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French league launches own channel to broadcast Ligue 1

AFP - 39m ago

The French football league (LFP) announced on Tuesday the creation of its own channel to broadcast Ligue 1 matches next …

Line judges missed at Wimbledon as AI takes their jobs

AFP - 4h ago

Line judges were as much a part of the Wimbledon tennis championships as strawberries and cream. But their demise in …

Meta's AI talent war raises questions about strategy

Jun 30 2025

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta are spending billions to recruit top artificial intelligence talent, triggering debates about …

Tougher Singapore crypto regulations kick in

Jun 30 2025

Singapore ramped up crypto exchange regulations Monday in a bid to curb money laundering and boost market confidence …

Meta spending big on AI talent but will it pay off?

Jun 30 2025

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta are spending billions of dollars for top talent to make up ground in the generative artificial …

AI is learning to lie, scheme, and threaten its creators

Jun 29 2025

The world's most advanced AI models are exhibiting troubling new behaviors - lying, scheming, and even threatening their …

US Supreme Court upholds Texas age-check for porn sites

Jun 27 2025

The US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify visitors' ages, rejecting …

Spain makes Booking.com scrap 4,000 tourist rental ads

Jun 27 2025

Online hotel booking giant Booking.com on Friday said it had taken down thousands of advertisements in Spain in the …

Game 'reloots' African artefacts from Western museums

Jun 27 2025

Under the cover of darkness, Nomali jumped over a wall, burst into a museum and snatched a human skull from a pedestal …

Facing EU deadline, Apple announces App Store changes

Jun 26 2025

Apple announced changes to its App Store payment rules in Europe as it hit a Thursday deadline to address accusations of …

Roblox's Grow a Garden explodes online video game numbers

Jun 26 2025

A gardening game created by a teenager on online platform Roblox has attracted a record 21 million simultaneous players, …

'Mass scale' abuses in Cambodia scam centres: Amnesty

Jun 26 2025

While looking for jobs on Facebook, Jett thought he had found a well-paying opportunity working in online customer …

US judge sides with Meta in AI training copyright case

Jun 26 2025

A US judge on Wednesday handed Meta a victory over authors who accused the tech giant of violating copyright law by …

Tech giants' net zero goals verging on fantasy: researchers

Jun 26 2025

The credibility of climate pledges by the world's tech giants to rapidly become carbon neutral is fading fast as they …

Syrian architect uses drone footage to help rebuild hometown

Jun 26 2025

Syrian architect Abdel Aziz al-Mohammed could barely recognise his war-ravaged village when he returned after years …

Amazon tycoon Bezos arrives in Venice for lavish wedding

Jun 25 2025

Amazon's billionaire founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancee Lauren Sanchez arrived in Venice on Wednesday ahead of their …

AI fakes duel over Sara Duterte impeachment in Philippines

Jun 25 2025

Days after the Philippine Senate declined to launch the impeachment trial of the country's vice president, two …

Grok shows 'flaws' in fact-checking Israel-Iran war: study

Jun 25 2025

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok produced inaccurate and contradictory responses when users sought to fact-check the …

US judge backs using copyrighted books to train AI

Jun 24 2025

A US federal judge has sided with Anthropic regarding training its artificial intelligence models on copyrighted books …

US judge allows using pirated books to train AI

Jun 24 2025

A federal judge has sided with the AI company Anthropic in its practice of training a chatbot on copyrighted books …

The billionaire and the TV anchor: Bezos, Sanchez's whirlwind romance

Jun 24 2025

Their whirlwind romance began under a cloud of scandal, but now Lauren Sanchez, a former morning TV anchor with a love …

The billionaire and the TV anchor: Bezoz, Sanchez's whirlwind romance

Jun 24 2025

Their whirlwind romance began under a cloud of scandal, but now Lauren Sanchez, a former morning TV anchor with a love …

UK aims to tackle Google dominance of online search

Jun 24 2025

Britain's competition watchdog on Tuesday proposed measures aimed at tackling Google's dominance in online search, with …

Star-packed, Covid-shaped 'Death Stranding 2' drops this week

Jun 23 2025

Japanese video game legend Hideo Kojima releases "Death Stranding 2: On the Beach" this week, a star-studded PlayStation …

Tesla launches long-discussed robotaxi service

Jun 23 2025

Tesla began offering robotaxi services Sunday in the US city of Austin, Texas, an initial step that Elon Musk's backers …

Tesla expected to launch long-discussed robotaxi service

Jun 22 2025

Tesla is expected to begin offering robotaxi service Sunday in Austin, an initial step that Elon Musk's backers believe …

Tech-fueled misinformation distorts Iran-Israel fighting

Jun 21 2025

AI deepfakes, video game footage passed off as real combat, and chatbot-generated falsehoods -- such tech-enabled …

Big-name porn sites back online in France after age check row

Jun 20 2025

Major adult websites Pornhub, YouPorn and RedTube were back online in France Friday after a court suspended a decision …

UK probes Amazon over suspected late payments to food suppliers

Jun 20 2025

Britain's grocery watchdog on Friday launched an investigation into whether online retail giant Amazon made late …

Australian trial says tech for social media teen ban can work

Jun 20 2025

Australia's world-leading ban on under-16s joining social media sites cleared a big hurdle Friday as a trial found …

Trump extends deadline for TikTok sale by 90 days

Jun 19 2025

President Donald Trump announced Thursday he had given social media platform TikTok another 90 days to find a …

France softens restrictions for Telegram founder Durov

Jun 19 2025

Telegram founder Pavel Durov's judicial control has been relaxed, with the Russian-born entrepreneur now allowed to live …

France softens restrictions for Telegram founder Durov: judicial source

Jun 19 2025

Telegram founder Pavel Durov's judicial control has been relaxed, with the Russian-born entrepreneur now allowed to live …

Justice at stake as generative AI enters the courtroom

Jun 19 2025

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is making its way into courts despite early stumbles, raising questions about …

US to screen social media of foreign students for anti-American content

Jun 19 2025

Foreigners seeking to study in the United States will be required to make public their social media profiles to allow …

Waymo looks to test its self-driving cars in New York

Jun 18 2025

Google-owned Waymo on Wednesday said it has applied for a permit to start testing its self-driving cars in New York …

Musk's X sues to block New York social media transparency law

Jun 18 2025

Elon Musk's X Corp. has filed a lawsuit challenging a New York state law that requires social media companies to report …

China's AliExpress risks fine for breaching EU illegal product rules

Jun 18 2025

Chinese online giant AliExpress must do more to protect consumers from illegal product sales, the European Commission …

Meta offered $100 mn bonuses to poach OpenAI employees: CEO Altman

Jun 18 2025

Meta offered $100 million bonuses to OpenAI employees in an unsuccessful bid to poach the ChatGPT maker's talent and …

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial offers fodder for influencers and YouTubers

Jun 18 2025

The criminal trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs is now in its sixth week of testimony -- and interest among influencers and …

Trump extends TikTok deadline for third time

Jun 18 2025

US President Donald Trump will this week give TikTok a fresh 90-day extension to find a non-Chinese buyer, the White …

Dutch suggest social media ban for under-15s

Jun 17 2025

The Dutch government Tuesday advised parents to forbid children under 15 from using social media apps like TikTok and …

Poll finds public turning to AI bots for news updates

Jun 17 2025

People are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT to follow day-to-day news, a …

Why stablecoins are gaining popularity

Jun 17 2025

Stablecoins -- a form of cryptocurrency backed by traditional assets -- are gaining traction, with the US Senate set to …

Taiwan tests sea drones as China keeps up military pressure

Jun 17 2025

A Taiwanese-made sea drone capable of carrying bombs skimmed across waters off the island Tuesday in a display of …

Despite law, US TikTok ban likely to remain on hold

Jun 17 2025

US President Donald Trump is widely expected to extend the Thursday deadline for TikTok to find a non-Chinese buyer or …

Rise in 'harmful content' since Meta policy rollbacks: survey

Jun 17 2025

Harmful content including hate speech has surged across Meta's platforms since the company ended third-party …

'This is a culture': TikTok murder highlights Pakistan's unease with women online

Jun 15 2025

Since seeing thousands of comments justifying the recent murder of a teenage TikTok star in Pakistan, Sunaina Bukhari is …

Big tech on a quest for ideal AI device

Jun 15 2025

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has enlisted the legendary designer behind the iPhone to create an irresistible gadget for using …

Google turns internet queries into conversations

Jun 13 2025

Google on Friday began letting people turn online searches into conversations, with generative artificial intelligence …

US adversaries fuel disinformation about LA protests

Jun 13 2025

Russia, China and Iran are amplifying disinformation about protests over immigration raids in Los Angeles, researchers …

Startups show off ocean-preserving tech at Paris trade fair

Jun 13 2025

Harnessing ocean currents to boost fuel efficiency of vessels, or tracking whales using sensor data and AI -- startups …

Anthropic says looking to power European tech with hiring push

Jun 13 2025

American AI giant Anthropic aims to boost the European tech ecosystem as it expands on the continent, product chief Mike …

'We're done with Teams': German state hits uninstall on Microsoft

Jun 13 2025

At a time of growing concern over the power of the world's mighty tech companies, one German state is turning its back …

Meta makes major investment in Scale AI, takes in CEO

Jun 13 2025

Scale AI announced a major new investment by Meta late Thursday that values the startup at more than $29 billion and …

Nairobi startup's bid to be 'operating system for global South'

Jun 12 2025

Away from the heady rush to build ultra-capable, sci-fi style artificial intelligence in Silicon Valley, ambitious …

From fishing family to Big Tech: French CEO takes on Silicon Valley

Jun 12 2025

At just 39 years old, Fidji Simo is poised to become OpenAI's second-in-command after leaving her mark at two other …

Brazil court majority favors tougher social media rules

Jun 12 2025

Brazil's Supreme Court reached a majority Wednesday in favor of toughening social media regulation, in a groundbreaking …

Majority on Brazil court in favor of tougher social media rules

Jun 12 2025

Brazil's Supreme Court reached a majority Wednesday in favor of toughening social media regulation, in a groundbreaking …

France school stabbing suspect said wanted to kill any campus monitor

Jun 11 2025

A 14-year-old French school pupil detained for stabbing to death a teaching assistant had wanted to attack "any" adult …

Disney, Universal launch first major studio lawsuit against AI company

Jun 11 2025

Entertainment giants Disney and Universal filed a copyright infringement lawsuit Wednesday against AI company …

Waymo leads autonomous taxi race in the US

Jun 11 2025

Waymo's autonomous vehicles have become part of the everyday landscape in a growing number of US cities, serving as safe …

France eyes social media ban for under-15s after school stabbing

Jun 11 2025

French authorities have announced plans to ban social media for under-15s and the sale of knives to minors after the …

Mapping Ireland's peatlands to help cut carbon emissions

Jun 11 2025

Mapping more accurately than ever Ireland's peatlands, which are vital as carbon sinks but whose boundaries can be hard …

'Applied AI' set to dominate France's Vivatech trade fair

Jun 11 2025

Drawing high-powered tech CEOs and a presidential visit, Paris's Vivatech trade fair opening on Wednesday will spotlight …

French Senate to vote on regulating fast fashion

Jun 10 2025

The French Senate is due to vote Tuesday on a bill to regulate the fast fashion industry, by sanctioning companies and …

Uber to launch driverless taxis in London next year

Jun 10 2025

Ride-hailing firm Uber will launch self-driving taxis in London next year when England trials new driverless services, …

Apple plays it safe on AI despite Wall Street pressure

Jun 09 2025

Apple on Monday remained on its cautious path to embracing generative AI even as rivals race ahead with the technology …

TikTok says to increase investment in Britain

Jun 09 2025

TikTok plans to raise its investment in the UK, its biggest community in Europe, with the creation of 500 more jobs, the …

UK to boost 'homegrown talent' in new AI skills drive

Jun 09 2025

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday pledged to boost "homegrown talent for the AI age" by teaming up with tech …

Microsoft unveils ROG Xbox Ally handheld video game devices

Jun 08 2025

Microsoft on Sunday unveiled its first Xbox-branded handheld gaming devices, touting them as a way to play its vast …

Apple under pressure to shine after AI stumble

Jun 08 2025

Pressure is on Apple to show it hasn't lost its magic despite broken promises to ramp up iPhones with generative …

Top TikToker Khaby Lame detained by US immigration

Jun 07 2025

US immigration agents detained and later allowed the "voluntary departure" of the world's most-followed TikToker, Khaby …

US court says Trump can bar AP from key White House events for now

Jun 06 2025

President Donald Trump can bar The Associated Press from some White House media events for now, a federal appeals court …

From allies to enemies: the cost of a Musk-Trump split

Jun 06 2025

The bitter clash between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has drawn a spotlight on the South African-born tycoon's businesses.

New push in Europe to curb children's social media use

Jun 06 2025

From dangerous diet tips to disinformation, cyberbullying to hate speech, the glut of online content harmful to children …

Musk 'very welcome' in Europe after Trump bust-up, official says

Jun 06 2025

Elon Musk is "very welcome" in Europe, a spokesperson for the European Commission quipped Friday, following the tech …

New Europe push to curb children's social media use

Jun 06 2025

From dangerous diet tips to disinformation, cyberbullying to hate speech, the glut of online content harmful to children …

Studio Ghibli marks 40 years, but future looks uncertain

Jun 06 2025

Japan's Studio Ghibli turns 40 this month with two Oscars and legions of fans young and old won over by its complex …

AI-generated Pope sermons flood YouTube, TikTok

Jun 06 2025

AI-generated videos and audios of Pope Leo XIV are populating rapidly online, racking up views as platforms struggle to …

Gamers get hold of Nintendo's hotly awaited Switch 2

Jun 05 2025

Gamers finally got their hands on Nintendo's new Switch 2 on Thursday, the console that could score record early sales …

Reddit sues AI giant Anthropic over content use

Jun 04 2025

Social media outlet Reddit filed a lawsuit Wednesday against artificial intelligence company Anthropic, accusing the …

Swiss probe intelligence leaks to Russia

Jun 04 2025

Switzerland's defence ministry has launched an investigation into leaks from the country's intelligence service to …

Brazil's top court tackles social media regulation

Jun 04 2025

Brazil's Supreme Court resumed a long-awaited review of social media regulation Wednesday in a groundbreaking case for …

Big-name porn sites black out in France over age checks

Jun 04 2025

French visitors to major adult websites Pornhub, YouPorn and RedTube were met Wednesday with a message denouncing …

Saudis use AI, drones and thousands of cameras to keep hajj pilgrims safe

Jun 04 2025

Working day and night in front of maps, screens and seemingly endless data, Saudi officials have harnessed artificial …

Suspected mastermind of French crypto kidnappings held in Morocco

Jun 04 2025

A 24-year-old Franco-Moroccan man suspected of masterminding a series of kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency …

US labor unions fight to contain AI disruption

Jun 04 2025

As artificial intelligence threatens to upend entire sectors of the economy, American labor unions are scrambling to …

Top scientist wants to prevent AI from going rogue

Jun 03 2025

Concerned about the rapid spread of generative AI, a pioneer researcher is developing software to keep tabs on a …

Pornhub owner pressures France over age verification law

Jun 03 2025

French visitors to the Pornhub and Youporn, adult sites operated by parent company Aylo, will from Wednesday be greeted …

French court tries ex-bosses of Ubisoft over sex harassment

Jun 02 2025

Three former top executives from French video game giant Ubisoft, the maker of "Assassin's Creed" and "Far Cry", went on …

Hey chatbot, is this true? AI 'factchecks' sow misinformation

Jun 02 2025

As misinformation exploded during India's four-day conflict with Pakistan, social media users turned to an AI chatbot …

Gaming fans bring electric energy to Rotterdam as TwitchCon arrives

Jun 02 2025

A few metro stops from Rotterdam's Ahoy Arena, chatter is already flowing among gaming fans -- TwitchCon passes swinging …

How social media can 'trigger' eating disorders in young people

Jun 02 2025

Social media can push vulnerable young people towards developing eating disorders by glorifying thinness and promoting …

Nintendo aims to match Switch success with new console

Jun 01 2025

Nintendo hopes to match the runaway success of the Switch when its levelled-up new console hits shelves Thursday, with …

South Korea election hit by misinformation

Jun 01 2025

A photo of the frontrunner bowing to a Mao Zedong statue? News reports claiming US President Donald Trump endorsed a …

'The Matrix is everywhere': cinema bets on immersion

Jun 01 2025

In a Los Angeles theater, a trench coat-wearing Neo bends backwards to dodge bullets that spiral over the viewer's head, …

Silicon Valley VCs navigate uncertain AI future

Jun 01 2025

For Silicon Valley venture capitalists, the world has split into two camps: those with deep enough pockets to invest in …

Vienna calling: Strauss's 'Blue Danube' waltzes into outer space

Jun 01 2025

Austrian composer Johann Strauss II's "The Blue Danube" has, for many people, been synonymous with space travel since it …

Google says to appeal online search antitrust ruling

May 31 2025

Google said Saturday it will appeal a ruling against it for anti-competitive practices in online search, a day after …

Vienna calling: Strauss's 'The Blue Danube' to waltz into outer space

May 31 2025

Austrian composer Johann Strauss II's "The Blue Danube" has, for many people, been synonymous with space travel since it …

Google makes case for keeping Chrome browser

May 30 2025

Google on Friday urged a US judge to reject the notion of making it spin off its Chrome browser to weaken its dominance …