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Rising number of UK children report seeing explicit deepfakes of themselves
The Report Remove service said it had received 420 reports from children so far this year. The Report Remove service said it had received 420 reports from children so far this year. Exclusive: anonymous flagging service says cases have surged, as watchdog says AI is making sexualised or'nudified' content easier to produce Children in the UK have reported a surge in explicit deepfake images featuring their likenesses, as a safety watchdog warned AI is making such content easier to produce. The Report Remove service, which blocks intimate images from appearing online, said there had been a rapid increase in imagery that had been digitally manipulated or "faked" in some way, including with AI and nudification tools. In the first six months of this year it received 420 reports from children of images of themselves that they believed had been faked or manipulated to appear explicit.
'I ran because I knew I would die': Russian drones target medics in Ukraine
'I ran because I knew I would die': Russian drones target medics in Ukraine Inna Lytvynenko always puts on her bright orange body armour when she's out on an emergency call. Last June, the paramedic was sent out in Kherson to treat a woman injured in a Russian drone attack, when an FPV drone smashed into her ambulance. Seconds later, she heard a buzzing sound in the sky. Another drone was flying straight towards her, fast. I grabbed my trauma bag and started running, she recalls.
Why California Is Still a Climate Bellwether
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'Like a bus seat back in the day' - new Wales kit leaves fans divided
'Like a bus seat back in the day' - new Wales kit leaves fans divided Wales football fans have been left divided over the country's new home kit, with some comparing the pattern on the red shirt to that seen on bus seats. The new shirt was revealed on Thursday by the Football Association of Wales (FAW), which said it was inspired by the rich tradition of Welsh double cloth weaving. It is the first Wales shirt produced by sportswear brand Sudu, after the FAW parted ways with Adidas after 13 years. FAW said the reaction to football kits was subjective, adding it remained incredibly proud of the creative process behind the new Cymru home kit. The association said the kit rejected reused designs, and that Sudu had worked with the association and fans to understand the DNA of the nation.
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What to do if you find a baby turtle
Turtle mothers will try to overcome any obstacle to reach their nesting site. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . Turtle mothers are stubborn creatures of habit.
The 7 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month
The big screen is having a moment. But television is keeping pace with a slate of can't-miss new releases and beloved old favorites that are worth revisiting. While plenty of outlets will tell you what everyone is watching (see:), that's not our goal. As always, the TV shows we're watching this month reflect the kinds of stories WIRED covers every day--shows that explore technology, science, politics, culture, and the sometimes unsettling ways they intersect. From prestige dramas to absurd comedies and one truly groundbreaking sci-fi series, these are the TV shows we think are worth making time for this month.
In ancient Rome, tax fraud was punishable by death
Stone tablets recount a corruption case so widespread that it became a capital offense in 480 CE. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Archival photo of a copy of a similar inscription found elsewhere in the empire. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .
This man was secretly snapped by someone with smartglasses. He's not alone in calling that a violation of privacy
Rhys, right, was sent this photo of himself taken at a Melbourne cafe by a stranger wearing Meta's Ray-Ban glasses Photograph: Supplied Rhys, right, was sent this photo of himself taken at a Melbourne cafe by a stranger wearing Meta's Ray-Ban glasses Photograph: Supplied This man was secretly snapped by someone with smartglasses. The backlash to what some dub'pervert glasses' is growing - but people living with disabilities point out the new tech can also be life-changing Fri 7 Aug 2026 11.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 8 Aug 2026 01.47 EDT One summer day earlier this year, Rhys left a cafe in Melbourne where he had been working remotely, when his phone pinged with a message on the dating app Grindr. The message was a photo of him sitting at a table outside the cafe on his laptop, with his dog seated on the ground next to him. In the foreground, in a man's hand was an iPhone unlocked. The photo had been taken moments before with Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, unbeknown to Rhys.