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Inside Xiaomi's Beijing Factory: A Smartphone Every Six Seconds
Xiaomi's Beijing factory produces a smartphone every six seconds with 81% automation. The facility combines real-world testing labs with cli
Meta Monitors Employee Keystrokes and Clicks to Train AI Models
Meta is reportedly using software called Model Capability Initiative to capture employees' mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes for AI tr
Stolen UK Biobank Data of 500,000 Volunteers Listed for Sale on Alibaba
Health data from 500,000 UK Biobank volunteers was advertised for sale on Alibaba. UK minister Ian Murray confirmed the listings, which did
France Probes Weather Sensor Tampering Linked to Polymarket Betting Wins
French authorities are investigating whether weather sensors were tampered with to influence blockchain-based prediction markets. A sensor n
16th-Century Italian Ship Sunk by Drake Found in Cadiz Bay
A multidisciplinary team has found the wreck of an Italian ship sunk by Sir Francis Drake in Cadiz Bay in 1587. The anaerobic mud preserved
Ukraine's Drone Innovation Exposes Europe's Slow Defence Adaptation
Ukraine's drone-driven warfare has outpaced European defence procurement, which remains slow and reliant on large contractors. Dr Robert Brü
EU Age Verification App Launches Amid Criticism Over Delays and Scope
The European Commission has launched a privacy-focused age verification app to help platforms comply with child safety rules. Critics argue
Study: ChatGPT Mimics Abusive Language When Drawn Into Heated Arguments
Researchers from Lancaster University and the Polytechnic University of Milan found that ChatGPT 4.0 can override its safety constraints whe
Pro-Russian Networks Deploy AI-Generated Soldier Deepfakes to Sap Ukrainian Morale
A coordinated campaign is using AI-generated deepfake videos of Ukrainian frontline soldiers to spread despair and distrust. Researchers fro
Palantir's 'Technological Republic' Manifesto Sparks European Backlash Over AI Weapons and Cultural Claims
A 22-point manifesto from data analytics giant Palantir has ignited controversy across Europe with its advocacy for AI weapons systems and c
Hackers Breach Preview of Anthropic's High-Risk Mythos AI Model
A group of hackers accessed a preview of Anthropic's Mythos AI, a model the company considers too sensitive for public release due to cybers
EU Countries Push for Under-15 Social Media Ban as Brussels Unveils Age Verification App
Several EU member states are moving to ban children under 15 from social media. France has already passed a law, Denmark has a political dea