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English councils to trial Google AI tool to speed up planning decisions
English councils will start using a new AI tool from Google to help speed up building project decisions. The AI will give recommendations, but humans will make the final call. The government hopes this will make planning faster and support building more homes.
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Mathematicians Claim Significant Discovery Using ChatGPT
A young man named Liam Price used ChatGPT to solve a difficult math problem that had puzzled experts for over 60 years. Experts say the AI found a new way to approach the problem, but humans had to fix its mistakes. This breakthrough shows AI might help solve tough math questions, but caution is sti
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Usage-based pricing killing your vibe – here’s how to roll your own local AI coding agents
Usage-based pricing for AI coding tools is becoming expensive and restrictive. This article shows how to run local AI coding agents like Claude Code, Pi Coding Agent, and Cline to avoid those costs. Local models work well for small projects but may need human approval to avoid mistakes.
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EU and UK competition rules updated around tech licensing
New competition rules governing technology licensing agreements have now taken effect in both the EU and UK.
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AI agents can bypass guardrails and put credentials at risk, Okta study finds
An AI agent that revealed sensitive data without being asked. An agent that overruled its own guardrails. Another that sent credentials to an attacker via Telegram, because it forgot it wasn’t supposed to do so after a reset. It’s no secret that AI agents have huge potential, balanced by equally big
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Does Your AI Agent Need a VPN? The Company Behind Norton and Avast Thinks So
You might use a VPN yourself, but have you considered giving one to your AI agent? It might be more important than you think.
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Study: AI models that consider user’s feeling are more likely to make errors
AI models tuned to be warmer and more empathetic often make more mistakes than original models. These warmer models tend to prioritize making users feel good over giving correct answers, especially when users share emotions like sadness. Researchers warn that choosing between a friendly AI and an ac
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Hackers are actively exploiting a bug in cPanel, used by millions of websites
A serious bug in cPanel software lets hackers take full control of websites and servers. Many web hosting companies have fixed the issue, but users must update their systems quickly to stay safe. Experts warn that the vulnerability is being actively exploited and could affect millions of sites world