The Guardian

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1. Everyone accepts that AI is dangerous. Agreeing on what to do about it is a different story, as the Guardian reports.

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1. A new treaty to control plastics could cut production by 80% by 2040, according to the UN.

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1. Disney has decided to stop using Slack, following a data breach in July that exposed 44 million messages, 13,000 PDFs, and numerous spreadsheets. The breach was orchestrated by a group protesting against AI-generated art.

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1. Despite advances in AI, physical robots remain largely restricted to factories and warehouses, performing very specific tasks. Home robots are limited to vacuum cleaners and lawnmowers, and the development of robotic bodies hasn't progressed significantly since the 1950s.

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1. Amazon has mandated that corporate employees return to the office five days a week starting from next year, joining other companies like Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Boots, and Barclays in limiting remote working.

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1. OpenAI has announced that it has more than 200 million weekly active users, two years after the release of ChatGPT, its AI chatbot. The company is seeking investors to fund future development, aiming for a valuation of $150 billion.

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1. A study has found that AI can alter people's belief in conspiracy theories. The AI system used in the study was able to draw on a vast array of information to produce conversations that encourage critical thinking and provide bespoke, fact-based counterarguments.

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1. Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, is known for his prolific and controversial online activity. Over a 24-hour period, he posted more than 145 times, sharing anti-immigrant content, election conspiracies, and attacks against the media.

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1. Wikipedia's visibility is diminishing as it is increasingly used to train data for AI applications, leading to a decrease in prominence in the minds of readers and potential contributors. This is seen as an existential threat to the platform.

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1. Calvijn College in the Netherlands was one of the first schools in Europe to impose a ban on smartphones, a move that initially faced opposition from around 20% of parents, teachers and students. The move was prompted by concerns that thw devices were eroding the school's social culture.

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1. Hobby apps such as Goodreads, Strava, and Letterboxd are gaining popularity as users seek to connect with others who share their interests. These apps are seen as a gentler alternative to mainstream social media platforms, which are often criticized for amplifying hate speech and fostering a toxic environment.

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1. Large language models such as ChatGPT are being trained by human writers to improve their language capabilities. These writers provide "gold standard" material and help the AI avoid "hallucinating" or telling lies by feeding it examples that use a search engine and cite sources.

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1. On Aug. 24, Russian tech billionaire Pavel Durov was arrested at Le Bourget airport in France and charged with 12 offenses, including complicity in distributing child exploitation material and drug trafficking. He is barred from leaving France and must check in with authorities twice a week under judicial supervision.

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-Zoe Williams of the Guardian discusses her experience with social media platform X, which was acquired by Elon Musk in 2022. She notes that the platform became more unpleasant after identity verification became purchasable, leading to a decrease in trust.

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1. Oasis fans were frustrated to find that ticket prices for the band's reunion tour had increased from the advertised £148.50 to £355.20 due to dynamic pricing, a strategy where prices are adjusted in response to changing demand.

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1. Robert, a 19-year-old aspiring engineer, started doubting his career path after entering university, fearing AI advancements would render his degree and future job prospects obsolete. His anxiety led to declining motivation, poor sleep, slipping grades, and social withdrawal as he questioned the value of pursuing a career in a rapidly changing job market.

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1. The author, Andrew Smith, explores the world of coding and its impact on society in his new book, "Devil in the Stack: A Coding Odyssey".

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1. Pavel Durov, the Russian-born co-founder of Telegram, was arrested in Paris this week after an investigation into organised crime, child sex abuse images, fraud, and money laundering on the platform.

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1. Rob Minnick, a recovering gambling addict, has turned to TikTok to share his experiences and raise awareness about the dangers of gambling. His videos have garnered millions of views.

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1. In his article, Yuval Noah Harari discusses the potential dangers of AI, drawing parallels with historical myths and fables that warn against the pursuit of powers beyond human control. He suggests that the rise of AI could lead to a loss of control, with potentially catastrophic consequences.