AI grandma fights back against scammers

Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.

US backs Argentina’s fight against asset seizures in $16bn court case

Letter says that allowing claimants to take over Buenos Aires’s stake in energy company YPF would implicate ‘important foreign policy interests’

World - Financial Times - November 7

India fight back against Australia as 17 wickets fall on day one

Australia collapse to 67-7 as India take control of the first Test in Perth despite being dismissed for just 150 on an extraordinary opening day.

‘If you’re not hungry, don’t go’: London restaurateur fights back against cheap diners

Chef Hugh Corcoran had enough of ‘window dining’ after seeing an increase in guests splitting main courses . Shortly after opening his north London restaurant, Hugh Corcoran noticed a pattern among ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

AI, politics and the battle against misinformation

Discussion of the political impact of artificial intelligence from the FT’s Future of AI summit

World - Financial Times - November 14

Securing the AI frontier: Protecting enterprise systems against AI-driven threats

It's the weaponized AI attacks targeting identities, unseen and often the most costly to recover from that most threaten enterprises.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 14

The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres

A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.

Winter depression is real and there are many ways to fight back

People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves as winter approaches

Health - ABC News - October 30

'Scammers sent courier to steal £4,000'

A fraud victim tells the BBC how she used a helpline to stop scammers stealing more of her money.

Grandma with chunky sunglasses becomes unlikely fashion icon

A Zambian woman in her 80s is adored for modelling in striking and playful fashion photographs.

From Rupert Murdoch to Thom Yorke: the growing backlash to AI

Media mogul and leading artists join fight to stop tech firms using creative works for free as training data. It is an unlikely alliance: the billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch and a panoply of ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Will Sam Altman always win the OpenAI board fight in an AI agent simulation?

Fable built its AI Sim Francisco "war game" to find out why OpenAI's behind closed doors board fight turned out the way it did.

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

UK will legislate against AI risks in next year, pledges Kyle

Science secretary says voluntary accord with developers of fast-evolving technology is ‘working’

World - Financial Times - November 6

Why an AI Pioneer Worries It Could Turn Against Us

Yoshua Bengio, one of the ‘godfathers of AI,’ has a list of concerns about the rapid, potentially harmful evolution of the technology.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Trajectory of Ukraine's fight against Russia hangs on the outcome of the US election

The decisions of the next U.S. president will determine the trajectory of Ukraine's fight against Russia’s invasion

World - ABC News - October 28

In Italy, a Fight Over Migration Pits Meloni Against the Courts

Conservatives in the country have often accused the courts of overreach. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s plan to outsource asylum requests is now part of that longstanding battle.

World - The New York Times - October 28

'Him against the world' - how Vinicius Jr's fight goes beyond football

Despite missing out on the 2024 Ballon d'Or, fans of Vinicius Jr believe it is only ever going to be a matter of when, not if.

Walz, other Democratic governors, vow to fight against Trump's agenda

California's Newsom and Massachusetts' Healy won't assist in mass deportations.

What the results of the US election mean for the fight against antisemitism worldwide

The results of the U.S. elections offer a glimpse of hope for a fundamental profound change, and paves the path to peace.

Politics - The Hill - November 10

Financing the Fight Against Global Warming Falls to Multilateral Banks

These financial institutions are complex, and vital to funding efforts to slow climate change. Here’s how they work.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Russia attacks Kyiv as North Korean troops enter fight against Ukraine

The U.S. says there will be a "firm response" as Ukrainian forces holding ground in Russia's Kursk region now face North Korean troops "engaging in combat."

What it's like to fight (and lose) against UFC star Jon Jones

Ahead of his final fight, Jones' former opponents reveal what makes the UFC star so dominant.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

Jake Paul wins fight against Mike Tyson by unanimous decision

Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated fight that ended in a win for the YouTuber-turned-pro-boxer.

What long-range missiles bring to Ukraine's fight against Russia

President Biden has authorized Ukraine to strike deeper into Russian territory using U.S.-supplied weapons. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more from western Ukraine. Then, ...

‘It’s everyone’s fight’: Vinícius calls for more help in battle against racism

Brazilian believes things are heading in right direction ‘I’ve suffered so much and still sometimes suffer’ The Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has spoken about his fight against racism, ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Lumen reveals latest numbers around AI deals, and stock leaps higher

Lumen’s CFO says an additional $3.5 billion in AI business “really allows us to go after the capital structure and actually reduce debt.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Numenta, Backed by Gates Foundation, Releases Open-Source AI Model

Founder Jeff Hawkins has some ideas about how an AI gets smarter, and hopes researchers will pursue his approach.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Warren calls for pressing forward, taking 'opportunities to fight back'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called on Democrats to press ahead and take “opportunities to fight back” despite President-elect Trump’s triumph in the 2024 U.S. presidential election against Vice ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Littler fights back to reach Grand Slam quarter-finals

Luke Littler produces a stunning fightback to beat Mike de Decker 10-9 and reach the Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finals.

Ozempic Could Crush the Junk Food Industry. But It Is Fighting Back.

As revolutionary new weight-loss drugs turn consumers off ultraprocessed foods, the industry is on the hunt for new products.

Health - The New York Times - 4 days ago

NL: Mexico fight back to down Honduras; Canada ease past Suriname

The CONCACAF Nations League knockout rounds continue this evening as big-boys Canada and Mexico look to book their spots in the last-four. Here is what went down.Mexico 4-0 Honduras Scorers: ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Yankees Look to Strike Back Against the Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series

After being on the wrong side of history in Game 1, New York is counting on starting pitcher Carlos Rodón and its bullpen.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cellphone ban

It’s no surprise that students are pushing back on cellphone bans in classrooms

Tech - ABC News - November 8

ATP Finals: Alcaraz aided by nasal band as he bounces back against Rublev

Spaniard had been suffering from respiratory issues Zverev sees off Ruud to earn second win in Turin Carlos Alcaraz made light of feeling under the weather as he dispatched Andrey Rublev in ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Their Parents Are Giving Money to Scammers. They Can’t Stop Them.

One son couldn’t prevent his father from giving about $1 million in savings to con artists, including one posing as a female wrestling star. The two became estranged.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

WATCH: Scammers in bear costumes attacked cars: Officials

Four people have been arrested for alleged insurance fraud after they claimed a bear damaged their car — but it was really a person in a bear costume, according to officials in California.

These Guys Hacked AirPods to Give Their Grandmas Hearing Aids

Three technologists in India used a homemade Faraday cage and a microwave oven to get around Apple’s location blocks.

Tech - Wired - November 13

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