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EU lawmakers back ban on sexualised AI deepfakes
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - EU lawmakers on Wednesday approved a ban on AI systems generating sexualised deepfakes, after a global...
China tech giant Tencent bets on AI agents
Beijing (AFP) - Tencent wants to bring artificial intelligence agents into its WeChat social media app, the Chinese tech firm's...
Brazil starts to restrict minors’ access to social media
Brasília (AFP) - Brazil began implementing new measures on Tuesday to restrict minors' access to social media and prevent them...
Nvidia says restarting production of China-bound chips
San José (United States) (AFP) - Nvidia chief Jensen Huang on Tuesday said the AI technology powerhouse is restarting production...
Nvidia chief expects revenue of $1 trillion through 2027
San José (United States) (AFP) - Nvidia chief Jensen Huang on Monday said he expects the artificial intelligence chip powerhouse...
Rise of drone warfare sharpens focus on laser defense
New York (AFP) - The surge of drone use in conflicts worldwide, seen most vividly in the Ukraine and Middle...
AI offers hope for young filmmakers dreaming of an Oscar
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) - Studying at the film school where Oscar-nominated "Sinners" director Ryan Coogler honed his craft,...
Dating app Tinder dabbles with AI matchmaking
New York (AFP) - Tinder said Thursday that it is testing a "Chemistry" option that uses artificial intelligence to help...
The Chinese cable that could trip up Chile’s new leader
Santiago (Chile) (AFP) - Chile's new president Jose Antonio Kast faces a tough choice in his first weeks in office....
Uber plans Tokyo robotaxi trial with Nissan and Britain’s Wayve
Tokyo (AFP) - Uber announced Thursday its first robotaxi partnership in Japan, teaming up with Nissan and British artificial intelligence...
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