Trump and White House aide Natalie Harp get the LEGO treatment in ‘incredible’ AI video from parody account
In the latest artificial intelligence-generated Lego parody, Harp follows Trump closely, carrying a printer to keep up a steady stream of positive news
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independent.co.uk
22.08.2026
MAHA activists criticize Trump’s push for coal-powered AI data centers
This represents the MAHA movement's first significant pushback against fossil fuels
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Trump joked Natalie Harp could replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary: report
Trump has also posted an AI picture of himself with the caption ‘The Best Press Secretary’, as speculation mounts over who could replace Leavitt following her unexpected announcement
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independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Fujifilm expands key chip material output to capture AI demand
It has opened a new fabrication building that will boost output of post-CMP cleaners essential for removing particles and residues from wafers after chemical-mechanical polishing.
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japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
What Happens When the World is Run on Code No One Understands?
Mathematical verification must be a national mission in the AI era, write Patrick Shafto, Ken Ono, and Scott Duke Kominers.
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time.com
20.08.2026
Artificial intelligence helps man win landmark employment case
Gregory Baker has said he won by using multiple paid AI agents, such as OpenAI’s paid offering, ChatGPT Pro
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independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Piracy fears prompt calls for ban on Meta smart glasses in UK cinemas
Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits provided by AI-enabled technologyCinemas across the UK are considering banning customers from wearing Meta’s smart g
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theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Artificial intelligence helps man win landmark employment case
Gregory Baker has said he won by using multiple paid AI agents, such as OpenAI’s paid offering, ChatGPT Pro
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independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
China: Robots box and dance at Beijing's 2026 World Robot Conference
More than 300 companies are displaying humanoid robots, industrial machines, service robots and other forms of embodied artificial intelligence at the Beijing's 2026 World Robot Conference. The five-d
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france24.com
20.08.2026
Over 30% shift stance on ethical dilemmas after AI rebuttal, Japan study shows
The study also showed that older adults were more likely to be swayed, highlighting the technology's potential influence in graying Japan.
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japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
Taxpayers to fund clear-up of illegal dumps in West Yorkshire, Surrey and Kent
Andy Burnham promises drive to tackle toxic waste, raise fines and use AI-powered drones to detect illegal activityIllegal dumps in West Yorkshire, Surrey and Kent will be cleared up using taxpayer mo
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theguardian.com
19.08.2026
AI didn’t ruin these films. It made them possible.
AI-generated films inspire plenty of skepticism. But what happens when the technology gives more artists a chance to create?
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japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
A fifth of older Australians who contested AI-determined home support funding got more after human review
Exclusive: Greens say department of health’s integrated assessment tool is ‘under-assessing’ far more people who may not know how to contest
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theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Japan to require AI firms to disclose training data
A draft code has been drawn up amid growing concerns that texts and images may be used to train AI models without consent, potentially infringing on copyrights.
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japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Fact check: How do I spot AI-generated images?
Images created or manipulated with artificial intelligence tools are flooding social media. How can you know what’s real and what’s not? Here are a few tips.
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dw.com
18.08.2026
Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies
Experts say the business collaboration runs counter to the Trump administration's stance toward Chinese tech companies.
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japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
SoftBank invests $200 million in construction startup Gravis Robotics
The deal marks another splashy investment into robotics from SoftBank, whose founder, Masayoshi Son, is trying to make his firm a pivotal player in the global AI race.
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japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
British PM Burnham duped by White House impostor
The FBI has warned of 'malicious actors' misusing AI to impersonate senior government officials.
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aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Norway wealth fund warns of AI-driven stock market bubble
The head of Norway's sovereign wealth fund has warned that soaring AI-driven stock valuations could trigger a sharp correction. How exposed is the world's largest sovereign wealth fund to a market dow
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dw.com
17.08.2026
‘We detected unusual activity’: the scam that uses AI to exploit your holiday photos
Fraudsters use pictures posted on Instagram or Facebook to create emails seeking bank account detailsYou are on a short break in Porto and post some pictures of your family on Instagram or Facebook. W
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theguardian.com
16.08.2026