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Proliferating 'news' sites spew AI-generated fake stories
Proliferating 'news' sites spew AI-generated fake stories
by  AFP

A sensational story about the Israeli prime minister's "psychiatrist" exploded online, but it was AI-generated, originating on one of hundreds of websites researchers warn are churning out tech-enabled fiction masquerading as news.

Activists protest Tesla plant expansion in Germany
Activists protest Tesla plant expansion in Germany
by  AFP

Several hundred people demonstrated Sunday against plans by Tesla to expand its electric car factory near Berlin, citing environmental concerns. A smaller counter-protest was held Sunday in support of the Tesla factory, with participants citing economic benefits for the region.

In climate push, German chemical maker swaps oil for sugar
In climate push, German chemical maker swaps oil for sugar
by  AFP

At one of Europe's largest chemical complexes, German group Covestro is trialling the manufacture of a key product using sugar as a base material instead of oil, as the industry seeks to reduce its carbon footprint. Aniline is used as the base ingredient for chemical MDI, which is an essential material in manufacturing foams.

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