Ben-Gvir mocks Gaza destruction in AI-generated video
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted an AI-generated video mocking the devastation in Gaza.
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aljazeera.com
20.10.2026
Deepfakes, bots and distrust: How AI is shaping Israel's election
For the first time, AI is playing a major role in Israel's elections. Observers warn that deepfakes, bots and influence campaigns could sway voters.
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dw.com
19.10.2026
How books are being scanned and destroyed to train artificial intelligence
To train artificial intelligence models, millions of physical books are being digitised and destroyed. Our colleagues at France 2 investigate this controversial practice and the risk of seeing many ra
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france24.com
16.10.2026
French crypto unicorn Ledger warns of AI security risks
Artificial intelligence is "changing the security landscape". That's according to Ledger, a French unicorn of cryptocurrency that's seeking a bigger role in digital security. Chief Technology Officer
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france24.com
15.10.2026
Concerns mount over artificial intelligence as Silicon Valley sees AI boom
Tuesday, October 20 saw protests in more than 50 US cities against the rise of artificial intelligence. Demonstrators are calling for a moratorium on AI development, and the sentiment is shared by man
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france24.com
21.10.2026
As fans reject AI-generated music, even boosters are drawing the line
Enthusiasts like Grimes and A$AP Rocky may embrace AI-generated content, but they won’t produce it themselvesStreaming services, notable musicians and fans are confronting the growing presence of AI-g
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theguardian.com
21.10.2026
Musk talks up potential merger of SpaceX and Tesla
As SpaceX reports blockbuster quarterly earnings, CEO Elon Musk floats the possibility of merging the rocketry and AI firm with his electric car company Tesla. Also in this edition: OpenAI reveals mor
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france24.com
21.10.2026
Elon Musk says SpaceX and Tesla exploring largest merger in history
Tech mogul says tie-up has a 'lot of merit', given firms' complementary work on AI.
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aljazeera.com
21.10.2026
Japan’s export growth stays solid, supported by chips and cars
The export gain highlighted ongoing demand related to artificial intelligence, with shipments of semiconductors and chip-making equipment surging.
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japantimes.co.jp
21.10.2026
AI on the ballot? Voters in US midterms revolt against data centres
Two weeks out from the Midterm elections, there’s bipartisan pushback against data centers that suck the water and power out of communities. Just two years ago, ChatGPT was still a brand new thing, an
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france24.com
21.10.2026
Opinion | The Ukraine ‘Kill Zone’ Is AI’s Testing Ground
Artificial intelligence is transforming war in real time by analyzing data and automating weapons.
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wsj.com
20.10.2026
Downtown datacenter? AI plan floated for boarded-up San Francisco mall
Developers propose turning San Francisco Centre into not a server-based facility but a ‘community-based AI exhibit’Downtown San Francisco has shown signs of revival since being battered by the Covid p
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theguardian.com
20.10.2026
Federal efforts over alleged noncitizen voting escalate with California arrests | First Thing
The DoJ has charged 28 green card holders in California, accusing them of fraudulently registering to vote. Plus, is the world really ready for AI actors?Good morning. The US Department of Justice has
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theguardian.com
20.10.2026
Keidanren to develop 2050 vision against backdrop of AI, population decline
The body will hold discussions on topics such as education, regional revitalization, policies for foreign nationals and social security.
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japantimes.co.jp
20.10.2026
New AI tool can predict cancer survival by a single patient selfie, study suggests
System can estimate a person’s biological age and predict chances of cancer survival from a single photographDoctors have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can predict a cancer patient’s
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theguardian.com
20.10.2026
France riots: AI photos falsely depict elderly couple ‘stripped and robbed’
AI-generated photos falsely claiming to show an elderly couple being “stripped and robbed” during unrest in France have racked up millions of views. Amplified by far-right accounts, the images fuelled
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france24.com
19.10.2026
Fukushima University to undergo overhaul with greater science focus
The university is responding to calls from industries for workers capable of supporting growth sectors such as artificial intelligence.
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japantimes.co.jp
19.10.2026
Japan to boost police investigations with advanced technology
"We can't keep up with attacks using the latest AI if police equipment lags behind," said the National Public Safety Commission chairperson.
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japantimes.co.jp
19.10.2026
Anthropic to commit 5% stake to new ‘public benefit fund’
Anthropic said the fund could support initiatives that include efforts to address artificial intelligence's impact on the labor market.
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japantimes.co.jp
19.10.2026
Microsoft drops huge AI datacentre project in Essex over power supply concerns
Development by UK firm Nscale heralded by ministers as largest of its kind in the country loses its anchor tenantThe development of a huge AI datacentre hailed by the UK government has received a fres
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theguardian.com
18.10.2026