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Did a computer write this? Book industry grapples with AI
AFP, Published on 23/10/2023
» FRANKFURT, Germany - From low-quality computer-written books flooding the market to potential copyright violations, publishing is the latest industry to feel the threat from rapid developments in artificial intelligence.
Gaming world finally gets its own Grammy
AFP, Published on 01/02/2023
» LOS ANGELES: From "The Legend of Zelda" theme to the infectious "Super Mario Bros" score, sound and music have long been foundational to the gaming experience.
Massive cyberattack hit five top Russian banks: Kaspersky
AFP, Published on 10/11/2016
» MOSCOW - A massive cyberattack has hit at least five of Russia's largest banks, Moscow-based internet security giant Kaspersky said Thursday.
US military website offers extensive detail on hurricane
AFP, Published on 07/10/2016
» MIAMI - From a special storm website created by a US military agency to a state's interactive map of evacuation routes, the authorities are mobilizing digital tools to help millions of people cope with the devastating passage of Hurricane Matthew.
Samsung woes deepen over Galaxy Note 7
AFP, Published on 10/10/2016
» SEOUL - Samsung Electronics took another hit Monday over its recalled Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, acknowledging it was "adjusting production" of the device after major distributors stopped offering replacements because of continued safety concerns.
Taxi drivers block streets in Buenos Aires after Uber launch
AFP, Published on 13/04/2016
» BUENOS AIRES - Uber, the smartphone app that connects riders and drivers, launched Tuesday in Buenos Aires without authorization, triggering protests by taxi drivers who blocked major avenues and snarled traffic.
Argentina court stops Uber in its tracks
AFP, Published on 14/04/2016
» BUENOS AIRES - A Buenos Aires court ordered Uber to suspend service Wednesday and launched an inquiry into whether the app is unfair competition, a day after it began operating in the Argentine capital.
UK police campaign targets hackers as young as 12
AFP, Published on 08/12/2015
» LONDON - Britain's National Crime Agency on Tuesday launched a campaign to discourage youngsters from becoming hackers after it found the average age of suspects had plummeted to 17.
BBC website gets hacked
AFP, Published on 31/12/2015
» LONDON - Hackers brought down the BBC's websites for several hours on Thursday in a large-scale hacking attack, the British public broadcaster reported.
Canada spy agency website hacked
AFP, Published on 30/06/2015
» OTTAWA - Hackers shut down the Canadian intelligence agency's website Tuesday, officials said.