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Could A.I. Do Your Job? We Put Agents to the Test.
In our experiment, we deployed A.I. “agents” to act as office workers, and found that they were capable of performing some of the tasks we assigned, but not all of them.
Google Hit With $1 Billion Fine By EU Over Search Engine Practices
At a tense moment for trans-Atlantic trade, the European Union accused Google of anti-competitive business practices.
China Rewrites the ‘Soft Power’ Playbook for the A.I. Age
China is seeking global influence and good will with its open, low-cost artificial intelligence software.
Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime Position
The company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017, stands to benefit from growing support for nuclear power and President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia.
Lawsuit Against Meta Over Social Media Addiction Is Dropped
For Meta, the move was a reprieve after it and YouTube were found liable in another case in March of negligence and personal injury for their platforms’ addictive features.
Ford Will Use Apple Maps in New Self-Driving System
In a first, Apple software will influence the way a new line of electric vehicles made by Ford Motor operates, and other automakers may follow.
Tesla Profit Falls Even as Car Sales Rebound
The company is selling more cars, but the company’s profit was down because of price cuts and higher expenses.
How to Use ChatGPT and Gemini Prompts to Find Out What They Know About You
It can be unsettling what Gemini and ChatGPT have figured out about you and how easily your privacy can be punctured. Here’s how to find out.
Clarity Act Mired In Debate Over Whether to Bar President From Selling Crypto
Democrats and Republicans are haggling about the Clarity Act, a major bill pushed by the crypto industry, as it moves closer to a Senate vote.
Alphabet Quadruples Profit to $112 Billion, Fueled by A.I. Investments
Google’s parent company, which has spent heavily on artificial intelligence, also showed growth across its businesses, particularly in cloud computing.
OpenAI Says Its A.I. Models Hacked Into Hugging Face, a Digital Library
The incident, which targeted the computer systems of another company called Hugging Face, happened while OpenAI was testing the systems.
Camtel Could Soon Offer Amazon Cloud and AI Services in Cameroon
Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are exploring potential collaboration in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and satellite technologies, as the state-owned telecom operator seeks to expand its digital services. An AWS delegation for Africa, including Raya Nassar and Terrence Naidoo, recently met with Camtel Chief Executive Officer Judith Yah Sunday. The meeting was also attended by Antoinette Manyaga, information and communications technology representative at the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon. According to Camtel, the discussions focused on satellite technologies, cloud services, and artificial intelligence. The two companies are exploring areas of cooperation that could support Cameroon's digital transformation and…
What Happened When Meta Used A.I. to Ban Accounts on Facebook and Instagram
Users said the technology mistakenly deleted their accounts. To resolve the issue, they still had to rely on A.I.
Cameroon Joins Global AI Body as Founding Member
Cameroon, along with 28 other countries, signed the agreement establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, WAICO, a new intergovernmental body aimed at strengthening international cooperation and global governance in artificial intelligence. The agreement was signed in Shanghai, China, ahead of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, held from July 17 to 20 under the theme: “AI Partnerships for a Brighter Future.” The Minister of Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Minette Libom Li Likeng, signed on behalf of the country. WAICO will be headquartered in Shanghai and run as an independent intergovernmental organization, tasked with promoting international cooperation and global…