Key Points Paris prosecutors have launched an investigation into X over alleged algorithmic distortions following a complaint from French MP Eric Bothorel. Authorities suspect X’s algorithms may have been manipulated to distort automated data processing. Cybercrime experts are conducting technical...
Key Points Apple is expected to unveil a new iPhone SE next week and release it later this month. The new model reportedly eliminates the home button and features a camera notch. It will also include a USB-C charging port to comply with EU regulations. The phone will feature Apple’s first in-house cellular modem, replacing Qualcomm chips. It is expected...
Key Points Seven of the European Central Bank’s 26 rate-setters will leave by December, marking the biggest personnel shift since 2019. Departing members include key figures from Europe’s debt crisis, raising concerns over lost expertise. The transition comes amid economic uncertainty, with inflation still high and potential U.S. tariffs looming. New members may take time to establish their policy stance....
Key Points AI experts Max Tegmark and Yoshua Bengio warn that autonomous AGI could become uncontrollable. Agentic AI, modeled after human intelligence, allows AI to set and pursue its own goals, posing risks. Bengio fears AGI could develop self-preservation instincts, leading to competition with humans. Tegmark advocates for "tool AI"—task-specific AI systems with limited autonomy. Two leading AI scientists, Max...
