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AI minister gains cabinet seat as tech department is scrapped

Kanishka Narayan will join cabinet as AI minister while DSIT is abolished and its duties are split across other departments.

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Meta Removes AI Image Feature After User Backlash

Meta has removed its new AI image feature on Instagram following user backlash, admitting it missed the mark. The tool was part of the Muse Image rollout within Meta AI.

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Test Your Skills: Can You Identify AI-Generated Deepfake Faces?

Researchers show people can be trained to spot AI deepfake faces by focusing on subtle cues, improving accuracy from 40% to 80%. This skill is vital as AI-generated scams and political espionage rise globally.

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Datacentres and AI: Balancing Benefits with Environmental and Social Costs

Datacentres, driven by AI growth, pose significant environmental and economic challenges in Australia. While AI offers benefits, the energy, water use, and emissions from datacentres raise concerns about their true cost and who benefits.

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Brexit Labor Shortages Drive Farming Automation Innovations at Warwick

Labour shortages post-Brexit are driving farming automation innovations at the University of Warwick, where AI and robotics aim to enhance productivity and support farm workers.

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Art Deco Tongland Hydro Power Station Restored After £2m Refurbishment

The Tongland hydro power station in southern Scotland has been restored after a £2m refurbishment, preserving its art deco design as part of the historic Galloway Hydro Scheme.

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How AI is Transforming Language and the Future of Writing

Linguists and novelists explore how AI, especially large language models, influence writing styles, authenticity debates, and the future of literature amid growing AI integration and detection challenges.

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Study Finds AI Alters Users' Drafts on Politics, Shaping Public Opinion

A study by Oxford and Potsdam universities reveals AI tools alter users' drafts on political topics, introducing biases that may reshape public opinion over time.

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China Advances in Robotics by Tackling the Challenge of Human-Like Hands

Chinese start-ups are advancing robotic hands, aiming to transform humanoid robots into practical tools by leveraging manufacturing strengths and AI to overcome complex hardware and software challenges.

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Can You Beat the Odds? This Game Show Puzzle Doubles Your Winning Chance

A puzzle from a fictional game show reveals a strategy that doubles the chance of winning from 25% to 50% by sharing coin flip results or guessing opposites.

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Scientists Advance Synthetic Life with Lab-Made DNA Cells That Grow and Divide

Researchers have created synthetic cells called SpudCells that use lab-made DNA to grow, replicate, and divide, marking a major step toward artificial life and its applications in drug and fuel production.

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Digital 3D Reconstruction Preserves Skeleton of World’s Rarest Marine Mammal

Scientists have digitally reconstructed the vaquita skeleton, the world’s rarest marine mammal, to aid conservation and research as fewer than 10 remain in the wild.

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