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Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft

It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor.

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‘Hopeless’ to potentially handy: law firm puts AI to the test

Despite ‘incredible’ progress AI tools still aren’t up to the level of even a junior lawyer, research suggests.

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DeepSeek ‘shared user data’ with TikTok owner ByteDance

South Korea’s data protection regulator says user data was sent to the Chinese owner of TikTok.

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Argentina’s President Milei denies crypto fraud allegations

Javier Milei says he was acting in “good faith” when he posted about a crypto currency which collapsed.

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The quest for video games that don’t overstay their welcome

Bigger, longer, better? Why the race to pack more hours into video games might be slowing.

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Argentina president faces impeachment calls over crypto crash

Some have accused Javier Milei of performing a “rug pull” after he promoted a virtual coin on social media.

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Meta plans globe-spanning sub-sea internet cable

It is the latest move from Meta to invest more in global connectivity rather than its apps.

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Can Musk damage OpenAI even though his bid has failed?

Experts say his real goal is “stymying” its growth potential as his own AI ventures flounder.

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Critics say new Google rules put profits over privacy

Google is allowing advertisers to collect more personal information, which is harder for users to control.

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South Korea bans new downloads of China’s DeepSeek AI

App stores in South Korea have removed DeepSeek over concerns about how it manages users’ data.

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