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Oscars says AI actors and writing cannot win awards

The academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film.

Bright idea? UK firm pioneers data centres using lampposts

The solar-powered iLamps will have a built-in Nvidia chip but there are questions over their security and scalability.

Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force

The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

Elon Musk's latest Tesla pay valued at $158bn - but he can't pocket it

Musk must meet a range of ambitious milestones at Tesla to justify the monster pay packet - so far he has not.

Spotify adds 'Verified' badges to distinguish human artists from AI

The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists' live dates and social media presence.

Apple says iPhone 17 'most popular ever' as sales soar

The record results come as boss Tim Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm.

Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?

It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

Twitch streamer hit by car live on camera - 'It felt like slow motion'

Isaiah Thomas, known as hmblzayy, was walking a 3,000-mile challenge when he was hit

OpenAI tells ChatGPT models to stop talking about goblins

The AI firm said that unlike previous model bugs, the issue "crept in subtly".

Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs

Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

Musk accuses OpenAI lawyer of trying to 'trick' him in combative testimony

Elon Musk was cross-examined on the third day of the trial over his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI.

Why friendly AI chatbots might be less trustworthy

Researchers found adjusting AI systems to be more warm and friendly to users would result in an "accuracy trade-off".

Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle begins

The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.

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Workers train AI to identify everyday objects by labelling items in photos and videos.

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How to say goodbye and pay tribute to a loved one - with a hologram.

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Can pedestrians, runners and cyclists safely share the road with self-driving vehicles?

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Is there a way to fix AI's problem with trust?

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Harriet Bradshaw finds out how AI is being used to help solve an art history mystery.

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Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace, exploring the tech aiding its restoration.

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How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.

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Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.

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