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EU to encourage influencers to have 'positive' impact
EU to encourage influencers to have 'positive' impact
by  AFP

The EU announced steps Tuesday to encourage influencers to post content that has a "positive" impact on society, as concerns rise over disinformation in a fragmented information landscape. - Hidden advertising - Concerns have been rising in the EU over efforts to manipulate European public opinion through online platforms.

Swiss nursery lets robot do the talking
Swiss nursery lets robot do the talking
by  AFP

Sat in a circle on the nursery floor, a group of Swiss three-year-olds ask a robot called Nao questions about giraffes and broccoli. Back in the class, teacher Eve L'Eplattenier and the 14 children sat in a circle on the floor with Nao in the middle.

Students, activists, entertainers: Minecraft's global appeal
Students, activists, entertainers: Minecraft's global appeal
by  AFP

Since the first version of Minecraft was released to the public 15 years ago, the block-based world-building game has become a global phenomenon. Around 15 years later, he is a medical student and still deeply devoted to the game.

Anthropic AI assistant 'Claude' arrives in Europe
Anthropic AI assistant 'Claude' arrives in Europe
by  AFP

Anthropic on Monday announced that its artificial intelligence assistant "Claude" is available in Europe after launching in the United States earlier this year. "We’re excited to announce that Claude, Anthropic's trusted AI assistant, is now available for people and businesses across Europe to enhance their productivity and creativity," the San Francisco-based tech startup said in a blog post.

Celebrities face digital backlash over Gaza silence
Celebrities face digital backlash over Gaza silence
by  AFP

Celebrities who have remained silent on the crisis in Gaza are feeling the wrath of angry fans wielding the "digital guillotine" to block them on social media and streaming platforms. It's uncertain whether the movement is directly responsible for the social media hits seen by some celebrities, or if other trends are at play.

US to raise concerns at first AI talks with China
US to raise concerns at first AI talks with China
by  AFP

The United States and China will hold their first talks on artificial intelligence on Tuesday, with Washington set to raise concerns about Beijing's use of the fast-emerging technology, US officials said. Both China and the United States are rapidly developing their AI sectors, with Washington and its allies increasingly alarmed about the capacities available to Beijing's communist authorities.