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At CES, gadgets to make everyday life easier
At CES, gadgets to make everyday life easier

Technology is often designed to lighten the load from the everyday - and brushing your teeth or using the toilet are no exception. The company's founder came up with the idea one day while brushing his teeth.

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Elon Musk says Tesla will unveil robotaxi in August
Elon Musk says Tesla will unveil robotaxi in August
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Elon Musk revealed Friday that Tesla will pull back the curtain on a robotaxi this summer, news that comes as adoption of self-driving vehicles hits speed bumps over safety concerns. Despite its potential, rollout of self-driving vehicles in the United States has been tentative and rocky so far as both regulators and the public voice safety concerns.

Meta asks US judge to toss blockbuster antitrust case
Meta asks US judge to toss blockbuster antitrust case
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Facebook giant Meta on Friday asked a federal judge to dismiss a case from a powerful US antitrust authority that could see the social media juggernaut forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta also argued that TikTok and YouTube were absent in the FTC’s definition of the social media market, “ignoring many of the most popular activities people engage in on Facebook and Instagram."

Microsoft says China using AI to sow division in US
Microsoft says China using AI to sow division in US
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China is ramping up use of AI-generated content and fake social media accounts to inflame division in the United States and elsewhere, according to the latest report from Microsoft's threat center.

Meta to start labeling AI-generated content in May
Meta to start labeling AI-generated content in May
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Facebook and Instagram giant Meta on Friday said it will begin labeling AI-generated media beginning in May, as it tries to reassure users and governments over the risks of deepfakes. - Biden deepfakes - Meta said its rollout will occur in two phases with AI-generated content labeling beginning in May 2024, while the removal of manipulated media solely based on the old policy will cease in July.

AI a 'game changer' but company execs not ready: survey
AI a 'game changer' but company execs not ready: survey
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A majority of corporate executives across leading economies believe artificial intelligence will be a "game changer" for their industry but admit their leadership teams lack the knowledge to understand AI's risks and rewards, a study showed Friday. But 57 percent "lack confidence in their leadership team's AI skills and knowledge", the report found.

Political spam sparks uproar in Greece ahead of EU vote
Political spam sparks uproar in Greece ahead of EU vote
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Two months before Greeks vote in European Parliament elections, a political spamming scandal has forced a candidate to drop out and authorities to launch a probe in a case that has rekindled national concerns over data leaks. The case has embarrassed the Greek government at a time when postal voting for the country's sizeable diaspora is to be used for the first time in June.

Podcast sued for 'AI George Carlin' settles with comic's estate
Podcast sued for 'AI George Carlin' settles with comic's estate
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Podcasters who controversially used AI to emulate the late US comedian George Carlin in a recent comedy episode have reached a settlement with his estate after family members sued. "Dudesy" is an experimental comedy podcast in which human hosts interact with AI to shape the format and content of each episode.