Meta Faces Outcry for Letting Users Make AI Images from Public Instagram Pics
Meta is facing backlash over its new AI tool Muse Image, which can generate images using public Instagram profile pictures without user consent, according to the BBC.
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Canadian Province Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT-Linked Shooting Warnings
The Canadian province of British Columbia is preparing to sue OpenAI, alleging the U.S. company failed to alert police after its staff internally flagged violent ChatGPT conversations linked to the person responsible for February’s Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, according to a report from Al Jazeera.
iPhone 18 Pro Specs and Air 2 Leaks: What’s New in 2026
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models will feature significantly larger batteries to support on-device AI processing, according to regulatory filings in China.
Argentina vs Egypt World Cup 2026: Key Facts and Match Preview
Argentina and Egypt will face off in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 7 in Atlanta. The match features a historic duel between Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah.
Illinois AI Law, AI in Healthcare, and AI’s Controversial Uses
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law creating accountability for artificial intelligence developers, modeled after upcoming 2025 laws in New York and California.
Microsoft Announces 4,800 Job Cuts, Focused on Xbox Restructuring
Microsoft announced Monday it is eliminating 4,800 jobs, or 2.1% of its workforce, with a major focus on its Xbox division, which will lose about one-fifth of its staff, according to internal communications and a source.
From ‘a beautiful night’ to ‘world’s greatest hangover’, guests react to Taylor and Travis’s wedding
Taylor Swift's wedding to Travis Kelce has been described as 'a beautiful night' by guests, according to social media posts from celebrities. The event at New York's Madison Square Garden drew about 1,000 invitees.
Denzel Washington’s Career: Movies, Quotes, and Controversies
Denzel Washington, a two-time Oscar-winning actor, has appeared in critically acclaimed films such as 'The Pelican Brief' and 'Flight,' and recently offered sharp words on social media dependence.
Parents and AI: Risks, Beliefs, and Burdens
The UK's National Crime Agency warns parents to be cautious with online images of children due to a 14% rise in AI-generated child sexual abuse material in 2025.
Ukrainian Suspect Hunted by Police After Monaco Bomb Attack Was ‘Disguised as a Man’
A Ukrainian woman identified as the main suspect in a parcel bombing in Monaco was 'disguised as a man,' according to the city-state's deputy prosecutor. Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, is wanted for attempted murder and related charges.
Parents Warned Against Publicly Sharing Kids’ Images Amid AI Risks
Parents should avoid publicly posting images of their children online due to the growing threat of AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM), according to the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF).
Alleged Scattered Spider Hacker Arrested in Finland
A 19-year-old dual US-Estonian national was arrested in Finland and extradited to the US for alleged involvement with the hacking group Scattered Spider, according to the US Department of Justice.
Russian Couple Arrested After Climbing Empire State Building
A Russian couple was arrested after climbing the Empire State Building in New York as part of a marriage proposal, according to a report.
US Lifts Export Ban on Anthropic’s AI Tools
The US government has lifted an export ban on Anthropic's advanced AI models Fable and Mythos, raising questions about the future regulation of frontier AI technologies, according to Al Jazeera.
State of Decay 3 Studio at Risk as Microsoft Considers Closures
The developer behind State of Decay 3, Undead Labs, is reportedly at risk of being sold or shut down by Microsoft, despite the game being nearly finished and receiving a positive alpha test. According to multiple sources, the decision is part of broader cost-cutting measures driven by Microsoft's CFO, Amy Hood.