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AI model detects infections from wound photos
AI model detects infections from wound photos
Early triage of wound photos could help doctors prioritise urgent cases, especially in rural settings.
July 9, 2025
Cybercrime soars as firms underfund defences
Cybercrime soars as firms underfund defences
With only 11 % of IT resources devoted to security, businesses face escalating threats like AI‑powered malware and phishing.
July 9, 2025
AI-made music sparks emotional authenticity debate
AI-made music sparks emotional authenticity debate
Critics debate whether AI music can match emotional depth.
July 9, 2025
Sam Altman shrugs off Meta poaching, backs Trump, jabs at Musk
Sam Altman shrugs off Meta poaching, backs Trump, jabs at Musk
While Meta continues to lure top AI talent, Altman remained unfazed, pointing instead to the strength of his company’s mission and research culture.
July 9, 2025
ChatGPT quietly tests new ‘Study Together' feature for education
ChatGPT quietly tests new ‘Study Together' feature for education
Rather than feeding answers, ChatGPT's ‘Study Together’ pushes users to think, echoing a tutoring approach.
July 9, 2025
Musk's chatbot Grok removes offensive content
Musk's chatbot Grok removes offensive content
The Anti-Defamation League labelled Grok’s output ‘dangerous’ and called on AI companies to prevent extremist content.
July 9, 2025
Italy's Piracy Shield sparks EU scrutiny over digital rights
Italy's Piracy Shield sparks EU scrutiny over digital rights
The EU is examining whether Italy’s Piracy Shield complies with the Digital Services Act and Open Internet rules.
July 9, 2025
New Zealand bans crypto ATMs and limits cash transfers
New Zealand bans crypto ATMs and limits cash transfers
Criminals use crypto ATMs to move funds offshore, prompting New Zealand to tighten regulations and expand enforcement powers.
July 9, 2025
Fraudsters exploit dormant Bitcoin addresses to steal data
Fraudsters exploit dormant Bitcoin addresses to steal data
Scammers use fake legal claims and false transactions to target dormant Bitcoin wallets, urging owners to prove ownership or risk losing access.
July 9, 2025
Tether defends gold reserves as markets and scrutiny rise
Tether defends gold reserves as markets and scrutiny rise
Gold makes up nearly 5% of Tether’s $112 billion reserves, sparking regulatory concerns.
July 9, 2025
AI-powered imposter poses as US Secretary of State Rubio
AI-powered imposter poses as US Secretary of State Rubio
The US issued a global alert after AI-generated content was used to impersonate Secretary Rubio and target foreign officials.
July 9, 2025
Grok AI chatbot suspended in Turkey following court order
Grok AI chatbot suspended in Turkey following court order
Following a court order in Ankara, the Grok AI chatbot is now restricted in Turkey amid evolving content moderation concerns.
July 9, 2025