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SoftBank Plans €75 Billion Investment in French Data Centers

SoftBank has announced a major infrastructure investment plan focused on France. The firm says it will invest up to €75 billion to develop and operate data centers capable of delivering up to 5 gigawatts of capacity. The announcement highlights the growing demand for data center infrastructure across Europe, driven by

Artemis 2: Orion Spacecraft Completes Service Module Separation Test

Artemis 2 Mission Update NASA's Artemis 2 mission has achieved another significant milestone in its preparation for the planned crewed lunar flyby. The Orion spacecraft successfully completed a separation test from its European Service Module (ESM), a critical procedure that will be used during the actual mission. The

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GitHub Copilot's Shift to Token-Based Billing Draws Developer Criticism

GitHub Copilot, Microsoft's AI-powered code completion tool, is undergoing a significant pricing change that has left many developers questioning its value. The platform has moved away from its traditional subscription-based model toward a token-based billing system. This shift appears to be Microsoft's latest

Hollywood Studios and Entertainment Unions Reach Agreement on AI Use

Hollywood Studios and Entertainment Unions Reach Agreement on AI Use In a notable development for the entertainment industry, Hollywood studios and major unions have found common ground on the use of artificial intelligence. This agreement addresses concerns that have been central to labor negotiations, particularly regarding how AI can be

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Microsoft Faces Backlash Over Handling of Zero-Day Vulnerability Disclosures

Microsoft is facing criticism from the cybersecurity community over its handling of vulnerability disclosures. A researcher operating under the name "Nightmare Eclipse" has been publicly posting proof-of-concept exploit code and appears to be involved in a dispute with the company, with some posts suggesting they may

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AI-Generated Fake Influencers Are Being Used to Sell Mass-Produced Goods Online

A troubling trend is emerging across social media platforms: AI-generated fake influencers are being used to sell mass-produced products, often appearing as Black women to appeal to specific demographics. These synthetic personas are designed to appear authentic, complete with fabricated backstories and emotional appeals. In one example, an

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Antarctica's Ice Sheet Hit a Climate Tipping Point 1 Million Years Ago Researchers have identified a major shift in Antarctica's ice sheet behavior roughly one million years ago, when the ice became far more sensitive to temperature and atmospheric CO2 fluctuations—a finding that may help