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Chinese AI company Zhipu claims its new model is a better bug-finder than Anthropic, OpenAI
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Register UK - Aug 17, 2026 4:18am EDT
If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.
BBC News - Aug 17, 2026 4:01am EDT
Actor Hayden Panettiere, known for roles in ‘Heroes,’ ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
The cause and manner of death were unclear. Panettiere revealed this year that she struggled with postpartum depression and addiction, which she said led to her decision to give up custody of her daughter in 2018.
NBC News - Aug 17, 2026 2:00am EDT
Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ has passed away at age 36. NBC News' Jessica Layton and Steve Patterson report on her death and how she recently spoke publicly about her experiences with postpartum depression and addiction.
NBC News - Aug 17, 2026 12:47am EDT
States take Meta to trial in California in biggest trial yet over social media
ABC News - Aug 17, 2026 12:47am EDT
Virgin Galactic flights stay paused while ticket prices head for the Moon
Turns out this space thing really is hard
Register UK - Aug 17, 2026 12:47am EDT
Tech prices have spiked up to 50 per cent. AI is to blame
Investors reacted swiftly as JB Hi-Fi noted a major dip in sales in the second half as a result of ongoing price rises and supply issues.
Sydney Morning Herald - Aug 17, 2026 12:08am EDT
Trump wants to grant private cyber firms a license to hack back
Contractors could surveil and disrupt foreign criminal networks, provided they follow strict rules and put up $1M
Register UK - Aug 16, 2026 8:58pm EDT
UPI: India built a digital payments miracle. Now comes the bill.
India's UPI may finally face merchant fees, raising questions over who pays and whether users will resist.
BBC News - Aug 16, 2026 8:27pm EDT
Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?
Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.
BBC News - Aug 16, 2026 7:41pm EDT
Attorney General Todd Blanche says the DOJ may take states’ voter roll fight to Supreme Court
The Trump administration has filed 31 lawsuits against states that have pushed back against its efforts to gain access to sensitive voter roll data.
NBC News - Aug 16, 2026 7:21pm EDT
At least 6 people have died from days of storms and record-setting flooding in Indiana
Floodwaters peaked in Indianapolis on Sunday as hundreds of homes remained evacuated, widespread outages persisted and officials warned of continued dangerous conditions.
NBC News - Aug 16, 2026 6:27pm EDT
Iraq's daily oil exports rebound in August, mark highest since war
Iraq's average daily oil exports since the beginning of August have recovered and are at their highest since the outbreak of the Middle East war,...
Daily Sabah - Aug 16, 2026 6:14pm EDT
Report on Candidates for Office Finds AI Is More Talked-About Than Racism or Israel
Gizmodo - Aug 16, 2026 5:52pm EDT
Firefighters battle massive wildfires in Belgium and Greece as 2 die on an island near Athens
Two people were killed on the island of Salamina, west of Athens, Greek firefighters said.
NBC News - Aug 16, 2026 3:56pm EDT
Video What social media apps can do to support children's mental health
ABC News - Aug 16, 2026 2:56pm EDT
Anthropic Explains Its Watermark System as Some Claude Users Loudly Revolt
Gizmodo - Aug 16, 2026 2:38pm EDT
Kansas father in planned murder-suicide had a long history of violence, records show
Ronald Williams’ former fiancée tells NBC News about surviving years of abuse two decades before authorities say he and his wife killed their children and themselves.
NBC News - Aug 16, 2026 12:57pm EDT
Cambridge professor’s death shakes Britain as supporters condemn media ‘witch hunt’
Hundreds of stories were written about Jason Arday’s public undoing in the weeks before he died. Friends say he “felt hounded to death.”
NBC News - Aug 16, 2026 11:40am EDT
Apple To Skip iPhone 18 Launch This Year, To Unveil iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Ultra: Report
Deccan Chronicle - Aug 16, 2026 10:44am EDT
Instagram comes with new wordmark, but not everyone is happy
Just a few days ago, the head of Meta's Instagram, Adam Mosseri, announced a rare change to the look of the popular application, a first in a decade....
Daily Sabah - Aug 16, 2026 10:36am EDT
Back-to-school tech and supplies to look out for | Fox News Video
Kurt Knutsson, 'The CyberGuy', joins 'Fox & Friends' to break down his top picks for back-to-school technology and supplies.
Fox News - Aug 16, 2026 9:14am EDT
Türkiye's homegrown platform ready to move institutions into AI era
Havelsan, a leading Turkish defense and technology company developing software-based solutions, has added a new product to its portfolio of AI-focused...
Daily Sabah - Aug 16, 2026 9:14am EDT