Google’s SynthID system has been used to debunk a high-profile AI-generated hoax image, in a rare but significant win for the system. Earlier this week, a picture circulated online that seemed to show Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell covered in tubes in a hospital bed in a state of extreme distress. The image was shared widely…
European Union officials are reportedly planning to revise the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework amid the implementation of a US law on stablecoins. According to a Wednesday report from Euronews, EU officials planned to revisit proposed changes to MiCA to broaden the framework’s scope, specifically regarding non-EU companies issuing stablecoins. The revised rules, which authorities…
A document prepared for the federal artificial intelligence minister to use when pitching international investors on Canada’s AI ecosystem identifies a massive proposed increase in Canada’s data centre capacity. But spokespeople for the government pushed back strongly on the figure, saying it is not a projection of the capacity Canada expects to build, and the…
BOSTON: FIFA’s appointment of an all-Argentine officiating team for the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal between Morocco and France has sparked debate among football fans, with some questioning the decision because Argentina remains in the tournament. FIFA announced that the match, to be played Thursday in Boston, will be officiated by five Argentine officials, including the…
ATLANTA: The Egyptian football federation said Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team who handled the Pharoahs loss 3-2 last-16 to Argentina to be thrown out of the World Cup. “Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into the French referee Francois Letexier… after the serious refereeing mistakes committed…
SpaceXAI has released its latest model, Grok 4.5 — the first since the company went public several weeks ago. In a blog post published Wednesday, SpaceXAI characterized its new release as a workhorse that can tackle all of the typical tasks that the AI industry has sought to automate: coding and app-building, office and clerical…
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Thieves stole millions of dollars worth of jewerly from the museum of French glassmaker Lalique in an early-morning heist on Sunday, months after the brazen US$100-million daylight heist at the Louvre. The museum was broken into in Wingen-sur-Morder in northeastern France around 5:30 a.m. local time and the thieves headed straight for the jewelry room, according to Agence…
PESHAWAR: As lawmakers from across the aisle in the KP Assembly joined hands to defend the controversial law granting extended powers and privileges to members, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday ordered a review of its provisions following media outcry. It was reported yesterday that the KP government had recently approved the enactment of the…
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan is shown a yellow card by referee Francois Letexier during their Round of 16 match against Argentina at the Atlanta Stadium in Georgia, US, July 7, 2026. — Reuters The Egyptian football federation on Wednesday said it had asked for the officiating team from their 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the…
