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eBay uses AI to attract more marketplace sellers
eBay uses AI to attract more marketplace sellers
AI-assisted tools now help generate around 500,000 eBay listings every day.
Aug. 13, 2025
UK minister defends use of live facial recognition vans
UK minister defends use of live facial recognition vans
She refutes claims that facial recognition is implemented outside legal limits.
Aug. 13, 2025
AI plays major role in crypto journalism but cannot replace humans
AI plays major role in crypto journalism but cannot replace humans
Almost half of crypto news in 2025 uses AI tools, but experts warn that human storytelling remains essential to preserve authenticity and trust.
Aug. 12, 2025
Small language models gain ground in AI translation
Small language models gain ground in AI translation
Straker says its small language models offer faster, cheaper, and more accurate translations by focusing on industry-specific context rather than general language coverage.
Aug. 12, 2025
New Instagram Map lets users share location with consent
New Instagram Map lets users share location with consent
Users can control who sees their location on Instagram Map, with updates only when the app is active or in the background.
Aug. 11, 2025
Article 19 report finds Belarus's ‘anti-extremism' laws threaten digital rights
Article 19 report finds Belarus's ‘anti-extremism' laws threaten digital rights
The report finds Belarus’s ‘anti-extremist’ and ‘anti-terrorist’ laws repress digital rights by prosecuting individuals for online criticism. it additionally finds that these vague laws violate international human rights standards and create a chilling effect on free expression.
Aug. 10, 2025
AI-generated video misleads as tsunami footage in Japan
AI-generated video misleads as tsunami footage in Japan
Viral footage of a tsunami hitting Japan was debunked as synthetic content, spreading misinformation amid Pacific earthquake alerts.
Aug. 10, 2025
Warner Bros Discovery targets password sharing on Max
Warner Bros Discovery targets password sharing on Max
Max plans to detect unusual logins and enforce stricter rules, following Netflix’s successful password crackdown model.
Aug. 8, 2025
Microsoft Copilot launches GPT-5 Smart Mode for users
Microsoft Copilot launches GPT-5 Smart Mode for users
You can access GPT-5 via Copilot’s Smart Mode without even needing a Microsoft account.
Aug. 8, 2025
EU member states clash over the future of encrypted private messaging
EU member states clash over the future of encrypted private messaging
The EU nears a critical decision on Chat Control, balancing child protection needs with citizens’ right to secure, private communications.
Aug. 8, 2025
Fans divided on Rod Stewart's Ozzy Osbourne concert tribute
Fans divided on Rod Stewart's Ozzy Osbourne concert tribute
The Ozzy Osbourne tribute includes AI images of music greats like Prince and Amy Winehouse.
Aug. 7, 2025
GitHub deleted post exposes OpenAI's new GPT-5 features
GitHub deleted post exposes OpenAI's new GPT-5 features
OpenAI is expected to officially unveil GPT-5 today following a teaser campaign and a mistakenly published GitHub post revealing key details.
Aug. 7, 2025