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AI-powered robots are ‘unsafe’ for personal use, scientists warn

The AI models were prone to safety failures and discrimination, a new study found.

Space

A look back at the 25 years of human life on the ISS

Three American and Russian astronauts landed at the International Space Station for the first time in November 2000. We take a look back at some of the station’s biggest moments.

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Europe’s first autonomous military convoy unveiled in Spain

A fully autonomous military convoy underwent its last round of testing in Spain, according to reports.

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How long does it take AI tools to give out harmful information?

AI systems ‘forget’ their safety measures the longer a user speaks to it, making the tools more likely to give out harmful or inappropriate information, a new report found.

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AI chatbots don’t understand when users believe false information

AI chatbots struggle to recognise when users believe false information, the study found.

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Which AI company diffuses the most Russian propaganda?

One in five AI chatbot answers uses Russian propaganda websites as sources, a new study shows.

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What are other high-profile cases of cyber harassment in France?

Brigitte Macron mounted a cyber harassment case against 10 people who claimed France’s first lady is transgender or was born a man. What other cases are there in France?

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How EU candidate countries are changing their tech policy

All nine EU candidate countries have to improve their technology and digital laws to meet the bloc’s requirements. How are they doing in these areas so far?

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Donald Trump says Nvidia’s most powerful AI chips to stay in the US

Nvidia’s most powerful semiconductors will be reserved for American AI companies, says US President Donald Trump.

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Social media platforms to comply with Australia’s social media ban

With less than two months before children under 16 won’t be able to create social media accounts in Australia, the platforms say they still disagree with the new regulation but will ultimately comply.

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How AI and algorithms are making decisions about work for you

One in four workplaces in Europe is making decisions using algorithms or AI that will impact the working life of their employees. Unions say they’re struggling to negotiate worker rights.

Space

NASA to reopen Artemis III Moon contract after SpaceX delays

The acting head of NASA said that he will reopen a 2021 contract given to Elon Musk’s SpaceX to other companies for the Artemis III mission.

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What’s next for SpaceX after a successful Starship launch?

SpaceX’s Starship successfully took off and landed in its 11th launch last week. What’s next for the rocket that’s supposed to take humans back to the Moon and beyond?

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Russian cyberattacks against NATO members up 25%: analysis

A Microsoft analysis found that Russian actors are ramping up cyberattacks against NATO countries amid rising tensions.

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TikTok showed ‘glorified’ military videos during NATO summit: analysis

A recent analysis by European non-profit AI Forensics found that popular social media app TikTok amplified pro-military videos during the June NATO meetings in the Hague.

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What is the ‘Moon economy?’

Some of the world’s space agencies are getting ready for commercial activity on the Moon.

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Scientists can easily intercept military data from satellites

US researchers found it surprisingly easy to access private text messages and military data using homemade satellite scans that cost as little as €500.

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Most UK employees use unauthorised AI at work, Microsoft says

Employees using unauthorised AI tools could put companies at higher risk of data leaks, non-compliance, and cyber attacks, Microsoft says.

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Australia’s social media ban under-16s hard to enforce, Google says

There’s two months to go before children under 16 will lose access to most social media accounts in Australia.

Ukraine

Russia recruits Ukrainian children on Telegram to plant bombs, UN says

The head of the UN’s Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said more than 100 minors have been detained this year for acts of sabotage that they have been recruited to do over social media platforms like Telegram.

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