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• Putting the AI genie back in the bottle not an option, Meta’s Nick Clegg says

  22-07-2023 22:00
  
  The tech giant’s global policy chief warns governments against ‘fragmented’ laws around AIMeta’s global policy head, Sir Nick Clegg, has backed calls for an international agency to guide the regulation of artificial intelligence if it becomes autonomous, saying governments globally should avoid “fragmented” laws around the technology.But Clegg downplayed suggestions of payment for content creators like artists or news outlets whose work is scraped to teach cha
  
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• The Credit Card Competition Act Is Back on the Table. Here’s What to Know - CNET

  22-07-2023 21:37 via cnet.com
  
  Supporters of the bill say it'll save consumers money by decreasing fees for businesses. Critics say it could dismantle the credit card rewards system.
  
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• US woman who hired hitman using bitcoin to kill ex-husband gets five years in prison

  22-07-2023 20:34
  
  Kristy Lynn Felkins of Nevada pleaded guilty in March to murder-for-hire charge as part of a deal to avoid trialA Nevada woman who admitted to hiring a hitman on the internet for $5,000 in bitcoin to kill her ex-husband “and make it look like an accident” was sentenced to five years in prison.Kristy Lynn Felkins, 38, of Fallon, Nevada, pleaded guilty in March to a charge of murder-for-hire as part of a deal with federal prosecutors that avoided trial, court records show. Continue rea
  
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• Don't Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop: Here's What Homebuyers Should Do Instead - CNET

  22-07-2023 20:00 via cnet.com
  
  There's no time like now to put yourself in the best position to buy a house -- and to score a better rate. Here's how.
  
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• Amidst Another Heatwave, Try This Ceiling Fan Hack to Save Big Money on AC Costs - CNET

  22-07-2023 19:30 via cnet.com
  
  One simple switch can slash those high utility bills this summer.
  
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• Overheating at Night? These 6 Unexpected Factors Could Be the Reason - CNET

  22-07-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  Are you a hot sleeper, waking up covered in sweat? These six culprits could raise your temperature and lead to poorer sleep quality.
  
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• Mastering Summer Hydration: Debunking Myths and Essential Tips - CNET

  22-07-2023 19:00 via cnet.com
  
  During extreme heat conditions, it's more important than ever to make sure you're drinking enough water.
  
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• Portable Gaming Consoles Will Soon Come With Replaceable Batteries - CNET

  22-07-2023 18:05 via cnet.com
  
  Handheld consoles like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch will be required to have batteries you can replace yourself under a new EU law.
  
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• This Garmin does things the Apple Watch Ultra can't

  22-07-2023 18:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Apple Watch Ultra is good, but comparing it to the Garmin 7X Sapphire Solar makes it clear that it's far from perfect.
  
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• The pro-extinctionist philosopher who has sparked a battle over humanity’s future

  22-07-2023 17:00
  
  Émile Torres has become a thorn in the side of the branch of moral philosophy that advocates prioritising our distant descendants. They explain the danger of utopian movementsGiven all the suffering, pain and destruction produced by humanity, Émile Torres, who is a non-binary philosopher specialising in existential threats, thinks that it would not be a bad thing if humanity ceased to exist.“The pro-extinctionist view,” they say, “immediately conjures up for a lot
  
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• Tata’s gigafactory gives Britain’s battery industry potential at last

  22-07-2023 17:00
  
  The Jaguar Land Rover owner’s new plant should encourage more similar investments in the UK by othersFrance has four. Germany has nine. The US has 34. China has a staggering 283. Around the world, countries are racing to announce plans for huge gigafactories to supply the batteries to power the electric car era.By contrast, the presence of only one large UK gigafactory project with big financial backers – supplying Nissan in Sunderland – was growing increasingly alarming. That
  
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• Caw-blimey, GPT-4 may be just an AI language parrot, but it’s no birdbrain | John Naughton

  22-07-2023 17:00
  
  The advanced large language model’s ability to reason is a feather in the cap for developers of generative AI technologyIn 2017, researchers at the British AI company DeepMind (now Google DeepMind) published an extraordinary paper describing how their new algorithm, AlphaZero, had taught itself to play a number of games to superhuman standards without any instruction. The machine could, they wrote, “achieve, tabula rasa, superhuman performance in many challenging domains. Starting fr
  
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• 6 Important Things That You Should Definitely Keep in a Safe - CNET

  22-07-2023 16:30 via cnet.com
  
  For some valuable or irreplaceable personal items, it's better to be safe than sorry.
  
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• 'John Wick: Chapter 4' Streaming Release Date and How to Watch From Anywhere - CNET

  22-07-2023 15:57 via cnet.com
  
  The action is coming to Starz, but you're in for a bit of a wait.
  
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• Practical Ways to Prevent Your Home Security Cameras From Being Hacked - CNET

  22-07-2023 15:30 via cnet.com
  
  Keep out spying eyes when it comes to your home security camera feed.
  
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• US and UK Customers: The $10 Netflix Plan Has Been Removed - CNET

  22-07-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  The company scrapped its cheapest ad-free subscription for newcomers.
  
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• This portable battery station can power your home for 2 weeks, and it's $200 off

  22-07-2023 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus can pull in sunlight and distribute power across all of your electronics, including your home.
  
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• China’s Breach of Microsoft Cloud Email May Expose Deeper Problems

  22-07-2023 15:00
  Plus: Microsoft expands access to premium security features, AI child sexual abuse material is on the rise, and Netflix’s password crackdown has its intended effect.
  
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• America's EV Charging Infrastructure Can't Leave Cities Behind - CNET

  22-07-2023 15:00 via cnet.com
  
  Most EV owners charge at home overnight. If you live in an apartment or condo, though, that's not so easy.
  
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• Best Cooler of 2023 - CNET

  22-07-2023 14:15 via cnet.com
  
  Coolers are an essential component of any barbecue or camping trip. Our experts tested multiple brands to bring you the best cooler to fit your needs.
  
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• Solar Panel Scams: Avoid a Bad Deal With These 7 Tips - CNET

  22-07-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Solar panels can lower your electric bill, but some sales pitches are too good to be true. Here's how to separate fact from fiction and avoid a solar scam.
  
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• Social Security Payments 2023: The Final July Check Is Coming This Week - CNET

  22-07-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Has your July Social Security payment arrived yet? This is the last week to get it.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: What We Expect Based on Rumors and Leaks - CNET

  22-07-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Samsung's next foldable phone could have a new hinge.
  
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• Pokemon Sleep: How This Mobile Game Aims to Improve Your Sleep - CNET

  22-07-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Gotta catch them Zs.
  
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• Best Internet Providers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida - CNET

  22-07-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Find out why Xfinity, AT&T and T-Mobile are the best broadband providers in Fort Lauderdale and discover which one offers the fastest speeds and cheapest plans.
  
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• AI and You: Google's News Ambitions, Tech Companies Sign White House Pledge - CNET

  22-07-2023 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Get up to speed on the rapidly evolving world of AI with our roundup of the week's developments.
  
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• Yes, iOS 17's StandBy Mode Is Fantastic, but There's More - CNET

  22-07-2023 13:00 via cnet.com
  
  iOS 17's StandBy mode and Stickers deserve the spotlight, but there are other iPhone goodies that you should try.
  
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• This edible battery could power the world of diagnostics and sustainable energy

  22-07-2023 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Researchers have created an edible power resource that could boost healthcare and help preserve the environment.
  
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• My favorite Android phone can do things my iPhone 14 Pro Max can't

  22-07-2023 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Ulefone's Power Armor 18T smartphone has a built-in thermal camera and so much more.
  
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• ‘Bargaining for our very existence’: why the battle over AI is being fought in Hollywood

  22-07-2023 13:00
  
  The ramifications of artificial intelligence are of concern to the actors and writers on strike – from big stars to bit playersTo get her start in Hollywood, Chivonne Michelle studied acting at New York University. But what helped her break into the industry and gave her the key training she needed was working on set as a background actor.Today, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology threatens to put those “entry level and working class” Hollywood jobs at risk, Mic
  
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• ‘I rotated the shot, then layered on top the silhouette of a passenger’: Brendan Ó Sé’s best phone picture

  22-07-2023 11:00
  
  How the Irish photographer mashed up multiple images from the streets of Seoul, Tokyo and KyotoIn his day job as head of development in the Language Centre of University College Cork, Brendan Ó Sé takes annual trips to Japan for student recruitment. In his free time, he shapeshifts to street photographer, exploring with his iPhone the cities to which he’s been temporarily transplanted. Using the Snapseed app, he created this multilayered image out of three trips: to Seoul (in
  
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• Tour de France Femmes 2023: How to Watch a Free Livestream - CNET

  22-07-2023 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  Your guide to watching the second edition of the eight-stage race, including all the teams, stages and full schedule.
  
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• England vs. Haiti: How to Watch FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Game Live From Anywhere - CNET

  22-07-2023 09:30 via cnet.com
  
  The Lionesses begin their Group D campaign in Brisbane against the tournament debutants.
  
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• Uncharted territory: do AI girlfriend apps promote unhealthy expectations for human relationships?

  22-07-2023 03:00
  
  Chatbots such as Eva AI are getting better at mimicking human interaction but some fear they feed into unhealthy beliefs around gender-based control and violence“Control it all the way you want to,” reads the slogan for AI girlfriend app Eva AI. “Connect with a virtual AI partner who listens, responds, and appreciates you.”A decade since Joaquin Phoenix fell in love with his AI companion Samantha, played by Scarlett Johansson in the Spike Jonze film Her, the proliferation
  
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• Telly's free TVs are shipping already, but just how 'free' are they?

  22-07-2023 02:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The 55-inch TVs might not be emptying your wallet, but they may well cost you more.
  
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• Amazon sells these impressive earbuds for $50. Here's why I like them

  22-07-2023 02:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Amazon's latest Echo Buds offer built-in Alexa, fantastic sound quality, and a slew of audio functions.
  
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• Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta Pledge to Make AI Safer and More Secure - CNET

  22-07-2023 01:40 via cnet.com
  
  The tech giants and ChatGPT creator OpenAI are among the companies that met with President Joe Biden and signed the voluntary agreement.
  
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• Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US

  22-07-2023 01:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology.
  
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• USA vs. Vietnam: How to Watch FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Game Live From Anywhere - CNET

  22-07-2023 01:00 via cnet.com
  
  The USWNT begin the defense of their title with this Group E clash in Auckland.
  
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• 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup: How to Watch Team USA Tonight - CNET

  22-07-2023 01:00 via cnet.com
  
  Team USA begins its quest for a third straight World Cup title tonight.
  
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• 'Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 2': How to Stream Weekly From Anywhere - CNET

  22-07-2023 00:15 via cnet.com
  
  Watch each week to see Ichigo and company face the Quincy again.
  
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• Energy Department Unveils $20M in Funding for Solar Panel Recycling - CNET

  22-07-2023 00:07 via cnet.com
  
  The funding is meant to encourage the creation of more-recyclable and longer-lasting solar panels.
  
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