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How and why parents and teachers are introducing young children to AI

by Blake Montgomery / 13h

Guardian readers share the ways and reasons they are preparing their children and students for a future that may necessitate familiarity with generative artificial intelligence Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, generative artificial intelligence has trickled down from adults in their offices to university students in campus libraries to teenagers in high school hallways. Now it’s reachin

Calling all fashion models … now AI is coming for you

H&M uses AI digital models

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by Lauren Cochrane / 9h

As fashion brands create AI ‘twins’ with models’ permission, some believe this is just another form of exploitation The impact of AI has been felt across industries from Hollywood to publishing – and now it’s come for modelling. H&M announced last week that it would create AI “twins” of 30 models with the intention of using them in social media posts and marketing imagery if the model gives her p

Why don’t the side doors of cars have wipers on the windows?

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The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts Why don’t car side doors – particularly the driver’s side and the passenger seat – have wipers on the windows? Lenny Denby, London Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com . A selection wi

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Protests hit Tesla dealerships across the world in challenge to Elon Musk

Tesla vandalism surges amid backlash

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1Kby Dara Kerr and Edward Helmore / 15h

From Australia to Europe and the US, demonstrators rallied against carmaker’s dismantling of US federal government Thousands of people worldwide on Saturday protested Elon Musk and his efforts with Donald Trump to dismantle the US federal government, with rallies held in front of nearly every Tesla showroom in the US and many around the world – a concerted effort to go after the billionaire’s dee

When the physicists need burner phones, that’s when you know America’s changed | John Naughton

500+by John Naughton / 15h

US academics, fearing persecution by their own government, are becoming ideological refugees. Europe, and Britain, must offer them sanctuary At international academic conferences recently, one sees an interesting trend. Some American participants are travelling with “burner” phones or have minimalist laptops running browsers and not much else. In other words, they are equipped with the same kind

Hyundai facing legal action over car that can be stolen ‘effortlessly in seconds’

66by Jon Ungoed-Thomas / 15h

Elliott Ingram was stunned at how a thief made off with his Ioniq 5 deploying a device to mimic the smart key – and says he should have been warned The motor manufacturer Hyundai faces legal action over allegations it failed to warn its customers that one of its most popular models of electric cars could be stolen “effortlessly in seconds”. Elliott Ingram, an expert in digital security, was stunn

Is it safe? Is it spying? Disquiet over NHS ‘magic eye’ surveillance camera in mental health units

78by Jon Ungoed-Thomas, Lucas Amin and Natasha Ion / 17h

Campaign calls for investigation into the use of Oxevison amid concerns over care and its effect on patients In July 2022, Morgan-Rose Hart, an aspiring vet with a passion for wildlife, died after she was found unresponsive at a mental health unit in Essex. She had just turned 18. Diagnosed with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Hart’s mental health had been badly affect

Always roll your clothes! 13 travel packing hacks to save you space and money – according to seasoned travellers

by Hayley Spencer / 17h

We asked the experts about keeping luggage as light as possible (and still being ready for anything) • The best travel-size toiletries for your next trip Packing is a fine art. No one wants to lug heavy bags around transport hubs or arrive at the other end to a chaotically stuffed bag full of creased clothes. But we all have our “essentials” to cram in. For some, that’ll be a full skincare routin

Global protests against Tesla CEO Elon Musk – video

69by Guardian Staff / 1d

Protesters gathered outside Tesla showrooms around the world on Saturday as part of a global day of action against billionaire chief executive Elon Musk. The protest is part of the Tesla Takedown movement — a grassroots campaign that calls for people to boycott Tesla, sell their shares and join local picket lines in a peaceful demonstration against Musk’s influence Protests hit Tesla dealerships

On my radar: George the Poet’s cultural highlights

by Killian Fox / 1d

The author and podcast host on a favourite restaurant, adventures in scholastic research for his PhD and the second series of Squid Game Born George Mpanga in north-west London in 1991, George the Poet is a spoken-word artist, author and podcast host. He studied politics, psychology and sociology at King’s College, Cambridge and is now doing a PhD at UCL about the economic and cultural potential

Move fast, kill things: the tech startups trying to reinvent defence with Silicon Valley values

by Zoë Corbyn / 1d

Venture capital-backed, $1bn companies are disrupting the way war will be waged with AI and futuristic weapons. Will they overthrow the traditional big military manufacturers, and what would that mean for the battlefield? Visit tech startup Skydio’s headquarters on the San Francisco peninsula in California and you’re likely to find flying robots buzzing on the roof overhead. Docking stations with

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Emojis are now everywhere – but using them can be a minefield

100+by Jon Harvey / 1d

Born of our craving for nuance, these ubiquitous little icons are now causing confusion themselves Emojis are right now. Netflix’s Adolescence hinges on them . The US national security adviser, Mike Waltz, celebrates bombing Yemen with them . Prince William has a fondness for the aubergine. Emoji use may seem childish or trite, but it’s not a passing fad. It’s increasingly a language in its own r

Birthday freebies: how to cash in on UK retailers’ gifts and discounts

24by Mabel Banfield-Nwachi / 1d

Join a loyalty scheme and you often get a reward or discount on your special day – but it may have strings attached Celebrating your birthday isn’t just about getting presents and cards from family and friends. Signing up to loyalty schemes and newsletters can give you access to a host of freebies, deals and discounts from retailers to mark the big day. With my birthday on the horizon I decided t

‘Incel’ accounts using self-improvement language to avoid TikTok bans – study

500+by Daniel Boffey Chief reporter / 1d

Misogynist ideas being normalised as accounts rebrand, with focus on ‘Sub5s’ and ‘looksmaxxing’, say researchers Advocates of “incel” ideology are rebranding as “Sub5s” and adopting the language of self-improvement to push their content on TikTok, according to a study. Hateful material is banned from the social media site but accounts disseminating the beliefs are said to be hiding behind new ter

‘Love the car, not the CEO’: how Europe’s Tesla owners feel about their cars - and Elon Musk

200+by Jem Bartholomew / 1d

Some voice regret over Musk’s backing of Trump, but others say CEO’s views do not detract from the car’s appeal Tesla showrooms across the world are expected to face anti-Elon Musk protests on Saturday, as Musk’s senior role in the Trump administration has contributed to a European consumer backlash by some Tesla owners and prospective buyers. It follows a 44% drop in Tesla sales in Europe on ave

Elon Musk’s xAI firm buys social media platform X for $33bn

xAI acquires X for $45 billion

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100+by Reuters / 1d

Specifics of deal remain unclear, including how X’s leaders will be integrated into new company Elon Musk’s xAI artificial intelligence firm has acquired Musk’s X – the social media platform formerly known as Twitter – for $33bn, marking the latest twist in the billionaire’s rapid consolidation of power. The all-stock deal announced on Friday combines two of Musk’s multiple portfolio companies, w

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