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For the sixth year in a row, India led the world in internet shutdowns, disrupting the internet at least 116 times.

Conservative Muslim influencers spread hate speech to their millions of followers on TikTok and YouTube, with little pushback from authorities or platforms.

GenAI faces growing skepticism as it struggles to deliver on high expectations Early excitement for ChatGPT and LLMs has shifted to concerns about costs, p | GenAI faces growing skepticism as initial excitement wanes, with the industry now focusing on overcoming practical and ethical challenges.

The energy needed to support data storage is expected to double by 2026. You can do something to stop it.

Research from The Upwork Research Institute reveals that while leaders expect AI to boost productivity, it may be increasing employee workload.

Organizations are increasingly using AI-based tools but HR professionals have ethical concerns. A new HR toolkit provides practical guidance on AI ethics.

Science secretary backs five quantum technology hubs in push for UK to transform healthcare and industry

And they hint at a future with vastly better products

The unrest is centered around the country’s quota system that requires a third of government jobs to be reserved for relatives of veterans who had fought for Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan in 1971.

The government said it would phase out its purchases of single-use plastics, a significant step because it is the biggest buyer of consumer goods in the world.

British dogs and cats are set to become the first animals in Europe to chow down on meat cultivated from chicken cells.

New regulations likely won’t be implemented until 2026, but the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act already covers some employees.

Authors claim they have not been told about the AI deal, were not given the opportunity to opt out and are receiving no extra payment.

The culture of Silicon Valley was once associated with social liberalism and tolerance. However, the tech community worldwide, from moguls such as Elon Musk or Peter Thiel, to IT professionals in Poland, and self-described OSINT users in India, is showing signs of a noted right-wing shift.

We need to employ AI as responsibly as we employ people, and to empower everyone to thrive working together. — Jul 09, 2024 by Sarah Franklin

Global online retail and cloud computing giant says it has achieved a “moment in time” milestone where all its electricity demand has been matched by renewables.

Beavers were hunted to extinction in England 400 years ago, but they made a mysterious comeback in 2014.

Timet’s facility in West Virginia will use solar and batteries to make titanium products. The durable metal is used in everything from airplanes to pacemakers.

US studios Olin and Overland have completed the "world’s first net-positive energy" botanical garden in Florida, which is powered by 2,158 solar panels

Cars have dominated the streetscape for so long that it’s hard to imagine a future without them — but that’s exactly what The Free Street Manifesto does. With images, comics…

Acknowledging the long-term impact of decisions made today, De Koffiejongens wants to ask preteens what they'd do if they were in charge.

This Summer, Let’s Reclaim Our Time (Starting June 14th)

Many videos people upload to YouTube aren’t really meant for public consumption, but they’re available for AI companies to vacuum up. Many of these personal videos are posted by children.

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Something strange is going on in Europe’s power markets: Prices keep dropping below zero.

The US has rolled out AI-powered vending machines that dispense bullets to anyone who has a valid ID. An expert says they can be hacked.

US firm’s move, amid Beijing-Washington tensions, sparks rush to lure users to homegrown models

SandboxAQ announces first navigation system powered by AI and quantum to tackle GPS attacks - SiliconANGLE

Wind and solar power increases combined with a sharp drop in fossil fuels pushed renewables into the lead.