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Israeli drone attacks kill six Palestinians across Gaza despite 'ceasefire'
'This is an apartheid regime' Does Trump have real leverage over Netanyahu? Israeli drone attacks kill six Palestinians across Gaza despite'ceasefire' Share Israeli drone attacks kill six Palestinians across Gaza despite'ceasefire' on social media Israeli drone attacks killed at least six Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, according to Palestinian medical and emergency workers, as deadly raids continue despite a year-old "ceasefire". The attacks were in northern, central and southern Gaza, with one of the latest reported deaths near Jabalia refugee camp. One Palestinian was killed and several injured when an Israeli drone struck the al-Mawasi area of Rafah, Wafa said. Earlier, two people were killed and others wounded in an attack in the Tuffah neighbourhood of northeast Gaza City, according to staff at al-Shifa Hospital.
Why Britain should reject the lure of cheap โ and scary โ Chinese AI
Models such as DeepSeek allow users to take the core software and use it without paying an expensive ongoing licence. Models such as DeepSeek allow users to take the core software and use it without paying an expensive ongoing licence. There is much to fear from artificial intelligence developed in China and handed to businesses and governments in the west almost free of charge. Every month Chinese AI developers such as DeepSeek and Xiaomi dispatch the latest versions of their "open-weight" models that allow users to take the core software and use it without paying an expensive ongoing licence. In Britain, we love cheap Chinese kit, usually setting aside any concerns about how it was made and who by.
California Gov Newsom boosts AI regulation as he eyes 2028 presidential run
In his last few executive orders signed as California governor, Gavin Newsom, whose final term ends in January, issued one asking for independent verification of artificial intelligence models and set up an expert committee to create kill switches for AI agents that could go rogue and cause harm. In 2024, Newsom vetoed a bill, passed in the state assembly, asking for similar requirements that the governor has now called for in his executive order. Newsom said at the time that it would amount to "thwarting the promise of this technology". "He is in a lame duck period here," says Alex Hanna, director of research at the Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR), unsure that the measures will pass in the remainder of his term. "He is setting up his next thing."
Plug-in solar is legal in these 10 states now โ how it could save you money
Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. So-called balcony solar setups are becoming legal across the US. Maria Diaz is a staff writer with a passion for home automation, smart home devices, and tablets. Multiple states are working to legalize backyard solar setups. After Utah, nine other states have legalized it, or are working on bills for plug-in solar.
Here's what we know about the man who allegedly bugged an OpenAI conference room in San Francisco
Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. Here's what we know about the man who allegedly bugged an OpenAI conference room in San Francisco The OpenAI logo is seen displayed on a cell phone in front of an image on a computer screen generated by ChatGPT's Dall-E text-to-image model, Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, in Boston. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search.
The power of AI is worrying senior Labour figures โ as is the fear of 'falling behind the public'
It is not so much'killer robots' keeping one cabinet minister awake as the idea of concentrated, super-intelligent power ending up in the hands of bad actors. It is not so much'killer robots' keeping one cabinet minister awake as the idea of concentrated, super-intelligent power ending up in the hands of bad actors. The power of AI is worrying senior Labour figures - as is the fear of'falling behind the public' "I have this sense that, within a few months, AI is going to be all anyone is talking about," said one cabinet minister, with an ominous stare. It was Labour conference, with everyone from ministers to activists jubilant at Andy Burnham's takeover and a bounce in the polls after the change of leader. But a number of senior Labour figures were privately starting to name the power of AI as the thing worrying them most, alongside the immediate pressures on the cost of living and fragile economy.
Fake Linda and me: the Agatha Christie-worthy mystery of the fraudster who stole my byline
Linda Geddes: 'Someone is potentially making money by passing themselves off as me.' Linda Geddes: 'Someone is potentially making money by passing themselves off as me.' I t started with an entirely ordinary interaction on LinkedIn. Someone had tagged me in a post, saying how much they'd enjoyed contributing to a New York Post article I'd written about "chronoworking". As the author of a book about circadian rhythms, it was exactly the sort of subject I might write about. Except I'd never heard of this person, let alone interviewed them.
Mars without its makeup can look a little blue. Heres why.
Say More Versus Trending Now Look Up In My Bag Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable @Home Mashable Selects Top creators, ranked Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Creator Playbook AI at School All Series Mars without its makeup can look a little blue. Your mental picture of Mars could be wrong. Elisha Sauers writes about space for Mashable, taking deep dives into NASA's moon and Mars missions, chatting up astronauts and history-making discoverers, and jetting above the clouds . Through 17 years of reporting, she's covered a variety of topics, including health, business, and government, with a penchant for public records requests. She previously worked for in Norfolk, Virginia, and in Annapolis, Maryland.
Influencers are shilling libido products. Which ones should you use?
Say More Versus Trending Now Look Up In My Bag Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable @Home Mashable Selects Top creators, ranked Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Creator Playbook AI at School All Series Influencers are shilling libido products. Which ones should you use? Experts break down what's worth your time and money. Anna Iovine is the associate editor of features at Mashable. Previously, as the sex and relationships reporter, she covered topics ranging from dating apps to pelvic pain. Before Mashable, Anna was a social editor at VICE and freelanced for publications such as Slate and the Columbia Journalism Review.