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'Pull the plug': protesters resort to direct action against AI firms

The Guardian

It was organised by PauseAI, a confederation of campaign groups in 17 countries. It was organised by PauseAI, a confederation of campaign groups in 17 countries. 'Pull the plug': protesters resort to direct action against AI firms In a bar below Waterloo Bridge, a cell of a fast-growing anti-AI protest movement met last week to plot their latest move: disrupting a tech industry dinner being addressed by a senior executive from the chip maker Nvidia. Emma, a 28-year-old bartender, had never before taken direct action and was the most nervous of the four plotters from Pull The Plug, one of a growing number of AI-focused campaign groups around the world. Around the table were a former climate protester and a campaigner versed in the anti-nuclear movement.


Scotland's first AI subject teacher warns pupils: Don't trust everything it tells you

BBC News

Scotland's first AI teacher warns pupils: Don't trust everything it tells you To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Some teenagers are already using artificial intelligence to tackle homework, revise for exams and sharpen coursework. Others are steering clear of it completely. At one Scottish school, staff have decided that pretending AI doesn't exist is not an option. Mearns Castle High School in East Renfrewshire is believed to be the first school in the UK to appoint a dedicated principal teacher of AI literacy, creating a role focused entirely on helping pupils and staff understand the risks and benefits of the powerful new technology.


OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks 'not good enough'

BBC News

OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks'not good enough' OpenAI has admitted its actions were not good enough after one of its rogue agents breached Australian government websites in June and apologised again. The company's chief strategy officer Jason Kwon faced a parliamentary hearing into AI on Tuesday in Sydney, saying the breach should not have happened and it should have handled our response better. It took weeks before Australia was notified via an email to a generic inbox. We are sorry and we know we have work to do to rebuild trust with the Australian people, Kwon said. Anthropic also appeared at the hearing and said it had carried out a lengthy, deep investigation in recent months and not found any cases of Australian breaches.


NYT Strands hints, answers for October 6, 2026

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 6, 2026

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Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Trending Now Look Up Mashable Selects Say More Top creators, ranked Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Creator Playbook In My Bag AI at School Safety Net Versus All Series Everything you need to solve'Connections' #1213. The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're good with money. The game is all about finding the common threads between words. And just like, resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier--so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's solution.


NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 6, 2026

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Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Trending Now Look Up Mashable Selects Say More Top creators, ranked Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Creator Playbook In My Bag AI at School Safety Net Versus All Series Today's will be easier for who watch baseball. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original, the game is all about finding the common threads between words. And just like, resets after midnight, and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier -- so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest solution.


NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 6, 2026

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Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Trending Now Look Up Mashable Selects Say More Top creators, ranked Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Creator Playbook In My Bag AI at School Safety Net Versus All Series Looking for a spoiler-free way to find a connection? Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers. Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle, and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need. While we are focused more on meanings than hints in this story, sometimes learning that many of the words have completely unrelated meanings is a clue in and of itself.


NYT Pips hints, answers for October 6, 2026

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Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Trending Now Look Up Mashable Selects Say More Top creators, ranked Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Creator Playbook In My Bag AI at School Safety Net Versus All Series We have everything you need right here. Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the catalog. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered!


Privacy fears push vacation spot to consider ban on favorite accessory for travelers

FOX News

Norway plans to propose a temporary ban on AI-enabled smart glasses in public places such as beaches, parks and museums over privacy concerns about hidden recording.


Tories pledge 10bn 'Britannia Shield' air defence system

BBC News

Image caption, The UK's existing Sky Sabre air defence system, seen in 2022 at the Royal Artillery's change of colours parade at Baker Barracks, Thorney Island The Conservatives have pledged to invest in a new missile and drone defence system if voted into government at the next election. Branding it Britannia Shield, the party said it would spend up to £10bn over a decade on an integrated network of radar, command and control systems, as well as interceptor missiles. In a speech to the Conservative Party conference on Tuesday, shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge will describe it as the most significant upgrade to UK air defence for generations. In response, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said the Tories had an abysmal record of defending Britain during their 14 years in power, adding: They owe Britain an apology, not another lecture. The Tories described their plans as a British'Iron Dome', a reference to Israel's elaborate air defence system .