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After AI, quantum computing eyes its 'Sputnik' moment
After AI, quantum computing eyes its 'Sputnik' moment
by  AFP

Quantum computing promises society-changing breakthroughs in drug development and tackling climate change, and on an unassuming English high street, the race to unleash the latest tech revolution is gathering pace. It also paves the way for much more efficient batteries, another crucial weapon in the fight against climate change.

Elon Musk's X sues advertisers over boycott
Elon Musk's X sues advertisers over boycott
by  AFP

Elon Musk's X sued an advertising group and several large corporations on Tuesday accusing them of causing billions of dollars of losses by "illegally" boycotting the social media platform.

Musk, UK govt spar over far-right riots
Musk, UK govt spar over far-right riots
by  AFP

As far-right riots grip England, provocative tech billionaire Elon Musk is posting sympathy for the anti-immigration demonstrators, angering the UK government, which blames social media companies for fuelling the unrest. He did not come to the UK on an illegal small boat crossing as false rumours on social media have suggested.

Olympic venue among 40 museums hit by ransomware attack: French police source
Olympic venue among 40 museums hit by ransomware attack: French police source
by  AFP

The Grand Palais, which is hosting Olympic events in Paris, and around 40 other museums in France were victims of a ransomware attack at the weekend, police sources told AFP Monday. The Grand Palais, which normally hosts major cultural exhibitions but is currently an Olympic venue for fencing and martial arts, confirmed it had been hit by a cyberattack but would not provide details.

X's AI chatbot spread election misinformation, US officials say
X's AI chatbot spread election misinformation, US officials say
by  AFP

Five US states sent an open letter Monday to Elon Musk, urging him to fix his social media platform X's AI chatbot after it shared misinformation about the upcoming presidential election. Last week, Musk faced a firehose of criticism for sharing with his followers an AI deepfake video featuring Harris.

US judge rules Google is monopoly in key anti-trust case
US judge rules Google is monopoly in key anti-trust case
by  AFP

A US judge on Monday handed Google a major legal blow, ruling in a closely-watched anti-trust case that it has a monopoly with its dominant search engine. The anti-trust trial pitting US prosecutors against Google ended in May with a two-day hearing.