If you want a barometer of American political concerns you could do worse than checking what spam accounts are turning into AI-generated slop on Facebook. There are now hundreds of pages with names like “Life in Texas,” “History of Wisconsin,” and “Life Is Idaho” churning out dozens of AI-generated images ...
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Lebanon says Hezbollah agrees reciprocal halt to attacks on IsraelLebanon says Hezbollah agrees reciprocal halt to attacks on Israel
Israel’s PM Netanyahu warns that strikes on Beirut will go ahead if Hezbollah does not abide by the US proposal. ...
Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing downBowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down
Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC’s international editor. ...
Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fearsThree Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears
IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines. ...
OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claimsOpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a ‘web of deceit’ ...
Hungarian PM threatens to oust Orbán-era presidentHungarian PM threatens to oust Orbán-era president
Hungary’s president has refused Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s demands to step aside, setting up a constitutional clash. ...
Middle East crisis live: Lebanon’s US embassy says Hezbollah has agreed to ‘reciprocal’ ceasefire with Israel under US proposalMiddle East crisis live: Lebanon’s US embassy says Hezbollah has agreed to ‘reciprocal’ ceasefire with Israel under US proposal
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has meanwhile threatened to strike Beirut and says IDF will continue operations in southern Lebanon Iran suspends all peace talks in protest at Israeli offensive in Lebanon The exchange of strikes between the US and Iran reflects the fragility of the current ceasefire, which has ...
Trump says Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to ‘stop all shooting’Trump says Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to ‘stop all shooting’
Declaration comes after Iran had pulled out of peace talks in protest at Israeli offensive in Lebanon • Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump has said Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to mutual de-escalation and to scale back fighting, seemingly averting an Israeli strike on Beirut and the ...
Why everyone can benefit from smart lights, and how to set them up with zero wiringWhy everyone can benefit from smart lights, and how to set them up with zero wiring
From saving money to the satisfaction of turning off all your lights from bed, smart lights make life at home easier, and you don’t need an electrician to install them. Ignore all the smart home gimmicks. These five devices actually make life easier Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, ...
‘Beleaguered and bereft’ – Mandelson messages reveal criticism of No 10‘Beleaguered and bereft’ – Mandelson messages reveal criticism of No 10
Newly published documents show Lord Mandelson and ministers’ concerns about the prime minister and Labour MPs. ...