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AI reshapes career prospects for older workers, new study finds

A new study suggests that the rapid expansion of generative artificial intelligence is increasingly affecting employees aged 55 and older, challenging the widespread belief that AI poses the greatest risk primarily to younger workers. The research, conducted by the Center for Retirement Research at......

Apple and Huawei outperform China’s slowing smartphone market

Apple and Huawei were among the few smartphone manufacturers to post shipment growth in China during the second quarter of the year, outperforming a market that continued to experience weaker demand and rising production costs. According to recent data from market research firm IDC, smartphone shipments......

One hour of training can dramatically improve people's ability to detect AI-generated faces

A new study suggests that just one hour of structured training can significantly improve people's ability to distinguish between real human faces and those generated by artificial intelligence, offering a practical defense against the growing threat of deepfake technology. The research, conducted......

Grossi questions feasibility of global oversight for artificial intelligence

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has expressed skepticism about the possibility of establishing a single global system to oversee artificial intelligence, arguing that the technology is evolving too rapidly and across too many jurisdictions for centralized control......

Global smartphone shipments fall to 13-year second-quarter low as chip shortages squeeze demand

The global smartphone industry recorded its weakest second-quarter performance in more than a decade as persistent shortages of memory chips continued to disrupt production, increase device prices and weigh on consumer demand. According to preliminary estimates from Counterpoint Research, worldwide......

Music industry introduces AI labels to bring transparency to streaming platforms

The global music industry is moving to establish clearer rules around artificial intelligence-generated content, with major professional organisations proposing a new labelling system designed to inform audiences about how much AI contributes to musical creations. The initiative aims to improve transparency,......

More than 20 countries move to restrict minors’ access to social media

Governments around the world are accelerating efforts to regulate young people's access to social media, with more than 20 countries either enforcing or preparing restrictions aimed at protecting children and teenagers online. The growing international trend comes as the European Union weighs new......

Heatwaves challenge AI infrastructure as data centers face growing climate risks

As extreme heat becomes more frequent across Europe and other parts of the world, the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is bringing a new challenge into focus: protecting the data centers that power the AI revolution. Industry experts warn that climate change is becoming a major operational......

WhatsApp introduces usernames to strengthen privacy and reduce phone number sharing

WhatsApp has announced the rollout of a long-awaited username feature, allowing users to connect with others without sharing their personal phone numbers. The update represents one of the platform's most significant privacy enhancements and brings the messaging service closer to features already......

IMF warns rising AI company debt could pose growing financial risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned that the rapidly increasing debt levels of companies investing heavily in artificial intelligence could become a greater threat to global financial stability than elevated stock market valuations in the technology sector. Speaking during a panel at......

New study warns AI chatbots may reinforce users’ false beliefs

A new scientific review has raised concerns about the psychological impact of advanced artificial intelligence chatbots, warning that certain conversational behaviors could unintentionally reinforce false beliefs in vulnerable users. The study, published in NPP: Digital Psychiatry and Neuroscience,......

Five Eyes alliance warns AI could outpace cybersecurity defenses within months

Artificial intelligence is advancing at a pace that could soon surpass current cybersecurity capabilities, according to a new warning from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance. The group, which includes Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, has urged governments and......

Artificial intelligence challenges Google’s search dominance

Google remains the world’s leading search engine, but the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence is creating one of the biggest challenges the company has faced in more than two decades. As AI-powered chatbots become increasingly popular, experts believe the way people search for information......

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