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Google to test AI phone theft features in Brazil
Google to test AI phone theft features in Brazil
by  AFP

Google said Tuesday it has chosen Brazil, a country where nearly two cellphones are pilfered every minute, to test a new Artificial Intelligence system to automatically block stolen Android smartphones. "Brazilian user feedback inspired these anti-theft features, and the country will be the first to test them out," said Google.

Climate misinformation overshadows record floods worldwide
Climate misinformation overshadows record floods worldwide
by  AFP

Climate skeptics are scapegoating a weather modification technique known as cloud seeding to deny the role of global warming in historic floods that have recently devastated countries from Brazil to Kenya. Still, the technique has become a recurring target for climate skeptics.

Apple to break AI silence at developers conference
Apple to break AI silence at developers conference
by  AFP

Apple on Monday will attempt to persuade doubters on its AI strategy after rivals raced ahead in adopting artificial intelligence. ChatGPT-style AI voraciously feeds off data and Apple will be at pains to fight the AI race while living up to its traditional position on safeguarding data privacy.