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April 19, 2025
LONDON (AP) — You were walking next to a swimming pool when you slipped and dropped your phone into the water. Or it slipped out of your hand when you were next to a filled bathtub or toilet. In case your phone has gotten wet, it is necessary to dry it. But what steps should
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In October 2023, Chengdu, China was the center of the sci-fi universe as it played host to Worldcon, the largest annual event for science fiction. Fans from all over the globe flocked to the event, making it the first time for China to hold such a prestigious gathering. This was a unique occasion where fans
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In Dubai on Wednesday, pilots lined up on a runway and started their seven jet engines with a loud noise. However, they weren’t getting ready to fly a plane – they were the plane itself. This city-state in the United Arab Emirates, known for being home to the world’s tallest building and other wonders, hosted
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is signing an executive order aimed at better protecting Americans’ personal data on everything from biometrics and health records to finances and geolocation from foreign adversaries like China and Russia. According to senior officials in the Biden administration, the recent decision gives the Department of Justice and other federal
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According to a recent report by artificial intelligence experts and a bipartisan group of election officials, popular chatbots are spreading inaccurate information that could potentially prevent eligible voters from participating in the ongoing presidential primaries taking place across the United States. The report was published on Tuesday and highlights concerns about the impact of this
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Sony plans to reduce its staff by around 8%, or about 900 employees, in its PlayStation division as part of recent cutbacks within the technology and gaming industry. Sony stated that changes in the industry led to the restructuring. Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan stated in a recent blog post that the industry has
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In California, a high school teacher complains that students watch Netflix on their phones during class. In Maryland, a chemistry teacher says students use gambling apps to place bets during the school day. Educators across the nation report that students frequently use their smartphones during class for activities such as sending
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The political consultant behind a robocall that mimicked President Joe Biden’s voice said Monday he was trying to send a wake-up call about the potential malign uses of artificial intelligence, not influence the outcome of last month’s New Hampshire primary. After his identity as the source of the phone calls was
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On Monday, Microsoft revealed a collaboration with French startup Mistral AI in the field of artificial intelligence. This partnership could potentially decrease the company’s dependence on OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, for its future chatbot and generative AI offerings. Mistral AI was founded less than a year ago, but has already been recognized by Microsoft
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The country’s vice chancellor announced on Monday that Germany intends to implement the practice of underground carbon storage at offshore locations, recognizing the urgency to address climate change. This technology has been widely debated but is now being pursued as a necessary step. Europe’s biggest economy is making good progress with expanding renewable energy sources
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