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https://hidde.blog/ethical-ai/
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It depends on who you ask. But the current wave of generative AI has unpleasant side effects that are hard to ignore: large-scale copyright infringements, environmental impact and bias.
(In this post, I'll use "AI" as a shortcut for generating or modifying content, like text, code, images and...
(In this post, I'll use "AI" as a shortcut for generating or modifying content, like text, code, images and...
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https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/big-deal-to-be-done-with-china-at-some-point-says-us-treasury-chief-8165338
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Washington:. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday said there was no reason that the US and Chinese economies had to cleave apart, saying a deal could be done even as the two economic powerhouses trade tariff threats. "There's a big deal to be done at some point" Bessent said when asked by Bloomberg TV about the possibility that the world's largest economies would decouple.
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https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44784826/jeff-bezos-backed-slate-auto-to-take-on-elon-musks-tesla-rivian-with-budget-ev-pickup-report
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Jeff Bezos is reportedly backing a Michigan-based all-electric mobility startup, Slate Auto, with a goal of developing a cheap single-cab EV truck to take on the likes of Tesla Inc. TSLA and Rivian Automotive Inc. RIVN.
What happened: A report published by TechCrunch shared that the company is...
What happened: A report published by TechCrunch shared that the company is...
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https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/14/trump-semiconductor-tariffs-apple/
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Apple will not be exempt from tariffs after all, with U.President Donald Trump working on new semiconductor levies that will likely impact Apple devices, chips from companies like Nvidia, and other electronics. Over the weekend, the U.Customers and Border Protection agency shared a long list of electronic devices excluded from the current tariffs, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, the Apple Watch, and more.
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https://www.etfdailynews.com/2025/04/14/fmr-llc-decreases-stock-holdings-in-tidewater-inc-nysetdw/
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Fmr LLC lowered its stake in Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW - Free Report) by 26.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,416,407 shares of the oil and gas company's stock after selling 881,271 shares during the...
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https://restofworld.org/2025/china-ai-boom-chip-ban-deepseek/
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The rise of DeepSeek has reenergized China's artificial intelligence industry, drawing billions of dollars in state funding and a bigger push toward self-sufficiency. Its success has also sparked a race among startups to build products and services on top of its high-performing open-source...
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https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/ai-hallucinated-names-resembling-popular-libraries-created-for-slopsquatting-attacks
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GenAI can hallucinate open source package names, experts warn It doesn't always hallucinate a different name Cybercriminals can use the names to register malware. Security researchers have warned of a new method by which Generative AI (GenAI) can be abused in cybercrime, known as 'slopsquatting'. It starts with the fact that different GenAI tools, such as Chat-GPT, Copilot, and others, hallucinate.
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https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/will-protectionism-restrict-automotive-innovation-in-the-us/
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America-First trade policies could hurt US automakers initially but transform the industry in the long term. By Will Girling
Practically every week since his resumption of office in January 2025, US President Donald Trump's tariff-driven trade policy has rewritten the geopolitical status...
Practically every week since his resumption of office in January 2025, US President Donald Trump's tariff-driven trade policy has rewritten the geopolitical status...
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https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3306468/alibaba-steps-ai-adoption-auto-industry-nio-bmw-deals
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Alibaba Group Holding is stepping up the commercialisation of its artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the automotive industry, with new deals and reported cooperation with several major players in the industry. Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio will use the Hangzhou-based company's Qwen large language models (LLMs) to enable AI functions in Nio's smart cockpit, including facilitating AI-powered conversations, according to a statement from Alibaba last week.
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https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/evaluation-of-gatiks-safety-case-and-approach-to-functional-safety-receives-independent-validation-from-tuv-sud-under-industry-first-third-party-audit/
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Autonomous middle-mile logistics leader concludes critical phase of independent safety assessment ahead of deploying Freight-Only (driverless) trucks at scale in 2025
Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, today announced that it has successfully closed two major pillars of its...
Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, today announced that it has successfully closed two major pillars of its...
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https://www.itpro.com/technology/the-uk-government-wants-quantum-technology-out-of-the-lab-and-in-the-hands-of-enterprises
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The UK government has unveiled plans to invest £121 million in quantum computing projects in an effort to drive real-world applications and adoption rates.The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) said quantum technologies could lead to everything from improved healthcare...
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https://amazingcarsanddrives.com/2025-mini-countryman-ev/
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In the ever-evolving world of electric vehicles (EVs), MINI has made a significant leap by introducing the 2025 MINI Countryman EV. The new model represents a forward-thinking approach, combining the brand's iconic charm with cutting-edge electric powertrains and advanced technologies. As the automotive industry transitions towards sustainability and eco-friendly alternatives, MINI has embraced the opportunity to create a bold yet practical EV that aligns with the demands of modern urban lifestyles.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3306475/japans-population-sees-record-fall-amid-all-time-low-birth-rate-affecting-workforce-economy
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Japan's population fell to 120.3 million as of October 2024, official data showed on Monday, marking a record fall of 898,000 people from the previous year. Japan's birth rate is among the lowest in the world, a trend which has meant having a shrinking workforce, fewer consumers and businesses fighting to recruit workers.
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https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/trumps-trade-war-intensifies-with-china-under-fire/
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The erratic and extreme tariff policy effectively weaponises the US market in the face of China's economic ascendence. By Megan Lampinen
US President Donald Trump's erratic trade policy has thrown the global economy into chaos, and the automotive sector along with it. Cars consist of...
US President Donald Trump's erratic trade policy has thrown the global economy into chaos, and the automotive sector along with it. Cars consist of...
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https://www.thelocal.es/20250414/its-a-crime-solar-park-boom-threatens-spains-olive-tree-growers
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In the Andalusian village of Lopera, olive trees owners struggle against expropriation and to prevent the installation of photovoltaic plants forcing thousands of trees to be uprooted.
At his farm in southern Spain, Francisco Campos looked worriedly at a green sea of centuries-old olive trees...
At his farm in southern Spain, Francisco Campos looked worriedly at a green sea of centuries-old olive trees...
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https://cryptopotato.com/elliptic-expands-blockchain-coverage-to-over-50-networks-setting-new-industry-benchmark/
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Elliptic data shows that 33% of complex cross-chain investigations involved more than three blockchains, 27% involved more than five, and 20% involved more than ten, underscoring the critical need for cross-chain visibility to detect and trace illicit on-chain activity. Elliptic, the global leader in digital decisioning, has expanded its industry-leading coverage to over 50 blockchains — nearly twice as many as any other provider.
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https://allafrica.com/stories/202504140302.html
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The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an upward adjustment in water and electricity tariffs effective May 2025. Under the new tariff adjustment, the tariff of electricity has been increased by 14.75 per cent and water by 4.02 per cent. A statement issued by PURC on the new tariff adjustment in Accra on Friday and signed by the Executive Secretary, Dr Shafic Suleman, said the revision followed the Commission's quarterly tariff review process for the first and second quarters of 2025.
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https://mashable.com/article/donald-trump-semiconductor-tariffs-on-the-way
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First the tariffs on electronics and computers were on. Then they were off. Now, they're back on again.Let's try to break it down.On Saturday, Mashable reported that certain goods from China were being exempted from President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, according to the U.S. Customs and...
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https://theconversation.com/south-africa-finally-has-a-masterplan-for-a-renewable-energy-industry-heres-what-it-says-253871
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About 85% of South Africa's electricity is produced by burning coal. The country's move to renewable energy means that the coal industry will be phased out. To this end, the South African cabinet recently approved the country's first renewable energy masterplan, which sets out what's needed to establish new renewable energy industries.
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https://theconversation.com/ecuador-can-freshly-re-elected-daniel-noboa-govern-a-country-in-crisis-254420
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Daniel Noboa has been re-elected as president of Ecuador with a margin that has surprised most observers. Just weeks before the April 13 runoff, polls had him neck and neck with his left-wing rival, Luisa González. In the end, Noboa secured about 56% of the vote against González's 44%, a difference of more than 1 million votes.
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https://allafrica.com/stories/202504140211.html
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Zimbabwe will soon start large-scale manufacturing of solar panels and lithium batteries as the Government moves to capacitate local universities to collaborate with international companies to bring expertise and technology. This follows the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to establish a Solar Technology Application Resource Centre (STAR-at Chinhoyi University of Technology.