Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants safety checks Watchdog examining whether company carried out adequate risk assessment as required by Online Safety Act The Guardian - UK · Oct 6
Jeremy Strong wants to 'run towards the danger', but why? Movie star Jeremy Strong is keen to keep taking risks in his acting career. BANG Premier · Oct 6
The Social Network was a cautionary tale, says Aaron Sorkin Aaron Sorkin admits The Social Network didn't necessarily land as he anticipated it would. BANG Premier · Oct 6
Aaron Sorkin speaks out about ‘infuriating’ chats for Zuckerberg casting IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 5
Meta’s Muse personal AI creates a detailed file on everyone in your life, code shows CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been keen to sell its artificial intelligence agent as a helpful friend – but that requires detailed data about people’s actual friends The Independent UK · Oct 5
Social reckonings and 90s nostalgia: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Jeremy Strong plays Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in 'The Social Reckoning', Stephen King's 'Carrie' is adapted for the small screen, and Tate Britain revives the rebellious creativity of the 90s. Here's what to look out for this week. Euronews · Oct 5
Jeremy Strong says he doesn’t ‘need to apologise’ if method acting makes co-stars uncomfortable Succession co-stars Brian Cox and Kieran Culkin have criticised his approach The Independent UK · Oct 5
Social Network director says money is ‘disincentive’ for Jesse Eisenberg because of how he wants to raise his kids Jeremy Strong will be replacing Eisenberg in the role of Mark Zuckerberg The Independent UK · Oct 4
Trump forms 'Super Intelligence Force' to cement US dominance in next-gen AI In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Following the Historic White House Accord on Super Intelligence, where the World's most important Technology Companies came together, and confirmed their responsibilities to the American People, I am announcing the formation of the Super Intelligence Force (SIF)." The Economic Times · Oct 4
Meta Ray-Ban glasses face backlash: Women secretly filmed, Telegram videos emerge as Mark Zuckerberg’s smart glasses hit privacy row Meta Ray-Ban glasses ban: In the Netherlands, eyewear retailers are halting the sales of Meta's smart glasses amidst growing public anxiety regarding privacy. Reports reveal an uptick in secret filming of women, with these recordings allegedly circulating in online communities. The Dutch Data Protection Authority is actively investigating this issue… The Economic Times · Oct 3
Meta Recently Settled a Massive Social Media Trial. New Mexico Still Wants It To Pay Tens Of Billions For Another Case. The state asked a judge to order the company to pay between $35 billion and $40 billion in penalties. International Business Times · Oct 2
Sports quiz of the week: winners, losers, prodigies, heroes, villains and rivals Have you been watching football, chess, cricket, rugby, motor racing, hockey, boxing, table tennis and horse racing? The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
As Brazil prepares to vote for a new leader, can Latin American democracies withstand US pressure? On Sunday, Brazilians will head to the polls for the first round of the 2026 general elections. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces a major challenge from a right-wing candidate, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. The Conversation · Oct 2
AI's biggest players promise to police themselves at the White House Six of AI's most powerful companies signed a voluntary safety accord at the White House this week. Fortune · Oct 1
International Business Times UK · Oct 1 Donald Trump Reportedly 'Twitching in Anger' While Calling Undocumented Migrants 'The Worst People' Donald Trump defended ICE and criticised migrants and Democrats after a reporter asked whether immigration enforcement was contributing to higher beef-processing prices in Kansas.
The Conversation · Oct 1 Meta wants people to use ‘AI agents’ to do daily tasks for them. Here’s why that’s a problem Meta wants users to turn to a cute artificial intelligence (AI) “agent” throughout the day to carry out common tasks for them, such as booking flights or doing their shopping.
The Independent UK · Sep 30 Trump mocked for embarrassing spelling error on ‘super intelligence’ pact ‘That’s absurd no one caught that typo,’ wrote one critic, while another added: ‘If this is Super Intelligence, I'll pass’
Euronews · Sep 30 Unlike the EU, Trump's new AI pact lets tech companies police themselves Tech bosses from Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic signed a White House pledge on Tuesday to keep their AI in check, with no legal force behind it. In the EU, the same companies face fines of up to 3% of global turnover if they break the rules.
The Economic Times · Sep 30 "Much bigger than the Internet": Trump announces US to officially rename AI to 'Super Intelligence' At a recent White House luncheon, President Trump announced the reclassification of Artificial Intelligence to Super Intelligence. He stated that an official document would be signed to formalize this change. The meeting included major tech executives, focusing on collaboration with local communities for data centers. Trump emphasized the importance of…
The Times of India · Sep 29 ‘Bigger than internet’: Trump officially renames AI as ‘super intelligence’ US President Donald Trump has officially signed an executive order that replaces the term 'Artificial Intelligence' with 'Super Intelligence.' This shift mandates federal agencies to update their communications accordingly, showcasing the evolving technological landscape. At a White House gathering with tech executives, Trump emphasized this pivotal change, with a new…
The Guardian - US · Sep 29 Trump AI deal rebrands ‘artificial intelligence’ as ‘superintelligence’ The US president announces vague ‘morally binding’ AI agreement among tech CEOs for ‘tremendous self-policing’
The Independent UK · Sep 29 Trump and tech leaders sign a voluntary White House accord for reviews of AI President Donald Trump pledged not to restrict artificial intelligence development, declaring he will never stifle a technology he compared to a new industrial revolution. The Trump administration unveiled America.gov, a new government AI chatbot designed to streamline federal services such as online passport applications. Top tech executives, including Elon Musk…
The Independent UK · Sep 29 What is America.gov? Trump launches AI website for government services IN FULL
Barchart · Sep 29 3.4 Million Reasons to Buy Meta Platforms Stock Meta's new Muse AI app just hit 3.4 million downloads, outpacing ChatGPT's launch. Here's what the surge could mean for Meta stock investors.
International Business Times UK · Sep 29 Mark Zuckerberg Rebrands AI as 'Superintelligence' Drawing Supervillain Climate Backlash Mark Zuckerberg wants Meta to give billions of people access to personal 'superintelligence', but concerns over privacy, safety, employment and corporate control are intensifying.