Europe is realizing it depends heavily on US technology companies, which creates risks for its independence and security. The European Commission has introduced new rules to support local tech and protect public data, but these rules have limits and may be weakly enforced.
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A Slovenian ICC judge lost access to US tech services like Apple, Amazon, and credit cards due to US sanctions.
Europe relies on non-EU countries for over 80% of its technology and 70% of its cloud computing.
The US government has restricted some AI companies from sharing products with foreign users for security reasons.
The European Commission introduced a "digital sovereignty package" to boost European tech and protect from foreign influence.
The Cloud and AI Development Act (Cada) aims to rank cloud providers based on sovereignty standards for handling sensitive public data.
The strictest rules banning US tech companies apply only to a small part of public cloud contracts.
Enforcement of the new rules is left to each EU country, which may weaken their impact due to economic ties to US companies.
The EU's AI approach mainly follows the ideas of US tech companies rather than setting its own independent strategy.
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The CBS News program on June 14, 2026, covered three main topics: advancements in AI-powered humanoid robots, the impact of school shootings shown through empty classrooms, and an interview with soccer player Lamine Yamal.
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AI-powered humanoid robots have made significant progress recently.
The show highlighted empty rooms left behind after school shootings to show their impact.
Lamine Yamal, a professional soccer player, was featured in an in-depth interview.
The program aired on CBS News on June 14, 2026.
The content is available through the CBS News App and online platforms like Chrome and Safari.
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Boston Dynamics has improved its humanoid robot Atlas so it can move more fluidly and do complex motions that humans cannot. The robot uses advanced AI and a new hand design to learn tasks like picking up objects and tying knots, guided by human operators using virtual reality.
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The Atlas robot can now do movements like cartwheels, dancing, and rotating its upper body 360 degrees.
Atlas has flexible joints without wires crossing them, preventing wire damage and allowing smooth rotation.
Its AI system, powered by Nvidia chips, learns tasks through teleoperation, where humans control it using virtual reality to train it.
Atlas’s hands have three fingers that can change position to pick up small or large objects.
Tactile sensors on Atlas’s fingers help it adjust grip strength when handling objects.
The robot can pick itself up off the floor using only its feet, a movement humans cannot do.
Boston Dynamics aims to build robots that move beyond human abilities.
There is excitement about humanoid robots, but widespread use is still in the future according to the company’s CEO.
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Engineers have made big progress in creating humanoid robots that can do factory jobs. Boston Dynamics, owned mostly by Hyundai, is testing its AI-powered robot Atlas at a car factory in Georgia, showing it can work alone by sorting parts for the assembly line.
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Many companies are racing to build human-like robots for real jobs, including Tesla, Amazon-backed startups, Nvidia, and Chinese firms.
Boston Dynamics is a leading robot maker, with Hyundai owning 90% of the company.
Atlas is a 5'9" tall, 200-pound robot designed to work alongside humans in factories.
This is Atlas’s first time working outside the lab, tested in Hyundai’s advanced factory near Savannah, Georgia.
Atlas can now work autonomously, meaning it can perform tasks without human help.
The new Atlas uses AI and Nvidia microchips to learn and perform complex movements like running and skipping.
Compared to earlier models, Atlas now has an all-electric body instead of hydraulic parts.
Researchers say robots have recently mastered movements once thought impossible for machines.
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Engineers and computer experts are building robots with artificial intelligence (AI) that look and behave like humans. One robot, called Atlas, was shown learning to do work in a Hyundai car factory.
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Scientists are creating robots powered by AI.
These robots have human-like appearance and movements.
Boston Dynamics developed a robot named Atlas.
Atlas was seen learning tasks at a Hyundai manufacturing plant.
The goal is for these robots to work alongside human workers.
This news was featured on the CBS program 60 Minutes.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the AI company Anthropic after it stopped access to two of its AI models. This action was to follow orders from President Donald Trump’s administration, which had previously banned Anthropic from its buildings.
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Anthropic is an artificial intelligence (AI) company.
Anthropic stopped access to two of its AI models to follow a government directive.
The directive came from President Donald Trump’s administration.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Department of War banned Anthropic from its building three months ago.
Hegseth stated he believes that banning Anthropic was the correct decision.
The dispute involves government control and regulation of AI technology.
This situation highlights tensions between the government and AI companies.
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Anthropic, an AI company, sent senior technical staff to Washington, D.C., to address a dispute with the White House that led to its top AI models being taken offline. The company is working to resolve issues related to U.S. government concerns and export controls on its AI technology.
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Anthropic’s top AI models, named Mythos and Fable, were taken offline due to safety and export control concerns.
Senior technical staff from Anthropic traveled to Washington to meet with White House officials.
The dispute involves the Trump administration placing export controls on Anthropic’s most powerful AI models.
Anthropic has held virtual talks with the administration since early in the week.
Administration officials say Anthropic has not yet seriously engaged, but both sides want to resolve the issue.
The situation is ongoing and more updates are expected.
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Senator Mark Kelly agreed with the Trump administration’s request for the AI company Anthropic to stop access to its newest artificial intelligence models. This shows a rare instance where a Democratic senator supported a decision made by President Trump’s administration regarding AI safety.
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Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona, agreed with the Trump administration’s action.
The Trump administration asked Anthropic to suspend access to its latest AI models.
Anthropic is a company that develops artificial intelligence technology.
The decision reflects concerns about the capabilities and safety of advanced AI models.
This agreement between a Democrat and the Trump administration is unusual.
“Mythos” and other AI models from different companies were mentioned as very capable.
The focus is on managing risks related to powerful AI technologies.
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This article lists popular gadget gift ideas for Father’s Day that dads have enjoyed. The gadgets include headphones, fitness trackers, meat thermometers, and other tools that make life easier or more fun.
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Shokz OpenMove headphones cost about $80 and are liked for quality sound.
The ANMONE Long Stylus Pen helps with easier screen use, especially for texting or games.
Fitbit Charge 6 is a fitness tracker available for around $100.
Meatmeet Wireless Bluetooth Meat Thermometer connects to a phone app to monitor grilling meat.
Chipolo Card Tracker helps find lost items like wallets and works with both Apple and Android phones.
DCLINA IonVac Cordless Vacuum is a small handheld vacuum good for cleaning cars and small messes at home.
Toshiba VHS-to-DVD Recorder helps transfer old VHS tapes to digital format for preservation.
The gadgets are chosen based on positive reviews from real dads of different ages and interests.
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The VivaTech trade show celebrated its 10th anniversary by holding Europe’s largest open-air tech event on the Champs-Elysées in Paris. France 24 covered the event, highlighting new technology and innovations in a unique outdoor setting.
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VivaTech is a major technology trade show held annually in France.
The 10th anniversary event took place outdoors on the Champs-Elysées, a famous street in Paris.
The event is described as Europe’s largest open-air technology experience.
France 24 is an official media partner covering VivaTech.
Reporter Peter O’Brien covered part of the event from elevated locations (“to new heights”).
VivaTech showcases technology developments, including artificial intelligence and innovation from major tech companies.
The event attracts global tech leaders and government officials.
VivaTech creates opportunities to explore trends and future directions in technology.
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The UK government is planning an “Australia-plus” ban that would stop children under 16 from using major social media apps. This move aims to protect children from harmful online content by restricting access and certain features such as chatting with adults and livestreaming.
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The ban targets social media apps like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and others.
Currently, social media platforms set their own minimum age at 13, but the UK has no official government age limit.
The UK is considering age verification methods to enforce the ban, while trying to avoid invasive checks like requiring government IDs.
Under-16 users won’t be allowed to access some features, and 16- and 17-year-olds may have time limits on social media use.
The ban would also block under-18s from using romantic or sexual AI chatbots.
The policy is motivated by concerns about online safety and follows a similar ban already introduced in Australia.
Australian data shows many under-16s bypassed the ban, but millions of accounts were removed or restricted.
The UK government received more than 116,000 responses during the consultation on online safety.
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NASA is preparing for the Artemis III mission. The team chosen to go has a good mix of skills and experience to help complete the mission successfully.
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The mission is named Artemis III.
NASA is organizing the mission.
The crew members have different backgrounds and training.
Their combined experience is expected to support mission success.
Preparation for the mission is underway.
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The US government under President Donald Trump has ordered Anthropic, an AI company, to block foreign access to its newest AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, due to national security concerns. This move follows fears that a China-linked group may have accessed these models, and it highlights ongoing tensions between the government and Anthropic over AI use and export controls.
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President Trump’s administration issued an export control order to stop all foreign nationals from accessing Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models.
The order applies to foreign individuals inside and outside the US, including foreign employees working at Anthropic.
The US government cited national security but did not provide detailed public reasons for the ban.
Reports suggest the order was partly triggered by concerns that a China-linked group accessed Anthropic’s new AI models.
Anthropic is suing the US government after being blacklisted for refusing to let the military use its AI for surveillance and autonomous weapons.
Anthropic disagrees with the government’s claim that a potential security flaw ("jailbreak") justifies the export ban.
The US Defense Department supports prioritizing national security over commercial interests in this case.
Experts warn that if these AI models fall into the wrong hands, they could enable serious cyberattacks on critical sectors like banking.
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Passkeys, which use a device-based code or biometric data like a fingerprint, are being recommended as safer than traditional passwords. Unlike passwords, passkeys are stored only on your device and are hard for hackers to steal or reuse, even if a website is hacked.
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Passkeys can be a PIN on your phone or a biometric check like facial recognition.
They do not get stored on company servers, making them less vulnerable to hacking.
If your phone is lost or stolen, you can quickly cancel your passkeys to protect accounts.
Passwords are “shared secrets” sent to websites; if hacked, they can be stolen and reused.
Passkeys use complex math so only a proof (not the key itself) is sent to websites, keeping the passkey safe.
Passkeys are easier to use and less likely to be “phished” (tricked out of you).
Users can enable extra phone security features like “Stolen Device Protection” and “Lockdown Mode” for better safety.
Some people still find passkeys confusing and prefer traditional passwords and two-factor authentication.
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A new study suggests that some antidepressants and antipsychotics, along with common pain relievers, could be used instead of opioids for pain relief in emergency rooms. These alternatives might help reduce opioid use while still treating different types of pain like headaches, back pain, and chest pain effectively.
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The study reviewed non-opioid medicines available at San Francisco General Hospital for pain relief.
Opioids are effective but have risks like addiction and overdose, which contributed to the U.S. opioid crisis.
Researchers created a list of alternative drugs that target specific types of pain, such as abdominal, back, chest, fracture pain, and headaches.
Common drugs like acetaminophen and ibuprofen can relieve all the examined pain types.
Ketamine showed potential for chest pain relief, antidepressants for back pain, and some antipsychotics for headaches and abdominal pain.
Psychotropic medications affect brain chemicals related to both mood and pain, which may explain their pain relief effects.
These medications may reduce the nervous system’s sensitivity to pain and could also improve symptoms related to chronic pain, such as sleep problems and anxiety.
The study emphasizes that opioids still have a role but encourages using alternatives when possible to avoid long-term issues.
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President Donald Trump’s administration has barred foreign nationals, including Anthropic’s own foreign employees, from accessing the company’s latest AI models, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5. The restriction was issued because of a potential security issue called “jailbreaking,” but this ban has caused strong criticism from tech experts who say it could hurt U.S. competitiveness in AI and may be impossible to enforce.
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The U.S. government issued an “export control directive” blocking foreign use of Anthropic’s newest AI models.
The ban applies to all foreign nationals inside and outside the U.S., including Anthropic’s non-U.S. employees.
The government cited a security concern involving “jailbreaking,” which means bypassing AI safety limits.
Anthropic investigated and found the issue related to known but minor weaknesses found in many AI models.
Due to the order, Anthropic had to stop access to these models and apologized for the disruption to customers.
Tech experts say the ban is too broad and could stop innovation and limit U.S. AI leadership against countries like China.
Some former government advisers called the move confusing and questioned why AI chips are exported to China while AI models are restricted.
Anthropic had previously described its AI model as very powerful, which may have influenced the government’s decision.
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The article explains how the internet and algorithms used by streaming, social media, and shopping sites have changed the way people develop their personal tastes. Instead of discovering new and varied interests, users now often see content tailored to past behavior, which can limit their ability to form true individual preferences.
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Personal taste used to develop by experiencing diverse culture through community, media, and chance encounters.
Today, algorithms on platforms like Spotify, Instagram, and Amazon show users content similar to what they have already liked or viewed.
These algorithms focus on keeping users engaged by offering familiar and easy-to-consume content.
The amount of personalized content is so large that people find it hard to fully consider or appreciate what they see.
This shift has caused some people to feel disconnected from their own genuine likes and interests.
The promoted content tends to be safe, non-controversial, and less meaningful to encourage continuous scrolling.
The author recalls how personal taste was shaped in real-life settings before the internet’s influence became strong.
The trend reflects a broader impact of technology on culture and individual choice.
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The social media platform X has refused to remove many posts containing racist slurs against UK politicians, even after being reported for hate or abuse. X says it only removes content that is illegal under UK law, restricting some posts in the UK but leaving them visible elsewhere.
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Researchers from British Future found 30 posts calling Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch a racial slur (N-word) this year.
X mostly ignored reports of these posts unless they were reported specifically as illegal content.
Under the UK’s Online Safety Act, platforms must remove illegal content, including racially offensive material.
British Future also found dozens of posts using the P-word slur against various UK public figures.
X only restricted visibility of some posts within the UK after being contacted by the UK communications regulator, Ofcom.
No user accounts posting racist content have been suspended despite repeated offenses.
Critics say X’s policy allows racist abuse to continue without proper consequences.
Ofcom expects platforms to remove illegal content quickly and has condemned racist posts.
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Tom Honeyands, a technology reviewer with a large YouTube following, lost £70,000 in a phone scam while on a work trip in Tokyo. The scammer pretended to be from his bank, Lloyds, and used personal information likely gathered from his social media to trick him into confirming payments.
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Tom Honeyands has 1.63 million subscribers on his YouTube channel “The Tech Chap.”
He received a call from someone claiming to be from Lloyds bank during a trip to Tokyo.
The scammer said there was suspicious activity and asked for security details to be reset.
Honeyands suspects the scammer used information from his social media and computer screen icons.
The call happened late at night when he was tired and jet-lagged, making him less alert.
He confirmed 12 verification codes over a few hours, allowing criminals to steal £70,000.
The real Lloyds security team contacted him, and he was advised to hang up and call the bank directly using a trusted number.
Honeyands warns people not to share sensitive information online, like showing bank icons or travel plans.
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Musicians Alexis Smith and Joe Henderson, known as The Flight, created the music for the new James Bond video game, 007 First Light. They combined electronic sounds and live orchestral instruments recorded at Abbey Road Studios to bring the game’s story and action scenes to life.
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The Flight, made up of Alexis Smith and Joe Henderson, composed the music for the James Bond game 007 First Light.
They recorded 32 minutes of orchestral music in a four-hour session with the London Chamber Orchestra.
The music combines electronic instruments with live brass players to create action-packed sounds.
The game tells an original story about a young James Bond before he becomes 007.
Classic James Bond musical themes by John Barry were included in the game soundtrack.
The Flight has worked on music for other popular games like Alien: Isolation and Assassin’s Creed.
The score uses a mix of modern electronic music and traditional orchestral music to match the game’s mood.
The recording took place at Abbey Road Studios, a famous music studio in London.
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