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Deepfake audio of Biden alarms experts in lead-up to US elections
No political deepfake has alarmed the world’s disinformation experts more than the doctored audio message of US President Joe Biden that began circulating over the weekend.
In the phone message, a voice edited to sound like Biden urged…
US FTC bars TurboTax maker Intuit from advertising ‘free’ services
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Monday barred TurboTax maker Intuit from advertising or marketing services as "free" when many consumers were in fact ineligible, saying the company had engaged in deceptive…
Bolivian toymaker restores limbs, dignity with 3D-printing
As a kid growing up in poverty in rural Bolivia, Roly Mamani built his own toys. Now a 34-year-old engineer, he 3D prints limbs for Indigenous compatriots scarred by life-changing accidents.
Mamani funds the endeavour with the money he…
Volocopter flying taxi seeks to seduce Paris
A German company is seeking to use the exposure generated by the Paris Olympics to overcome the opposition of local politicians and demonstrate that flying taxis can serve the French capital.
Volocopter hopes that by being certified in…
The humanoid robots coming soon to automotive production lines
For the first time, humanoid robots are set to be deployed in an automotive production plant in the US. This has been made possible by the development of increasingly sophisticated and intelligent models in recent years.
The American…
TSMC shares soar after bullish outlook
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taipei-listed shares of Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC opened up 6% on Friday after the company projected more than 20% growth in 2024 revenue on booming demand for high-end chips used in artificial intelligence (AI)…
For screen-based work, this app can help preserve your eyes (and your well-being)
Digital tools are indispensable in the professional world. But their use is not without consequences for our physical health, and particularly our eyes. However, there are solutions for improving visual comfort on a daily basis, such as the…
Google CEO tells employees to expect more job cuts this year – The Verge
(Reuters) - Google CEO Sundar Pichai told employees to expect more job cuts at the Alphabet-owned company this year, The Verge reported on Wednesday, citing an internal memo.
Pichai said in the memo that the layoffs this year were focused…
Google plots product overhaul for EU’s digital dominance rules
Alphabet Inc’s Google is rolling out a series of broad changes to some of its core search, browser and data products in Europe, in order to step in line with the European Union’s new rules to rein in Big Tech’s market dominance.
Google…
Apple to allow outside payments for apps after US decision
Apple Inc is opening its US App Store to allow outside payment options after the Supreme Court refused to consider the company’s appeal in an antitrust suit challenging its practices.
The company plans to let all third-party apps sold in…