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Mistaken Username Sent Man to Prison for 18 Months, Court Finds

Mistaken Username Sent Man to Prison for 18 Months, Court Finds

An appeals court in Canada acquitted Brandon Klayme of child pornography-related charges. His Kik username had one less underscore than another account that was involved.

Why your AI strategy has a trust problem and speed won't fix it

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Why your AI strategy has a trust problem and speed won't fix it

Boardrooms across every sector are running the same play right now: deploy AI faster, automate more, cut operational costs, and call it transformation. The metrics look compelling on paper. Response times drop. Headcount ratios improve…

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As China’s A.I. Gets Stronger, It Poses New Risks to Beijing

As China’s A.I. Gets Stronger, It Poses New Risks to Beijing

China’s A.I. rise is creating a new dilemma for Beijing. The open models that win influence abroad may pose risks to the country’s security and geopolitical strategy.

Bipartisan Anger Grows at Pentagon’s Delayed ‘Forever Chemicals’ Cleanups

Bipartisan Anger Grows at Pentagon’s Delayed ‘Forever Chemicals’ Cleanups

Hundreds of bases are contaminated with PFAS, which are linked to low birth weight and other risks. Politicians from both parties are demanding explanations.

The best cordless vacuum cleaners for a spotless home: 10 tried and tested favourites

The best cordless vacuum cleaners for a spotless home: 10 tried and tested favourites

Stick vacuums are a convenient alternative to corded designs, but which model wins for overall cleaning prowess? Our expert reveals all • The best robot vacuums • How to make your vacuum last longer Choosing a cordless vacuum isn’t a…

How to qualify for Apple's education discount - and get a $499 MacBook Neo for school

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How to qualify for Apple's education discount - and get a $499 MacBook Neo for school

Apple's budget MacBook Neo is already affordable, but if you're an educator or student, you can get one for even less.

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Microsoft posts record profit as shares surge 10%, while Meta disappoints

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Microsoft posts record profit as shares surge 10%, while Meta disappoints

Microsoft reported record quarterly profit and forecast accelerating Azure growth, while Meta’s profit and margins were hit by severance costs and legal expenses.

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As AI spending soars, can China’s tech giants deliver long-term profits?

South China Morning Post

As AI spending soars, can China’s tech giants deliver long-term profits?

As US tech giants face growing market scrutiny over their swelling artificial intelligence budgets, China’s top technology firms are confronting a similar reckoning: proving that billions of dollars spent on AI infrastructure will yield…

South China Morning Post

‘Why are you doing this to me?’: how one woman survived two years of slavery on a Spanish farm

‘Why are you doing this to me?’: how one woman survived two years of slavery on a Spanish farm

Fatima left her family behind in Morocco for seasonal work in Spain. But the dreams of a better life quickly turned into exploitation, squalid conditions and violence At the farm in the northwestern Spanish region of Castile and León, a…

I Got a Free Meal From a Private Chef—Who Filmed It All to Train Robots

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