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ChatGPT AI posed as a blind person and tricked a human into doing its bidding

An AI chatbot has reportedly tricked a human into doing work for it—by posing as a blind person. OpenAI researchers asked the latest version of…

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Mozilla launches "Responsible AI" challenge

In this photo illustration a Mozilla Firefox logo seen displayed on a smartphone. (Photo Illustration by Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Mozilla called on…

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Samsung’s new budget phones make the Galaxy S23 look very expensive

Samsung might have just launched its new Galaxy S23 flagship series but now the Korean firm is back with more devices that are a little…

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Simple Sky TV box error could mean you have to pay surprise new fee

Lottie Casas March 14, 2023

Anyone with a Sky TV device in their home might want to make sure they take extra special care of it. That’s because Sky has…

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With Google's firing of AI bias expert, tech research becomes hazardous ground

Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios Tech giants have brought on teams of ethicists and diversity advocates to counter criticism of their products' impact on society — but…

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Meta to cut 10,000 more jobs, eliminate 5,000 openings

Lottie Casas March 14, 2023

Photo: Liu Guanguan/China News Service via Getty Images Meta is laying off 10,000 people and cutting 5,000 open roles as part of a larger plan…

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Facebook parent Meta laying off more than 11,000 workers

Lottie Casas March 14, 2023

Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said his company will cut 13% of its staff — or more than 11,000 people — in…

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Epic Games says some crypto games in its store have done 'pretty well'

Blankos Block Party. Screenshot: Mythical Games The next 12 months will show whether blockchain games have sufficient drawing power on the Epic Games Store, one…

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WhatsApp widget trick lets you read new messages without your contacts knowing

We've all been there—a friend messages you on WhatsApp, you read it, and you forget to reply. Or, worse, you read it and decide not…

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How to watch Love Island 2023 final on ITVX from anywhere

JUMP TO… How to watch Love Island 2023 in the UK Can you watch Love Island without ITV Hub? How to watch Love Island UK…

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‘Peak fear’: How Australia’s tech sector handled a bank meltdown

Australian start-up founders and investors are taking stock after a furious weekend of shepherding their companies through the collapse of the most technology-friendly big bank…

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Virgin Media gives more bad news to customers as price rise looms

If an increase to your monthly internet and phone bill wasn’t enough, Virgin has warned you will soon no longer have access to its free…

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Galaxy S23 Ultra just got cheaper thanks to new hidden Samsung code

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is, without doubt, a contender for smartphone of the year. In our recent Galaxy S23 Ultra review, Express.co.uk gave this device…

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Oscars fight for relevance in the streaming age

Illustration: Gabriella Turrisi/Axios All the pieces are in place for the Oscars to make a comeback on Sunday. But if a slate of popular movies…

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Google announces the date it will unveil new features for your Android

Google has revealed exactly when you will find out all about the newest features that are set to drop on your Android phone later this…

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Weasel broke Hadron Collider and sent Earth to alternate reality, theory claims

The Large Hadron Collider at CERN is responsible for some of the most groundbreaking scientific discoveries ever made, from the Higg's Boson to quasars. This…

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Tech firms could be told to scan Brits’ private messages for child abuse images

Lottie Casas March 11, 2023

Tech companies could soon be forced to scan UK citizens' private phones and messages for child sexual abuse material. The government has proposed a new…

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3 Lessons From Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure

What can the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank teach us about the tech industry? On one level, not much. It’s true that S.V.B., as tech…

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Tech is allowing businesses to overcharge you in tips

Lottie Casas March 11, 2023

You might be wondering why I, a tech columnist, would write about tipping. The reason is that tipping is no longer just a socioeconomic and…

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Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Causes Start-Up Chaos

Ashley Tyrner opened an account with Silicon Valley Bank for her company, FarmboxRx, two years ago. She was setting out to raise venture capital and…

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‘We can make electricity out of thin air’ in huge breakthrough, scientists claim

Bookmark Your home, gadgets, and even town could one day be powered by a completely clean energy source: the air itself. That's because a team…

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UK WhatsApp users face total block from chat app over privacy fears

UK Whatsapp users may have to kiss goodbye to the messaging app as the company’s boss has warned it could soon be blocked in Britain.…

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Are your kids cheating on homework using AI? Parents given fresh ChatGPT warning

Hundreds of kids across the UK are using ChatGPT AI to get 'help' on their homework—causing a huge headache for teachers and parents alike. According…

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Bold new iPhone goes on sale today! How to get this Apple device be…

Not upgraded to the iPhone 14 just yet? There’s good news as Apple has just announced the launch of an update to this device which…

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Religious leaders experiment with ChatGPT sermons

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios Religious leaders are dabbling in ChatGPT for sermon writing, and largely reaching the same conclusion: It's great for plucking Bible verses and…

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Spotify users left baffled by dramatic change coming to this music app