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🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

‘Use it as a guide, rather than a judgement tool’ – these sleep trackers shouldn’t stress you out

Sleep trackers can be useful for identifying sleep patterns, though they should not induce stress by overemphasizing numbers and scores.

Mar 18 • 11:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Special Report - Under IGP Egbetokun, Nigerian Police Became Tool for Hounding Journalists

The article examines the tenure of former Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, highlighting the alleged use of police forces to suppress journalism and media freedoms in Nigeria, while noting the new IG's commitment to human rights.

Mar 18 • 07:08 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Canada, Nordic leaders aim to deepen ties as trade being used as ‘coercive tool’

Canadian and Nordic leaders agreed to strengthen economic ties amidst growing concerns about the use of trade as a tool of coercion.

Mar 15 • 13:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Almost nobody knows: who can use the new YouTube tool to detect fake videos

YouTube has launched a free tool aimed at helping public figures, candidates, and journalists identify and remove AI-generated fake videos.

Mar 14 • 21:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Survey: one in seven Lithuanians use investment accounts, but almost half have never heard of them

A recent survey reveals that while only 14% of Lithuanians actively use investment accounts, a significant portion remains unaware of this investment tool.

Mar 14 • 11:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Artificial Intelligence in Schools: How to Turn it into a Learning Tool Rather Than a Cheating Device?

Asta Bagdonavičienė emphasizes the need to rethink the role of AI in education, advocating for its use as a supportive tool rather than a substitute for student learning.

Mar 14 • 09:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Life & Tech

Have wolves learned to use tools?

The article discusses the potential discovery that wolves may possess the ability to use tools, a behavior typically associated only with humans and certain primates.

Mar 14 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Vouchers Instead of Cash in Travel Agencies. "We Are Returning to a Proven Tool"

A Polish parliamentary committee has approved a project to reinstate the use of vouchers in travel agencies instead of cash refunds for canceled trips.

Mar 13 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Amazon obtains injunction against Perplexity's AI tool in the USA

A federal court in San Francisco granted Amazon an injunction against Perplexity AI over the use of automated shopping bots accessing Amazon accounts without authorization.

Mar 12 • 16:58 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China issues second warning on OpenClaw risks amid adoption frenzy

China has issued a second warning regarding the severe security and data risks associated with improper use of the AI tool OpenClaw, amidst its rapid adoption by local governments and tech companies.

Mar 10 • 14:14 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Inga Popovaitė. March 8 in the World of Macho Politics

The article discusses the destructive impacts of war and conflict, particularly focusing on the ongoing war initiated by the U.S. and Israel, while critiquing the use of war as a political tool by countries to divert attention from internal crises.

Mar 8 • 08:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"Like a diary that reacts to you." Three young people describe how they use AI to address mental health issues

Three young individuals share their experiences using AI as a tool for addressing mental health challenges in lieu of traditional therapy.

Mar 7 • 13:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

She helped design Australia’s aged care assessment tool – but now Lynda Henderson is too scared to use it

Lynda Henderson, a key contributor to Australia's aged care assessment tool, expresses fear and concern over the use of algorithms in determining care needs.

Mar 5 • 14:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is 'Claude', a key military asset in the Iran War, gaining popularity in Korea? User base surges by 70%

Interest in Anthropic's AI tool Claude has surged in South Korea, coinciding with its extensive use in US military operations against Iran.

Mar 5 • 07:43 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

China 'jumps' for Spain: Rejects that Trump uses commerce as a 'weapon' in war against Iran

China has condemned the use of commerce as a tool for political pressure, responding to Trump's threats to sever trade relations with Spain over its stance on the Iran war.

Mar 4 • 09:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Rule change in football: The finger watch is a good tool against time-wasting – but certainly not the solution

The article discusses a new rule allowing referees to use finger watches to combat time-wasting in football, highlighting that while it's a step forward, it may not fundamentally solve the issue.

Mar 2 • 16:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Pentagon Wants Unlimited Use of AI Tool Claude. My Conscience Won't Allow It, Says Anthropica Head

The head of Anthropica expresses ethical concerns over the Pentagon's desire for unrestricted access to their AI tool, Claude.

Mar 2 • 11:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

From Data to Target: What Claude AI Did to Prepare for the Attack on Iran?

The article discusses the role of Claude AI, an artificial intelligence tool developed by Anthropic, in recent attacks on Iran, highlighting the complexities of AI use in military operations amidst governmental restrictions.

Mar 1 • 09:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazil creates first rule for AI in medicine: diagnosis cannot be automatic and patients may refuse use

Brazil's Federal Medical Council has established its first specific guideline governing the use of artificial intelligence in medical practice, emphasizing that AI must serve as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for human clinical judgment.

Feb 27 • 10:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The 'Stablecoin'... Is it a new scheme to dry up funding sources for resistance in Gaza?

The introduction of a potential stablecoin in Gaza raises concerns about its use as a tool for Israeli and American control over financial resources linked to Palestinian resistance.

Feb 26 • 07:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the Game Messenger Being Used as a Bomb Threat Tool? What is Discord, 'the Messaging App for Teenagers'?

Discord, a voice chat platform popular among teenagers for gaming, is at the center of controversy due to its suspected use in bomb threat incidents both domestically and internationally.

Feb 26 • 06:47 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

University of Latvia Implements Unified Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Studies

The University of Latvia has introduced a unified framework for the use of artificial intelligence in its academic programs, ensuring that AI serves as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for student effort.

Feb 25 • 12:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How to use the consortium for investment and not just for buying goods

The article discusses how the consortium system in Brazil has evolved from merely a purchasing mechanism to a strategic investment tool.

Feb 24 • 20:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Police still using AI tool that invented fake football match

Police are continuing to use Copilot AI, despite it generating incorrect evidence that led to the banning of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa.

Feb 23 • 21:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The U.S. Treasury supports the use of tariffs as a trade weapon

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the use of tariffs as a negotiation tool under President Trump, despite recent Supreme Court rulings limiting their application.

Feb 20 • 22:44 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Netflix joins the fight and threatens to sue ByteDance for the use of its content in AI Seedance 2.0

Netflix has issued a formal warning to ByteDance, demanding the immediate cessation of using its intellectual property in the AI video generation tool Seedance 2.0, threatening legal action if not addressed swiftly.

Feb 18 • 18:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

After its big success, the developer of 'Open Clue' joins OpenAI

Peter Steinberger, the developer of the open-source AI tool 'Open Clue,' has joined OpenAI, which will use it as a foundational model for its own AI agents.

Feb 17 • 07:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Motion Picture Association of the USA denounces the AI company that created a fight between Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt

The Motion Picture Association has publicly denounced the AI tool Seedance 2.0 for unauthorized use of copyrighted material featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt.

Feb 13 • 12:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

AI, Progress for Humanity?…Reduced to a Tool for Capital's Rush

A forum in Seoul discussed the exploitation associated with AI and its use as a tool for capital, urging civil society to resist the narrative promoting AI as an inevitable future.

Feb 11 • 05:48 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Leader: Do KD and L dare challenge Ulf Kristersson on teenage deportations?

The article discusses the political dilemma faced by the Swedish government regarding teenage deportations and whether the parties against it will push for a change in policy or simply use it as a rhetorical tool.

Feb 11 • 04:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Russia plays with peace, but does not want to end the war

Russia may use peace talks with Ukraine as a manipulation tool while attempting to restore relations with the US, according to reports.

Feb 10 • 17:20 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

First raised in boycott, then took a U-turn... PAK played a double game with Bangladesh!

The Pakistan Cricket Board's recent U-turn regarding the India-Pakistan cricket match reveals its political failures and the use of the boycott as a bargaining tool.

Feb 10 • 07:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Musk, Sánchez and the Government X

The article discusses the Spanish government's strategic use of social media platform X as a propaganda tool, highlighting the actions of various ministers, particularly Óscar Puente.

Feb 7 • 23:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Use free NHS tool to lower risk of heart disease, cancer, and tooth decay

The NHS offers a little-known online tool that helps users track sugar intake to reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay, particularly among children who exceed recommended sugar limits.

Feb 5 • 13:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

This is how fake videos of celebrities are created with the latest video artificial intelligence

The article discusses the use of Kling Motion Control, a tool that transfers movements from a reference video to a still image, enabling the creation of realistic videos of celebrities, as evidenced by recent viral AI-generated content.

Feb 4 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Wickes says 99p tool lowers energy bills and recommends 'one degree rule'

Wickes is advising UK homeowners to use a 99p gadget to reduce heating costs by following the 'one degree rule' to improve energy efficiency during winter.

Feb 3 • 14:45 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

What other animals, besides humans, make tools?

The article discusses the difference between humans and other animals regarding tool-making, highlighting that while humans design and manufacture tools, animals merely use available objects as tools without any design intention.

Jan 15 • 21:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

X ‘acting to comply with UK law’ after outcry over sexualised images

Elon Musk's platform X is reportedly taking steps to comply with UK law following public backlash concerning the use of its AI tool Grok to manipulate images of women and children.

Jan 14 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Japan & So. Korea K-pop diplomacy

The article explores the use of K-pop as a diplomatic tool between Japan and South Korea.

Jan 14 • 18:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Elon Musk says UK wants to suppress free speech as X faces possible ban

Elon Musk has accused the UK government of attempting to suppress free speech in response to threats of fines and a potential ban on his social media platform X over the unethical use of its AI tool Grok.

Jan 10 • 13:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Elon Musk shares AI images of Starmer in bikini in row over grim Grok deepfakes

Elon Musk has shared AI-generated images of Sir Keir Starmer in bikinis, amidst a dispute concerning the use of the Grok tool for creating deepfake content on the platform X.

Jan 10 • 12:08 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The insurance arbiter is starting: an avalanche of appeals is expected. Here's how it will work

Starting January 15, individuals will be able to use the new insurance arbiter tool to resolve disputes with insurance companies for a fee of 20 euros, with decisions expected within six months.

Jan 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Vladimir Putin uses food as a weapon. Will the European Union break the dependence on Russia?

The article discusses whether the European Union can reduce its reliance on Russia amidst the ongoing use of food as a geopolitical tool by Vladimir Putin.

Jan 9 • 06:20 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

A handful of children? An army of minors is used as a tool to expel Palestinians, and in welfare they are helpless

The article discusses incidents of minors, armed with sticks and knives, invading a Bedouin community in Palestine, highlighting the use of children in violent expulsions.

Jan 8 • 10:46 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Sports

250 collectives demand the suspension of the match between Real Madrid and Maccabi Tel Aviv: "Sport cannot be neutral in the face of genocide"

Social collectives in the Community of Madrid are calling for the suspension of the upcoming EuroLeague basketball match between Real Madrid and Maccabi Tel Aviv, citing the use of sport as a tool for normalizing genocide.

Jan 5 • 13:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I'm a fashion stylist– this is the £8 gadget I use to keep knitwear looking brand new

A fashion stylist shares an affordable £8 tool that helps maintain the fresh appearance of knitwear during the seasonal wardrobe change.

Jan 4 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

US: War as an instrument for regime change

The article argues that the US, under Trump, may use war as a tool to eliminate internal enemies, drawing parallels to Nazi Germany's policies, with Venezuela potentially being a target.

Dec 17 • 04:30 UTC

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