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Specialist dating apps exposed 1.5m private user images, protests hit Tesla dealerships
Image: Chica Researchers have discovered nearly 1.5 million pictures from specialist dating apps – many of which are explicit – being stored online without password protection, leaving them vulnerable to hackers and extortionists. Anyone with the link was able to view the private photos from five platforms developed by M.A.D Mobile:…
AI race must be led by ‘western democracies’, Samsung shows 75-inch ePaper 5K display
Copyright: Deemerwha studio/Shutterstock.com The artificial intelligence race must be led by “western, liberal, democratic” countries, said the UK technology secretary in a veiled warning over China’s role in the contest, before a global AI summit in Paris. Peter Kyle spoke as political leaders and tech company bosses gather in France, and…
Brits struggle with procrastination as to-do lists mount
Over half (52%) of Brits end the week with more things to do than they started with Two-thirds (60%) put off commitments with family and friends, due to overwhelming to-do lists A new survey by Samsung reveals a nation struggling with procrastination, with over half of Britons admitting to ending the week with more tasks…
NHS to run AI trial to detect breast cancer, Polestar 7 details announced
Image: MIT A trial using artificial intelligence (AI) in breast cancer screening could lead to a dramatic rise in the number of patients being treated. At present, two radiologists are needed to look at the images from mammograms to ensure accuracy. It is hoped that the AI being trialled will allow…
X refused to remove Australian stabbing from platform, Gov.uk app could lead to ‘mandatory ID scheme’
Australia's internet regulator says X refused to take down a video of a high-profile stabbing in Sydney that was watched by Axel Rudakubana just before he murdered three young girls in Southport. The body, eSafety, said it "noted with great sadness", that Rudakubana viewed the violent footage of the attempted murder of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel. It said…
Samsung and LG unveil AI-powered smart TVs, device that disables video doorbells exposed
Samsung and LG have unveiled their most high-tech TVs yet at CES 2025, blending artificial intelligence with dazzling displays. The Korean rivals are turning to smartphone-style smarts to enhance picture quality and serve up movie and TV show recommendations. Samsung’s new televisions include a range of 8K and 4K models that use its NEO QLED display technology. Their visuals…
Bargain mobile tops Which? list of 50 best products of the year
A mobile phone that costs less than £200 has been named as the product of the year for 2024 by Which?, in a list that also includes an electric car, washing up liquid and an air purifier. The products, tested or launched in the last year, have been nominated by the consumer association and whittled…
Bluesky boss unable to give correct age limit for platform, Google forced to sell Chrome browser?
The chief executive of the social media network Bluesky - which has exploded in popularity in recent weeks - was unable to give the correct age limit for users on the platform in an interview with the BBC. While speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live's Breakfast programme, Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be…
Tesla shares up 22% as Musk promises budget EV, Kia EV3 named car of the year
Tesla shares closed up nearly 22% on Thursday – their biggest single-day gain in over a decade – as Elon Musk’s bold forecast of surging sales reassured investors he was still looking to grow its core business of selling electric cars. At close, nearly $150bn was added to the company’s market value. Musk forecast 20-30%…
TikTok sacks intern for interfering with AI models, US safety agency investigates Tesla
TikTok owner, ByteDance, says it has sacked an intern for "maliciously interfering" with the training of one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models. But the firm rejected claims about the extent of the damage caused by the unnamed individual, saying they "contain some exaggerations and inaccuracies". It comes after reports about the incident spread over…
