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The upgraded ChatGPT teaches maths and flirts – but still has glitches OpenAI has introduced the latest version of the technology that supports the AI chatbot ChatGPT. It’s called GPT-4o, and it’s rolling out to all ChatGPT users, including non-subscribers. It is faster than previous models and has been programmed to sound chatty and sometimes flirtatious in its response to …

US bans Chinese crypto miners from nuclear base area US President Joe Biden has ordered Chinese-owned cryptocurrency miners and their partners to sell land they own near US nuclear missile bases, citing espionage concerns. MineOne Partners, which the White House says is majority-owned by Chinese nationals, has been given 120 days to sell the property, where it runs a crypto-mining …

Undisturbed navigation technology gets first airborne test A UK aircraft has tested ground-breaking quantum technology that could pave the way for unobstructed backups for GPS navigation systems. The government, which helped fund the research, said it was the first publicly recognized test of its kind. While GPS is satellite-based, the new system is quantum-based – a term used to describe …

What is AI, how does it work and what can it be used for? Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is developing at high speed, changing many aspects of modern life. It seems like there are new announcements almost every day, with big players like Meta, Google and ChatGPT maker OpenAI competing for an edge with customers. However, some experts worry that …

UAE releases new AI model to compete with big tech A government research institute in the United Arab Emirates on Monday released a new open-source GenAI model, which can rival models from big tech companies. Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute (TII) said it is releasing a series of Falcon 2s: the Falcon 2 11B, a text-based model, and the Falcon …

Chinese-made driverless minibuses to hit Italian roads Robobus, a driverless minibus developed independently by a Chinese self-driving startup, is expected to hit the streets of the city of Turin at the foot of the Alps, and provide short-distance transportation services. According to the developer, Guizhou Hankaisi Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (PIX Moving), the company will partner with Italian mobile travel …

‘I was asked for a nude photo after making a ‘friend’ on Roblox’ Concerns about sexual content in children’s online games are growing. Ofcom, the regulator for online safety, has told tech firms to hide “toxic” content from children and published a draft code of practice. “James” shared his experience of being approached on Roblox and asked for sexual images. …

A severe geomagnetic storm hitting Earth can knock out power, electronics around the world A rare and powerful geomagnetic storm hitting Earth this weekend could trigger power outages around the world, according to scientists. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) upgraded its original G4 geomagnetic storm watch to a G5 — the strongest storm of its kind on a …

European Parliament revokes Amazon lobbyist’s pass Amazon’s lobbyists have pulled their access badges for the European parliament amid a dispute over whether the e-commerce giant allowed itself to be properly scrutinized. It follows a request from the EU committee on employment and social affairs. Its chairman has accused Amazon of obstructing its investigation into alleged “human rights” violations. Amazon said …

Star Wars games canceled as EA cuts 670 jobs Electronic Arts (EA) will cancel the upcoming Star Wars game and will lay off 5% of its employees worldwide – about 670 people. The game, which is in early development, will be a first-person shooter set in the Star Wars universe. The firm said the “streamlining” would “deliver a deeper and …