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AI Boom: Slowing Down?

Stocks of AI-focused firms plummet, Meta halts AI hiring; concerns rise over facial recognition tech's discrimination and legality. Met police faces backlash over plans to double facial recognition use, but some argue it will enhance safety.

Unleashing the Power of Language Models

Kepler inspired AI predictions, but do they understand like Newton's laws? MIT and Harvard researchers question AI's depth of understanding. New approach reveals AI struggles to apply knowledge across domains.

Revamping Education for the AI Era

AI could transform exams with oral assessments, tighter security, and faster marking. The 2025 exam season saw GCSE students experiencing the impact of AI on traditional exams.

Legal challenge over datacentre on green belt land

Deputy PM Angela Rayner faces legal challenge over 90MW datacentre on green belt land in Buckinghamshire, approved without environmental assessment. Labour government's push to boost UK's AI capacity sparks controversy as campaigners raise concerns about environmental impact.

South Park Roasts Trump, AI, and Tech Bros

South Park's 27th season tackles controversial topics like ICE raids, Kristi Noem, and AI, maintaining high ratings and relevance. Episode 'Sickofancy' targets ChatGPT and tech-bro industry, showcasing the show's timely social commentary.

Amazon Bedrock Flows: Introducing Inline Code Nodes!

Amazon Bedrock Flows introduces inline code nodes, allowing users like Thomson Reuters to streamline generative AI application development by simplifying preprocessing, postprocessing, and complex use cases within the workflow. This feature accelerates enterprise adoption, reduces maintenance overhead, and enables faster iteration cycles, making AI application building more accessible and effic...