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Tech News : Meta Pulls Facial Recognition Code From Smart Glasses App
It’s been reported that Meta has quietly removed facial recognition code from the companion app used by its AI-powered smart glasses, reigniting concerns about how far wearable technology companies may be willing to go in their pursuit of always-on artificial intelligence. What Was Removed? The controversy centres on an internal […]
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Company Check: Anthropic Releases AI Once Deemed Too Dangerous
Anthropic has released a public version of the same AI technology that it previously restricted because of concerns about its cyber security capabilities, only for access to be suspended days after an intervention by the US government. What Is Claude Fable 5? Claude Fable 5 is a public version of […]
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Security Stop-Press : AI Fraud Hits Insurance Claims
Aviva says fraudsters are increasingly using AI-generated evidence to support fake or exaggerated insurance claims, particularly in motor insurance. The insurer says it detected more than 18,400 fraudulent claims during 2025, worth an estimated £233 million if paid out. According to Aviva, fraudsters are using altered accident photos, fabricated documents, […]
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Sustainability-in-Tech : Can Light Make AI More Sustainable?
A UK startup claims it can reduce the power consumed by AI data centre networks by 81 per cent by replacing conventional electronic switching equipment with technology that routes data using light. Why AI’s Energy Problem Is Growing The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is creating a major sustainability challenge. […]
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Video Update : Create Docs With New Copilot Word Agent
Microsoft’s new Copilot Word Agent can turn a brief instruction into a fully structured business document, helping you create reports, proposals, and other paperwork far faster than starting from a blank page. [Note – To Watch This Video without glitches/interruptions, It may be best to download it first]
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Tech Tip : Use A Separate Windows Desktop For Presentations
One of the easiest ways to avoid accidentally revealing emails, Teams chats, confidential documents, browser tabs, or other sensitive information during a presentation is to create a separate desktop in Windows just for screen sharing. Here’s how to do it. Why It Works Windows includes a built-in Virtual Desktop feature […]
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Featured Article : UK Publishers Can Opt-Out Of Google AI Search Results
The UK has become the first country in the world to require Google to let publishers opt out of AI-generated search results without sacrificing their visibility in traditional search rankings. A New Rule For AI Search The change follows intervention by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which has imposed […]
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Tech Insight : Microsoft Unveils 1,000 Times More Reliable Quantum Chip
Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 2, a next-generation quantum chip that it says is 1,000 times more reliable than its predecessor, helping bring forward its target for a scalable quantum computer from 2033 to 2029. What Is It? Majorana 2 is Microsoft’s latest topological quantum chip, a processor designed to overcome […]
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Tech News : Poland’s Tech Sovereignty Test For Government AI Purchases
Poland will introduce a new “sovereignty test” for major government technology purchases as Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns that growing dependence on foreign digital infrastructure and AI providers has become a strategic national concern. What Has Been Announced? Speaking at the European Financial Congress in Sopot, Tusk said Poland would […]
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Tech News : AI Beats Nuclear Weapons As Defence Leaders’ Biggest Concern
Artificial intelligence emerged as a bigger concern than nuclear weapons during a major strategic stability discussion at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, as senior military leaders warned that AI is accelerating the speed of conflict beyond the pace of human decision-making. Why AI Dominated The Discussion The Shangri-La Dialogue is […]
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Company Check : Microsoft Faces Backlash Over Security Researcher Dispute
Microsoft has drawn criticism from parts of the cyber security community after publicly condemning a researcher who disclosed several unpatched Windows vulnerabilities and warning that its Digital Crimes Unit would continue pursuing those who enable criminal activity. What Happened? The dispute centres on a researcher known online as “Nightmare Eclipse”, […]
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Security Stop-Press : AI Fuels Literary Agent Impersonation Scams
Literary agents are increasingly being impersonated by scammers as AI makes it easier to create convincing fake identities, websites, emails, and publishing credentials. Mark Gottlieb of Trident Media Group says artificial intelligence has not simply accelerated publishing fraud but has “industrialised it”. Scammers can now quickly create realistic agency websites, correspondence, […]
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