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Tech companies are voluntarily agreeing to an AI ‘kill switch’ to prevent Terminator-style risks as some regulators remain hesitant to flex their legal muscles

Developers and governments reach consensus, but “toothless” commitments fall short of formal global legal frameworks.

Fortune

Google rolls out Android 15 Beta 2.1 in haste following user woes

After several users spotted an issue with Private space, Google had to roll out Android 15 Beta 2.1.

Android Central

Microsoft’s new tiny language model can read images — here’s what you can use it for

Microsoft continues its run of lightweight AI models designed for more specific tasks with Phi-3-vision which reads images.

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Private Space on Android 15 has an annoying glitch — but Android 15 beta 2.1 can fix it

Android 15 beta 2.1 has just been rolled out — and it's designed to fix one annoying glitch.

Tom’s Guide

Google’s Most Exciting New AI Now Has a DIY Version — and You Can Use It Right Now

Designer Pietro Schirano created a web app using Google Gemini that resembles Project Astra and is available to anyone with some programming knowhow.

Inverse

Safety institutes to form ‘international network’ to boost AI research and tests

Ten nations and the EU have agreed to established a network of AI Safety Institutes, but China is not among them.

The Independent UK

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggests GPT-5 may work like a 'virtual brain' with deeper thinking capabilities, demystifying it from the "mildly embarrassing at best GPT-4"

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman indicated the GPT-5 model will function like a "virtual brain" suggesting that it might be better, faster, and more efficient at handling tasks with deeper thinking capabilities compared to its predecessors.

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This Chrome extension will help you get rid of Google AI in Search, once and for all

Google is rolling out artificial intelligence overviews for all users, and it’s not optional. Luckily, you can get rid of them all with this Chrome extension.

Android Central

Google Cloud has just knocked a load of customers offline for the second time this month

A bug in Google Cloud’s routine maintenance automation accidentally disrupted 33 services across around 40 locations.

TechRadar

TechScape: The people charged with making sure AI doesn’t destroy humanity have left the building

The people charged with making sure AI doesn’t destroy humanity have left the building. Plus, AI-generated ‘slop’ is taking over the internet

The Guardian - UK

Total Recall: the only Copilot+ AI feature that matters is a huge privacy risk

The Recall tool takes screen shots of your activity every few seconds and keeps it, allowing you to query your activity. But it's also storing a lot of sensitive data.

Tom’s Hardware

Update your iPhone now — Apple just fixed this potentially embarrassing Photos bug

iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 just got an update to stop the Photos bug that has reportedly brought back previously deleted photos — even those on a wiped device.

Tom’s Guide

Global AI tech companies agree to set of safety outcomes in ‘world first’

Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Meta and Open AI are among the companies which have signed up to the Frontier AI Safety Commitments.

The Independent UK

Google made a mistake with YouTube Premium

Google squandered goodwill by raising the price of Premium and ending its grandfathered plans for long-time subscribers. Premium Lite was the solution, but it killed it for the sake of maximizing profits.

Android Central

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Hong Kong Monitors Compliance With Ban On Protest Song

Hong Kong's Chief Executive enforces ban on 'Glory to Hong Kong' protest song, sparking concerns over freedom of expression and internet freedom in the city.

Tom’s Guide

iPhone SE 4 tipped for attractive price — but it will arrive too late to matter

A rumor claims the iPhone SE 4 may cost less than $500. But with the phone not expected until 2025, that may not make much of a difference.

The Guardian - AU

Gina Rinehart tried to hide her portrait – it went global instead

Vincent Namatjira’s painting in the NGA of Australia’s richest woman has been seen by millions around the world, appearing on CNN and the BBC and getting the attention of Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon

Tom’s Guide

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL release date, specs, price, size and latest news

The Pixel 9 Pro XL is now official, so here's everything you need to know about Google's new big Pro Pixel.

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Indian government agency spent millions promoting BJP election slogans

The Central Bureau of Communication is meant to promote government plans. Its ads carried Modi’s party’s catchphrases.

The Independent UK

World leaders plan new agreement on AI at virtual summit co-hosted by South Korea, UK

World leaders are expected to adopt a new agreement on artificial intelligence when they gather virtually Tuesday to discuss AI’s potential risks but also ways to promote its benefits and innovation

The Independent UK

Hong Kong will keep watching internet platforms for non-compliance with ban on protest song

Hong Kong’s leader says his government will keep monitoring for any non-compliance with a court order that bans a popular protest song

Tom’s Guide

I put the Pixel 8a and iPhone SE through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner

In my Pixel 8a vs iPhone SE face-off, I rate both budget phones in 7 categories to determine which is the better phone. Given the two year difference between them, this phone comparison leans one way.

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Microsoft Build 2024 could show up Google: What we expect from Surface, Copilot and new AI Explorer

Can't wait for Microsoft Build 2024? Here's what to expect at Microsoft's annual developer conference, including big announcements for Copilot AI and new Surface devices.

Android Central

Google is making passkey sign-in a breeze on Android and Wear OS

Android 15 and Wear OS 5 are adding new features to make passkeys more convenient.

TechRadar

Chrome report reveals which extension could be slowing down your browser the most

The report states VPNs and payment extensions can slow down Chrome, but adblockers can speed it up.

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