A federal court in the United States has ordered Google to pay $425 million for violating user privacy by collecting data from millions of users even after they disabled a tracking feature in their accounts. The ruling follows a class action lawsuit filed in July 2020 by a group of users claiming that Google accessed […]
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Switzerland has introduced an open-source AI model called Apertus, which aims to serve as an alternative to proprietary models such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude. The source code, training data, model weights, and detailed development process of Apertus are accessible on the AI model platform HuggingFace. The name “Apertus,” which means “open” in Latin,
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KOTA KINABALU, Sept 4 — Datuk Haji Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan, the information chief of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah, has denied claims regarding a viral WhatsApp screenshot purportedly involving him. He characterized the message as a malicious attempt to damage his reputation and that of his party. In a statement made on Wednesday, Nizam confirmed
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President Donald Trump has petitioned the US Supreme Court to reverse a recent ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which declared many of his tariffs unlawful. This ruling stated that the tariffs, implemented under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), exceeded the president’s authority and represented a power traditionally
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A pre-production sample of the Jsaux Obsidian AR screen protector has drawn attention due to its ability to reduce glare while maintaining a glossy appearance. Scheduled for release in October at a price of $21.99, the protector is said to feature a physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating similar to that found in the Apple Studio
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A research team from La Trobe University in Australia and Kumamoto University in Japan has identified a protein particle within the SARS-CoV-2 virus that may lead to the development of more effective COVID-19 vaccines. Their study, published in Nature Communications, indicates that the immune system reacts robustly to an internal protein that mutates less frequently
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Shares of American Eagle Outfitters have experienced a significant increase, rising 25% in late trading after the company announced that celebrity partnerships with Sydney Sweeney and Travis Kelce are anticipated to enhance sales. CEO Jay Schottenstein reported that the firm’s second-quarter results exceeded expectations, and he expressed optimism about ongoing sales growth driven by successful
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The UK and its allies are preparing to support Ukraine in efforts to end the ongoing conflict and establish a peace deal, as stated by UK Defence Secretary John Healey. In an interview in Kyiv, Healey emphasized that Ukraine’s allies would be prepared to enhance security in the air, at sea, and on land after
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Despite containing over a quarter of the world’s languages, Africa is significantly underrepresented in the development of artificial intelligence (AI). This lack of representation is attributed to both insufficient investment and limited access to data. Most AI tools currently in use, such as ChatGPT, are predominantly trained on English and other European and Chinese languages
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The People’s Republic of China showcased its military strength in a parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of World War II. This event took place in Tiananmen Square, while President Donald Trump observed from the White House, noting he found the display “very, very impressive.” Despite a lack of detailed commentary, the parade is perceived as
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