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BBC vows to contest potential Trump lawsuit over panorama edit

The BBC has signaled it is prepared to challenge any legal action from US President Donald Trump, after he threatened to sue the broadcaster for up to $5 billion over the editing of one of his speeches in a Panorama documentary. In an internal email to staff on Monday, BBC chair Samir Shah reassured......

Anthropic CEO highlights risks of autonomous AI after unpredictable system behavior

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has issued a sober warning about the growing risks of autonomous artificial intelligence, underscoring the unpredictable and potentially hazardous behavior of such systems as their capabilities advance. Speaking at......

AI companions reshape intimacy, spark concern over emotional dependency

Artificial intelligence companions, once a futuristic concept, have evolved into emotional lifelines for millions. From early experiments like ELIZA in 1966 to modern platforms such as ChatGPT, Replika, and Character.AI, these tools are bridging emotional gaps in a hyper-connected yet lonely world. Designed......

Leaked memo exposes accusations of bias at BBC over Gaza and trans issues

A leaked internal memo from Michael Prescott, a former independent standards advisor to the BBC, has revealed alleged systemic editorial failings across multiple topics, intensifying pressure that led to the resignations of the broadcaster’s senior leadership over the weekend. The 19-page document......

Morocco prioritizes tech sovereignty for a sustainable digital future

Morocco is placing technological sovereignty at the core of its vision for a sustainable and inclusive digital future, according to Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister Delegate in charge of the Digital Transition and Administrative Reform. Speaking at Orange Maroc’s Live Intelligence generative......

Scientists divided over the future of 'mirror life' research

The global scientific community is at odds over whether to halt research into "mirror life" synthetic organisms made entirely from molecules that are the mirror opposites of those found in conventional biology. At a recent conference in Manchester, leading researchers debated the future of......

Meta faces US Senate probe over AI chatbots engaging with minors

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is under investigation after revelations that its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots were permitted to engage in romantic or sensual conversations with minors. The probe, announced Friday by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo), chair of a Senate Judiciary subcommittee......

Morocco suspends local official over alleged corruption in Marrakech

Morocco’s Ministry of Interior has announced the suspension of a Caid, a local administrative authority in Marrakech, following allegations of corruption. The decision is part of the ministry’s commitment to enforcing “public service ethics” and ensuring accountability among its......

ChatGPT conversations exposed in Google search: A growing privacy concern

Thousands of ChatGPT conversations that users believed were private are now appearing in Google search results, raising serious concerns about online privacy and the handling of sensitive data by tech companies. When a user clicks the “Share” button on ChatGPT, a unique URL is created, allowing......