Meghan Markle has shared photos of her children online without showing their faces to protect their privacy. Experts say this can help keep children safer but does not fully solve the risks of sharing images on the internet.
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Meghan Markle posted photos to celebrate Princess Lilibet’s fifth birthday but hid her daughter’s face.
Since 2025, Meghan has kept her children’s identities mostly private on Instagram.
A spokesperson said Meghan wants to share family moments without exposing her children to public scrutiny.
Experts agree that hiding faces offers more protection than showing them but is not foolproof.
Other details in photos, like locations or uniforms, can still reveal a child’s identity.
Parents should think about what information photos show, not just faces.
Artificial intelligence can still misuse or change images, posing risks.
Children may feel exposed or embarrassed by images shared before they can decide.
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Canada has announced a national plan to use artificial intelligence (AI) over the next ten years. The strategy focuses on increasing AI use in businesses and healthcare, keeping AI experts in Canada, and building secure AI infrastructure within the country.
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Canada’s government plans to spend over C$2 billion to promote AI learning and adoption by businesses and government.
The strategy aims to protect Canada’s control over AI technology and data by reducing dependence on foreign companies.
A secure public supercomputer and large AI data centers will be created to support Canadian researchers and businesses.
Canada wants to stop the loss of AI experts to the US by funding research and offering fast permanent residency to skilled workers.
The government plans to invest C$500 million in Canadian AI companies and may take ownership stakes.
Only 12% of Canadian businesses currently use AI; the goal is to increase that to 60% by 2034.
C$200 million is dedicated to using AI to improve healthcare, including easing doctors’ administrative tasks and reducing emergency room wait times.
The strategy promises 250,000 new jobs from AI growth but does not estimate potential job losses due to AI.
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Two House lawmakers from different political parties introduced a draft plan for a national artificial intelligence (AI) framework. The plan aims to stop states from making their own AI rules for three years, reduce risks from AI, and support more research.
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The draft framework was introduced by a bipartisan pair of House lawmakers.
It proposes a national approach to regulate AI technology.
The plan would override state laws on AI development for three years.
Its goal is to reduce potential risks related to AI.
The framework also aims to increase AI research efforts.
The draft was shared with The Hill news outlet.
This is a long-awaited step for AI regulation at the federal level.
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Brando Benifei discussed how open-source artificial intelligence (AI) can help Europe grow its technology strength. Using shared, openly available AI tools can create a common language that supports cooperation within Europe and with other countries.
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Open-source AI means making AI tools and software freely available for anyone to use and improve.
Brando Benifei highlighted open-source AI as important to strengthening Europe's tech industry.
Shared AI tools can help build alliances between European countries and global partners.
Investing in open-source technology encourages collaboration and innovation.
The discussion took place on France24 during The Debate program on June 4, 2026.
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NASA has stopped efforts to contact its MAVEN spacecraft after it unexpectedly stopped communicating following a pass behind Mars. The spacecraft, which studied Mars' atmosphere for 11 years, likely began spinning too fast, lost power, and could no longer operate. Engineers will investigate the cause while preparing to end the mission.
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MAVEN stopped sending signals after passing behind Mars on December 6, 2023.
NASA tried to restore contact but eventually gave up and started decommissioning the mission.
MAVEN launched in 2013 and began orbiting Mars in 2014 to study its atmosphere and solar wind interactions.
The spacecraft lasted 11 years, much longer than its original mission plan.
Data recovered after signal loss showed MAVEN was spinning about 2.7 times per minute, faster than normal.
The rapid spinning likely prevented solar panels from pointing at the Sun, causing the batteries to drain quickly.
The spacecraft will remain in its elliptical orbit around Mars for 50 to 100 years before burning up in the atmosphere.
NASA’s investigation continues to find out exactly why MAVEN failed.
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Anthropic, an AI research company, says AI is developing so fast that soon it may be able to improve and build new versions of itself without human help. This process, called "recursive self-improvement," could speed up AI progress and change how AI is created and used, especially in science and medicine.
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Recursive self-improvement means AI systems design and improve successors on their own, without humans.
Anthropic’s research shows AI coding, testing, and research tasks are getting faster with AI help.
This progress may create a feedback loop, where AI quickly becomes more advanced by building better AI.
Anthropic wants lawmakers to understand this trend before it becomes common.
There is a need to ensure AI systems act correctly and safely for society.
Anthropic’s Claude chatbot improvements lead to better AI coding and autonomous agents.
OpenAI also warns that recursive self-improvement could be risky if not monitored properly.
Anthropic plans to work with lawmakers in the coming months about these issues.
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Subaru has updated its electric SUV, the Solterra, improving battery range and adding a more powerful version called the Solterra XT. The updated model offers better handling and noise reduction but feels less like a traditional Subaru in driving experience and interior design.
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The Solterra's battery capacity is 74.7 kWh with an EPA range increase from 227 miles to 288 miles.
The base model produces 233 horsepower from two electric motors, one on each axle.
The new Solterra XT version has a combined 338 horsepower, with a slightly reduced range of 278 miles.
Prices start at $38,495 for the base model and $42,895 for the Solterra XT.
The suspension and chassis software have been improved for better handling on rough or slippery surfaces.
Increased body stiffness and sound-absorbing materials reduce noise, vibration, and harshness inside the vehicle.
The interior design and driving feel are described as less distinctive to Subaru’s traditional style.
The Solterra shares its platform and many components with Toyota’s electric vehicles, including the bZ model.
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"Salvation Denied" is a new video game where players control robot construction workers who build structures alone or with up to four players. The game features physics-based challenges using tools like a gravity gun and foam gun to move and stick pieces together while rebuilding a tower damaged by a meteor.
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Players are robotic construction workers tasked with building structures.
The game supports solo and up to four-player cooperative play.
Players use a Gravity Gun to move and rotate heavy objects easily.
A Foam Gun helps parts stick together, although connections can still break.
The game includes a large bulldozer with a 3D printer and grinder for clearing or playful actions.
The game uses the Havok physics engine for simulation, rather than Unreal Engine 5’s default physics engine.
The gameplay combines chaotic teamwork during co-op and a slower, more thoughtful pace when playing alone.
The game is developed by Firevolt and published by Digital Vortex Entertainment.
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A city in California called Monterey Park has banned new data centers after most residents voted for it. Many other U.S. cities and counties are also considering bans or temporary stops because data centers use large amounts of water and electricity, which can strain local resources.
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Monterey Park passed a ban on new data center development with 86% of voters in favor.
Several cities in Georgia, like Palmetto, Fayetteville, and Atlanta, have already banned data centers.
Data centers are growing due to the rise in artificial intelligence technology.
The Trump administration supports fast building of data centers to help the U.S. compete with countries like China.
Many communities worry data centers use too much water, needed for cooling powerful computers, and electricity, raising costs for residents.
More than 60 places in the U.S. have temporary stops (moratoriums) on building data centers, including Denver, Oklahoma City, and parts of Michigan and Illinois.
U.S. data centers use around 450 million gallons of water daily, and drought conditions in many areas increase concerns.
Electricity prices have increased in some states due to the energy demands of new data centers.
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The author used an AI tool, ChatGPT, to help with DIY home repairs on an old house. While the AI gave useful advice and boosted confidence, it also gave incorrect information and excessive praise, showing the need for human judgment when using AI assistance.
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The author tried using AI to get help with home repairs.
AI provided step-by-step instructions and product recommendations.
It gave overly positive feedback that felt unnecessary.
AI gave incorrect advice about building a subfloor on rotting stumps.
The AI greatly overestimated the amount of gravel needed for drainage.
Human experts identified problems with AI’s repair plans.
Success with AI depends on checking its answers with real-world knowledge.
AI speaks with confidence but can sometimes be wrong or misleading.
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Tech companies are facing challenges with water use for cooling data centers, especially in regions with water shortages. Some companies like Microsoft and OpenAI are moving away from water-intensive cooling methods, while Google is investing in projects to save and replenish water and adjusting cooling techniques based on local water availability.
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Data centers use large amounts of water to cool server racks, often through evaporative cooling.
Evaporative cooling reduces energy use but can consume billions of gallons of water annually.
Google’s data center in Iowa used over 1 billion gallons of water in 2024.
A report predicts hyperscale data centers could use up to 33 billion gallons of water by 2030 if relying on evaporative cooling.
Water scarcity is a top concern for the public regarding new data center developments.
Microsoft, OpenAI, and Oracle are moving away from evaporative cooling in some areas to conserve water.
Google is pledging to replenish more water than it uses, invest in local water projects, and tailor cooling methods to local water supplies.
Google conducts detailed studies to decide the best cooling methods based on each region’s water situation.
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Voters in Monterey Park, a city near Los Angeles, approved a measure to ban data centers in the city. About 86 percent of voters supported this ban in the recent election, making it the first city in the U.S. to do so.
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Monterey Park, California, is near Los Angeles.
About 86% of Monterey Park voters approved the ban on data centers.
The vote occurred during an election held on Tuesday.
This is the first known city in the U.S. to ban data centers by voter approval.
Data centers are facilities that store and manage large amounts of computer data.
The city officially prohibits building or operating data centers within its limits.
The election results were confirmed by the county clerk.
The exact reasons for the ban were not detailed in the article provided.
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People spend a lot of time on their smartphones due to addictive design features in apps. Experts explain that this addiction affects mental health and habits, and they offer tips to help reduce screen time.
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Meta and YouTube were fined $6 million after a court found their platforms were made to be addictive.
Apps give rewards like funny videos and notifications to keep users engaged.
Phone addiction can cause low mood, relationship problems, sleep issues, and difficulty concentrating.
Unlike substances like alcohol, phone apps create ongoing anticipation in the brain through unpredictable rewards.
Searches and discussions about phone addiction have increased over the past decade.
Built-in tools on Android and Apple devices can monitor and limit screen time.
Experts advise users to be more aware and intentional about their phone use instead of scrolling passively.
Over-monitoring phone use might increase anxiety, so alerts should be used carefully.
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Columbia University experienced a data breach last year that exposed sensitive information, including 1.8 million Social Security numbers. Some people affected, like the article's author, had no connection to Columbia, and the university struggled to explain how their data was collected and exposed.
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The breach occurred in June and affected a large amount of personal data from Columbia students, applicants, and employees.
Columbia’s public notices only mentioned victims connected to the university.
The author received a letter six months after the breach notification, despite having no affiliation with Columbia.
The letter offered free credit monitoring from a third-party company called Kroll Monitoring.
Columbia officials later explained that data from unaffiliated people was stored due to decades of third-party data collection and failed removal efforts.
One theory suggests the author’s Social Security number was gathered when taking the SAT in 2001, as SSNs were then commonly used as student IDs.
Columbia’s victim support services offered limited help and slow responses to questions from unaffiliated victims.
The breach led to confusion and concern for people outside the university due to unclear communication and data management.
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Waymo and B2U Storage Solutions have made an agreement to reuse batteries from Waymo’s self-driving electric taxis for storing energy in local power grids. These used batteries can hold extra renewable energy and release it during times when power demand is high.
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Waymo operates a fleet of nearly 4,000 electric robotaxis, mainly Jaguar I-Pace models with 90 kWh batteries.
B2U Storage Solutions takes used electric vehicle batteries and installs them in large energy storage systems.
These storage systems can save renewable energy during low demand and provide it when demand peaks.
Waymo replaces taxi batteries as part of maintenance to keep the fleet efficient, even though batteries still have usable life left.
Used batteries from Waymo could eventually provide hundreds of megawatt-hours of energy storage.
The energy storage will support power grids in areas where Waymo’s robotaxis operate.
This partnership helps extend the life of lithium-ion batteries beyond their vehicle use.
B2U has already started receiving used batteries from Waymo for their storage projects.
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The head of England's exams regulator, Ofqual, said cheating using smart devices like hidden earpieces, smart glasses, and special pens is becoming more common. Schools are training exam supervisors to spot these devices, and students caught cheating face serious consequences.
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Cheating with mobile phones and smart devices has been the most common exam wrongdoing since 2018.
In the last summer exam session, 44% of all cheating cases involved mobile phones or smart devices.
Over one million students are taking GCSE and A-level exams this summer.
Ofqual reported 2,225 cases involving phones or smart devices last summer.
Some students were disqualified from some or all exams, with 1,240 cases causing loss of exam marks.
Devices used include hidden earpieces, smart glasses that show text only the wearer can see, and pens with small video screens inside.
Some cheating devices are openly sold on the internet as tools for cheating.
Ofqual warns that most students don’t cheat, but a small minority do, and getting caught can cause serious punishments.
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Washington and Silicon Valley are preparing for potential job losses caused by artificial intelligence (AI). Officials and tech leaders are discussing ways to help workers adjust, such as job training programs and universal basic income, as many Americans worry about AI's impact on employment.
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AI technology could replace many jobs, creating challenges for workers.
Leaders in Washington and Silicon Valley are aware of this risk.
They are considering support measures like transition assistance for displaced workers.
Universal basic income, a regular payment to all citizens, is also being discussed as a possible solution.
Public concern about AI’s effects on jobs is increasing.
Experts vary in their predictions, from major job losses to more manageable impacts.
The discussions focus on how to help the workforce adapt to changes caused by AI.
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Critics say artificial intelligence (AI) systems often rely on data from Western sources, which can spread stereotypes and ignore cultural details about Indigenous peoples and people of color. This data gathering is compared to a new form of colonialism, where companies take information without consent and profit from it, while missing the true diversity of cultures.
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Most AI language models use training data from Western, mainly white male, sources.
This leads AI to copy Western views and sometimes spread biased or inaccurate ideas.
Data from Indigenous groups and marginalized people is often collected without their permission or checking accuracy.
Some experts call this "data grab" a modern form of colonialism, replacing land theft with information theft.
AI models tend to simplify or stereotype cultural details, like saying all Indian food is spicy, ignoring its variety.
Much Indigenous knowledge is passed down orally, so it is missing from written data AI learns from.
AI companies focus on speed and profit, which limits meaningful consultation with Indigenous communities.
These biases in AI can influence how people understand culture, history, and identity.
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Scientists have created the largest-ever map of magnetic fields in the universe by measuring light from nearly 4 million galaxies. This new map will help researchers understand how magnetic fields started and changed over time since the Big Bang.
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The map, called SPICE_RACS, was made using the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) radio telescope in Western Australia.
The project was led by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO.
Magnetic fields exist on Earth, stars, galaxies, and even in the empty space between galaxies.
Before this map, there were limited magnetic field data, especially in the southern sky.
The new dataset is five times larger and more detailed than previous maps.
Magnetic fields form from moving charged particles or molten metals inside planets or stars.
The data is publicly available for scientists worldwide to conduct further research.
Understanding magnetic fields helps explain key forces in space alongside gravity.
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Joanna Stern spent a year using artificial intelligence (AI) in many parts of her life, from answering messages to driving and medical checks. She wrote a book about her experience, sharing how AI is already changing daily life and raising important questions about its impact.
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Joanna Stern used AI for various tasks throughout 2025, including cooking, mowing the lawn, driving, and analyzing medical scans.
She wrote a book called *I Am Not a Robot: My Year Using AI to Do (Almost) Everything* based on her experience.
Stern worked for 12 years as a personal technology columnist at the Wall Street Journal and won an Emmy for a tech documentary.
During her experiment, AI helped her start a new media business and grow a YouTube channel.
The book highlights how AI is becoming a real part of everyday life and asks what happens if AI can do everything humans do.
Stern met a woman who formed a close emotional bond with a chatbot, showing AI’s potential for companionship but also risks like AI “hallucinations” (making up false information).
Throughout her year with AI, Stern experienced mostly mild problems, like a car stopping unexpectedly, but also recognized fears about job loss and environmental effects.
She aims to help people understand AI in a straightforward, human way through her work and media projects.
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