Collagen Could Redefine Luxury Fashion
A lab-grown leather made from reconstructed T-Rex collagen wins four Cannes Lions awards. The project uses AI to fill gaps in the dinosaur's
EU Top Court Upholds €4.1 Billion Fine Against Google Over Android Antitrust Violations
The EU Court of Justice upheld a €4.1 billion fine against Google for anticompetitive practices tied to its Android operating system. The ru
Finnish Arrest of Alleged Scattered Spider Hacker Highlights Cross-Border Cybercrime
Peter Stokes, 19, was arrested in Finland in April and extradited to the US on charges related to the Scattered Spider hacking group. The gr
OmnesViae: Digital Tool Maps Roman Empire's Roads and Travel Times
OmnesViae is a digital tool that maps the Roman Empire's road network. It uses historical data to estimate travel times between cities 2,000
Planned 1.7 Million Satellites Threaten to Brighten Night Sky, Devastating Astronomy
A study by the European Southern Observatory warns that planned satellite constellations could make the night sky four times brighter. The r
UNICEF: 20 Million Children Across Europe and Beyond Adopt AI Faster Than Adults
At least 20 million children across 10 countries have used AI, adopting it three times faster than adults. Many turn to AI for homework and
Study: A Handful of Social Media Posts Can Cement False Beliefs
A new study reveals that seeing as few as three to five consistent social media posts can rapidly stabilize opinions, even if the informatio