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France clears EDF to start site work for two EPR2 reactors at Gravelines
The French government has granted EDF environmental authorisation to prepare the Gravelines site for two new EPR2 reactors. The work include
TikTok to pay $400 million in US children's privacy settlement
TikTok will pay $400 million to settle US claims it violated children's privacy laws. The settlement includes immediate payment and addition
OpenAI brings ChatGPT ads to Europe, testing AI Act limits
From Monday, ChatGPT users on free and Go plans in 31 European countries will see ads. The rollout tests the EU's AI Act rules on manipulati
Magnesium batteries: a viable challenger to lithium for EVs?
Magnesium is abundant, cheap, and safer than lithium, but technical challenges like slow ion movement and electrolyte instability delay its
Germany's HateAid seeks Meta glasses ban as EU privacy rules diverge
HateAid has filed a criminal complaint in Germany against Meta's AI glasses, arguing they enable covert surveillance. The group wants a sale
Public trust in AI founders as skepticism spreads to its creators
A Pew study finds 52% of Americans are more concerned than excited about AI, up from 37% in 2021. In Europe, 66% believe AI will destroy mor
Meta whistleblower testifies company ignored child safety risks
Arturo Béjar, a former Meta engineering director, told a California court that internal surveys showed far more harm to young users than pub
UK cinemas weigh ban on Meta smart glasses over privacy and piracy
The UK Cinema Association is exploring a ban on Meta smart glasses in cinemas. Concerns include covert recording and film piracy, though the
AI now involved in nearly 40% of new music, study finds
SubmitHub's analysis of over a million tracks found 23.2% fully AI-generated and 15.3% with AI elements. The findings intensify calls for tr
Ukraine unveils robot and drone parade, signalling future warfare
Ukraine held a parade of robotic systems and drones, showcasing new military technology. The event underscores the growing role of autonomou
Beijing robot fair highlights China's push as US curbs loom
More than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial, and service robots at the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August. The event
SEC proposes lighter-touch crypto rules with two new exemptions
The US SEC has proposed a new framework for crypto assets, offering two exemptions from full registration. Industry groups welcome the plan,