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Man sexually assaults two women he met online on the same day, US cops say
A 29-year-old man was arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting two women in Texas, officials said.
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AI
AI startup Anthropic debuts Claude chatbot as an iPhone app
Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is introducing its first smartphone app – an indication that the company is pushing more aggressively to make its Claude chatbot available to users no matter where they are.
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AI
Microsoft will invest RM10.47bil in cloud and AI services in Malaysia
Microsoft is investing US$2.2bil (RM10.47bil) over the next four years in Malaysia’s new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure as well as partnering with the government to establish a national AI center, its CEO Satya Nadella said May 2.
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Social media
Sex offender asks Norway’s Supreme Court to declare social media access is a human right
A convicted sex offender is asking the Norwegian Supreme Court to declare social media access is a human right.
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AI
Eight US newspapers sue ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement
A group of eight US newspapers is suing ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that the technology companies have been "purloining millions” of copyrighted news articles without permission or payment to train their artificial intelligence chatbots.
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Technology
Driver of lorry in crash that killed NUS law professor says he was distracted by GPS
The driver of a lorry involved in a crash which claimed the life of Emeritus Professor Tan Yock Lin said he lost control of his vehicle when he took his eyes off the road to look at his GPS.
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AI
Microsoft boosts responsible AI team from 350 to 400 personnel
Microsoft Corp. expanded the team responsible for ensuring its artificial intelligence products are safe, boosting personnel from 350 to 400 last year.
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Technology
Chip parts supplier Siltronic's profit falls on high client inventories
(Reuters) - German chip equipment supplier Siltronic reported a 27.5% drop in first-quarter core profit on Thursday, a week after it slashed annual targets due to customers' still high inventories.
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Social media
After a breakup, does an ex get to stay on your grid?
Picture this: Your relationship is over. Now what? You probably let your close friends and family know, as well as your therapist, who will shepherd your healing journey. You might even turn to Spotify, Shakespeare or the StairMaster to cope.
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AI
Microsoft announces RM10.48bil AI, cloud investment in Malaysia
Microsoft pledged a US$2.2bil (RM10.48bil) investment in artificial intelligence and cloud computing in Malaysia on May 2 to help develop the country’s AI infrastructure.
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AI
From baby talk to baby artificial intelligence
We ask a lot of ourselves as babies. Somehow, we must grow from sensory blobs into mobile, rational, attentive communicators in just a few years.
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Social media
Lawsuit against Meta asks if Facebook users have right to control their feeds using external tools
Do social media users have the right to control what they see – or don’t see – on their feeds?
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Technology
Nvidia supplier SK Hynix says HBM chips almost sold out for 2025
ICHEON, South Korea (Reuters) -South Korea's SK Hynix said on Thursday its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips used in AI chipsets were sold out for this year and almost sold out for 2025 as businesses aggressively expand artificial intelligence services.
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AI
AI helps avalanche predictions in the Swiss Alps, study finds
The risk of avalanches can be predicted by artificial intelligence (AI) just as well as by humans, according to the findings of a three-year research project in Switzerland.
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Mobile apps
Google stopped more than two million malicious apps getting into the Play Store in 2023
In 2023, Google prevented 2.28 million applications violating its security rules from getting into the Play Store. In addition, almost 200,000 app submissions were rejected or amended to ensure the correct use of sensitive permissions such as access to background location data or SMS messages.
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Technology
Chipmaker Wolfspeed forecasts quarterly revenue below estimates as EV sales growth slows
(Reuters) - Chipmaker Wolfspeed forecast current-quarter revenue below estimates on Wednesday as automakers grapple with high inventory levels due to slower-than-expected EV sales growth.
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Technology
Cognizant first-quarter revenue beats estimates on steady spending by clients
(Reuters) - Cognizant Technology Solutions beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue on Wednesday, helped by steady spending by clients, sending its shares up more than 4% in aftermarket trading.
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Technology
Etsy misses first-quarter sales, profit estimates on lower discretionary demand
(Reuters) - Etsy missed Wall Street expectations for first-quarter gross merchandise sales (GMS) and profit on Wednesday, hurt by lower demand for its handcrafted goods and personalized gifts at its online marketplace.
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Technology
EBay forecasts Q2 revenue below estimates as consumer spending remains strained
(Reuters) - Ecommerce firm eBay forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, as demand cools for its key product categories like collector's items and auto parts, sending shares down 5% in extended trading.
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Technology
Analysis-Tesla's restructuring hits executive bench hailed by Elon Musk
(Reuters) - Just over a year ago, Elon Musk shared the stage at Tesla's investor day in Texas with 16 executives who gave detailed presentations on the company's technology and growth plans, then lined up behind their boss in a show of solidarity.