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Upload filters wrongly censor political satire, sparking outcry
New content filter mislabels satire as misinformation.
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Major browser launches anti-surveillance mode
New features block tracking and AI-based profiling online.
Global registry for large AI models opens for public scrutiny
New database to track and audit licensed generative AI systems.
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AI-powered election simulator launched to predict results
Platform lets users model outcomes using polls and AI sentiment.
Crypto exchange fined $500m for KYC compliance failures
Second-largest exchange penalised over anonymous wallets.
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AI firms to need licences under new global treaty
Countries back move to register large AI models used in critical sectors.
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Real-time deepfake tool mimics politicians' voices instantly
New software can replicate three voices on the fly.
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AI-generated election candidates spark legal questions
Virtual avatars on ballot prompt electoral law review.
City trials smart lampposts to monitor crowds and sentiment
Sensors and mics in lampposts track footfall and public mood.
AI system forecasts crop failures months in advance
Satellite and weather data used to predict yield collapse early.
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Undisclosed 'shadowban' tool targets creators, probe finds
Algorithm flagged users for hidden suppression without warning.
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Voting app breach exposes data of 1.2 million users
Hackers access names, addresses and voting records in cyberattack.
AI bots flood swing states with political memes ahead of vote
Automated meme campaigns target voters on forums and chat apps.
AI startup claims breakthrough in carbon capture technology
Firm says nanofiber system removes CO₂ five times faster than rivals.
Facial recognition banned on public transport in several countries
Nations move to curb biometric tracking on subways and buses.
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AI moderation removes peaceful protest streams by mistake
Livestreams of protests taken down after false violence flags.
Tech workers launch cooperative platform after layoffs
Ex-employees build new platform focused on equity and transparency.
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AI safety group accused of close links to industry lobbyists
Leaked memo shows nonprofit coordinating self-regulation with tech giants.
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Right to disconnect after work enshrined in law
Four nations give workers legal right to ignore out-of-hours emails.
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AI-powered debates debut in national election campaign
Virtual avatars represent parties in live televised debates.
Anonymous DAO banned from trading in five countries
Decentralised group blacklisted after links to banned organisation.
Iceland passes digital privacy rights in national referendum
Country first to enshrine data and AI rights in constitution.
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Crypto ID law proposal sparks privacy backlash
Industry opposes plan to require verified IDs for wallets.
Warehouse AI tracks workers for bursts of productivity
System rewards intense effort but penalises lulls, staff say.
Calls grow for international digital bill of rights
Grassroots groups in 14 nations demand stronger online protections.
Factory launches to break down ocean plastic with enzymes
Biotech breakthrough enables targeted microplastic removal at scale.
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Creators call for transparency in platform algorithms
Open letter urges audit of moderation and ranking systems.
Digital currency rollout delayed over data leak concerns
Central banks halt CBDC launch after transaction leaks.
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Disinformation drives down voter turnout, study finds
Research links coordinated falsehoods to lower turnout in key states.
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Facial recognition cameras in schools trigger legal action
Parents sue over new surveillance tech installed without consent.
Geoengineering drones tested for climate cooling in desert
Trial sees drones disperse aerosols in remote regions.
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AI tax plan unveiled to support jobs lost to automation
Economists and unions call for levy on AI replacing workers.
Deepfake political ads surge ahead of election, report warns
Audit finds 300% jump in fake video ads in six months.
Digital 'privacy passport' plan aims to ease data transfers
Proposal would certify cross-border data handling for compliance.
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Open source AI under threat from proposed legislation
Lawmakers seek to ban powerful unregulated AI models.
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Browser plugin launched to spot AI-generated content
Tool claims 92% accuracy in tagging AI-written news and blogs.
Tech workers walk out over AI ethics concerns
Staff demand oversight of large model training and deployment.
Video platform under fire for hashtag suppression
Activist campaigns vanish from trending lists amid downranking fears.
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UN debates curbs on AI use in military arms race
Security Council considers limits on autonomous AI in warfare.
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AI credit scoring faces legal challenge over fairness
Class action claims opaque AI denies loans unfairly.
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ISPs accused of secretly logging and selling user data
Privacy groups say DNS queries sold to third-party brokers.
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False storm alerts linked to foreign group, officials say
Fake warnings sent to trigger unrest traced to overseas actors.
Carbon credit exchanges to show AI 'greenwashing' scores
Offset projects must publish AI-rated impact for buyers.
EU proposes ban on cross-border data transfers
Plan would block exports of citizen data to non-compliant nations.
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Digital identity wallet plan sparks privacy and sovereignty row
Debate grows over national apps storing personal and biometric data.
Encrypted messaging app faces removal over surveillance row
Secure chat app threatened after refusing new data laws.
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Platform moderation tactics revealed in leaked documents
Internal memo exposes keyword takedowns targeting political groups.
NFT marketplaces face new law on artist identity checks
Platforms must verify sellers and block deepfakes, lawmakers say.
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Police test drones with voice recognition in public spaces
Drones use mobile signals to identify voices in crowds.
Contractors allege pay errors from automated wage tools
Workers say algorithms miscalculate hours and underpay staff.
AI firm sued over poor data labelling conditions
Workers allege unsafe and underpaid jobs in developing nations.
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Fake news service using AI shut down in global operation
Authorities dismantle network selling AI-generated disinformation.
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New law gives agencies live access to smart home cameras
Officials granted emergency powers to monitor home devices.