International Women’s Day: AI tools generate sexist content, warns UN
The world’s most popular AI tools are powered by programs from OpenAI and Meta that show prejudice against women, according…
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Microsoft staffer warns regulators about harmful AI content
A Microsoft Corp software engineer sent letters to the company’s board, lawmakers and the US Federal Trade Commission warning that…
Epic-Apple feud tests EU big tech law
Epic Games on March 6 called on the EU to swiftly enforce its major new law governing big tech after…
Apple nixes ‘Fortnite’ maker’s ability to make EU app store
Apple Inc has stopped Epic Games Inc from opening its own app store for iPhone customers in Europe, a move the…
Proton offers free VPN access to fight election manipulation
Internet privacy company Proton said on March 6 it would offer a network of free VPN servers for use in…
EU looks to AI to battle cyber threats
The European Union is poised to use artificial intelligence and other tools to create a “cyber shield” protecting critical infrastructure…
What if food labels displayed lower prices as the expiry date approaches?
Various approaches for combating food waste have been tested around the world. The latest innovation hails from a startup that…
Europe’s Digital Markets Act is forcing tech giants to make changes. Here’s what that will look like
Europeans scrolling their phones and computers this week will get new choices for default browsers and search engines, where to…
OpenAI responds to Elon Musk lawsuit: ‘Sad it’s come to this’
OpenAI hit back at Elon Musk in a blog post published on its site March 5, responding to a lawsuit…