October 2024
ChatGPT Exploited to Aid Illegal Activities, Study Finds
A Norwegian tech startup, Strise, has discovered that ChatGPT can be tricked into providing guidance on committing illegal activities, such as money laundering
Read MoreRecord Flood Emergencies in 2024 Signal Climate Threat
Extreme weather has plagued the United States this year, with a record number of flash flood emergencies highlighting the growing threat of climate
Read MoreKim Jong Un Warns of Nuclear Retaliation Against South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a stern warning, threatening to deploy nuclear weapons against South Korea if provoked. His remarks, reported
Read MoreIran Scrambles to Avert Israeli Retaliation After Missile Strikes
Iran is urgently engaging in diplomatic efforts across the Middle East, trying to mitigate Israel’s expected response to its recent missile attack. Tehran is
Read MoreTikTok starts the appeal process against a ban in the US
TikTok is set to begin its defence on Monday against a US law that could lead to its ban unless its Chinese parent company,
Read MoreChina announces plans to gradually increase the retirement age
In response to an ageing population and an underfunded pension system, China is preparing to “gradually raise” its retirement age for the first time
Read MoreYouTube to limit access to health and fitness videos for teenagers
YouTube is introducing new limits on recommendations for certain health and fitness videos aimed at teenagers, particularly those that promote “idealised” body types. While
Read MoreHousing shortages continue in Ireland as demand grows
Ireland has experienced substantial population growth between 2015 and 2023, leading to intense housing demand, with the current ratio of nearly 4 to 1—meaning
Read MoreDisney withdraws claim to stop customer suing over Disney+ membership
Disney has retracted its stance that a man could not pursue legal action over his wife’s death due to terms he agreed to during
Read MoreFDA authorises at-home over-the-counter syphilis test kits
Until now, people who suspected they might have syphilis needed to visit a doctor for testing. However, the FDA has recently approved the first
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