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How Prince George will follow in his father's footsteps at Eton College

BBC News

How Prince George will follow in his father's footsteps at Eton College Prince George will attend Eton College in Berkshire from September, Kensington Palace has announced. His father, Prince William, also attended the elite boarding school for boys, where fees are about £63,000 a year. He is the Prince and Princess of Wales' oldest child and the second in line of succession to the throne. The BBC's senior royal correspondent Daniela Relph explains the Royal Family's connection to Eton College. Did Coppell lose his keys during 106 celebration?


Film company is targeted by fake AI Benedict Cumberbatch

Daily Mail - Science & tech

A film production company was targeted by fraudsters using a voice'clone' of Benedict Cumberbatch created by AI, the company revealed to DailyMail.com. An eerily convincing Benedict Cumberbatch phoned the company to discuss a film deal, says Bob William, screenwriter and director at Peabody Films, a company based in Malaga, Spain. The AI Cumberbatch was '100 percent the voice', says Mr William, adding that the company was convinced it was the real actor at first. When'Cumberbatch' and his agent refused to meet in-person, they realized the ruse, saving themselves from losing money. But, many others have fallen for similar scams, as AI is opening the door for new tools that bad actors can use to steal money from unsuspecting people.


Frankenstein: Behind the monster smash

BBC News

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein - first printed on 1 January 1818. Shelley came up with the idea at the age of 18 after being challenged by romantic poet Lord Byron, while in Switzerland, to construct a ghost story. The results were to have a monumental impact. This was the kernel from which the story of Frankenstein would emerge. The novel - originally published without Shelley's name - received mixed reviews, but came into prominence after being picked up and re-versioned by theatre companies a few years later.


What impression does YOUR profile picture make?

Daily Mail - Science & tech

Computers can now tell you if the profile picture you use on social media sites or your online dating profile is making the right first impression. Scientists have developed an algorithm that uses artificial intelligence to predict what kind of first impression you will make on other people based on your photograph. The technology could prove useful for ensuring your appearance sends the right signal to prospective employers when going for an interview or what message your Facebook profile picture sends about you. The AI showed that Benedict Cumberbatch was a good choice to play Julian Assange in the Fifth Estate (top). Similarly Joseph Gordon Levitt was rated as a good match to play Edward Snowdon in the film Snowden (bottom).