Refuge reports surge in tech-facilitated abuse cases, with smart devices and wearables used as weapons. Record numbers of women referred for help, including a 62% rise in complex cases and 24% increase in under-30s.
Moltbook, a social network for AI agents, resembles Reddit, with over 1.5m AI agents interacting in subreddits. Humans can only observe.
Summary: Microsoft Visual Studio Magazine's January 2026 edition explores Quadratic Regression with SGD Training using C#. Quadratic regression enhances linear regression for handling complex data, offering better model interpretability despite slightly lower prediction accuracy compared to neural networks.
UK competition watchdog proposes measures to give web publishers power to stop Google scraping content for AI Overviews, impacting revenue due to decreased click-through traffic to original journalism. News organisations aim to increase leverage to get paid if content is used in AI summaries, addressing concerns over Google's dominance in online search.
UK technology secretary warns of job losses due to AI deployment, plans to train 10 million Britons in AI skills to adapt to workforce changes. Liz Kendall acknowledges concerns about potential redundancies in graduate entry jobs in industries like law and finance.
UK considers universal basic income to support workers affected by AI disruption, says investment minister Jason Stockwood. Lord Stockwood suggests concessionary arrangements for jobs lost due to technology.
South Korea introduces comprehensive AI laws, facing criticism from tech startups and civil society groups. Companies must label AI-generated content, with strict regulations for high-impact AI systems.
Microsoft reports $81.27bn in Q2 revenues, despite slowing cloud growth. Strong financial results show AI boom continues for the company.
Google DeepMind's AlphaGenome can analyze 1m DNA letters, aiding in identifying genetic drivers of disease for new treatments. The AI tool predicts how mutations impact gene control, offering insights on biological volume settings.
Critics slam EPA under Trump's second term for rolling back protections, supporting polluters. Agency shifts focus to coal, gas-guzzling cars, and AI, loosening pollution rules.
Alibaba's CEO envisions AI-driven intelligent revolution with AGI and ASI, unlocking human potential at unimaginable speeds. Beijing's AI policy focuses on real-life applications while Chinese companies articulate grand visions for the future.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the discontinuation of Model X and Model S production, signaling a shift away from electric cars. Despite revenue decline, high hopes for the Optimus robot helped the company beat forecasts.
Dario Amodei warns of AI power in 'The adolescence of technology', urging awareness of risks and societal impact. Britons fear job loss to AI in next 5 years, as Anthropic CEO questions humanity's readiness for AI advancement.
Just Eat introduces AI voice assistant in UK app to simplify food choices, with global expansion planned. Customers can now receive personalized meal recommendations without having to browse menus, tackling 'choice overload'.
Tech leaders discuss AI's potential at Davos while AI startups face drama. Tesla's success in Texas due to autonomous driving laxity.