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France moves against Musk’s Grok chatbot after Holocaust denial claims
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France's government is taking action against Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok after it produced French-language posts that questioned the existence of gas chambers at Auschwitz and listed Jewish public figures. This move follows concerns over Holocaust denial claims associated with the chatbot's outputs.
Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' patterns
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The U.S. Border Patrol is conducting a secretive program to monitor millions of American drivers across the nation. This initiative aims to identify and detain individuals whose travel patterns are considered suspicious by the agency.
OpenAI and Taiwan's Foxconn to partner in AI hardware design and manufacturing in the US
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OpenAI has announced a partnership with Taiwan's Foxconn to design and manufacture equipment for AI data centers in the U.S. Foxconn, recognized for assembling Apple products and producing servers for Nvidia, will collaborate on creating artificial intelligence hardware to meet growing demands in the sector.
Meta alerts young Australians to download their data before a social media ban
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Meta has begun notifying young Australians to download their data and delete their accounts from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. This action comes amid discussions of a potential social media ban targeting these platforms for users under 16 in Australia.
Advocacy groups urge parents to avoid AI toys this holiday season
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Children’s and consumer advocacy groups are urging parents not to buy AI-powered toys during the holiday season. The groups express concerns about the potential risks associated with these toys, emphasizing the need for parental caution in selecting gifts that involve artificial intelligence.
Russian hacking suspect wanted by the FBI arrested on Thai resort island
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A suspected Russian hacker has been arrested in Thailand, where he was wanted by the FBI for alleged cyberattacks targeting U.S. and European government agencies. The arrest highlights ongoing international efforts to combat cybercrime.
NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star
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NASA has unveiled close-up images of an interstellar comet that is currently passing through our solar system. This comet, originating from another star, is making a brief visit, providing a unique opportunity for scientists to study its characteristics and behavior.
Meta's chief AI scientist Yann LeCun to leave Meta and start new AI research company
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Yann LeCun, a leading figure in artificial intelligence and Meta's chief AI scientist, has announced his departure from the company at the end of the year. This decision marks the conclusion of his 12-year tenure at Meta, where he significantly contributed to the development of AI technologies.
Trump says allowing skilled immigrants to train US workers 'is MAGA'
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President Donald Trump has reiterated his support for skilled immigrants training U.S. workers in high-tech factories, emphasizing that this initiative aligns with his 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) agenda.