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OpenAI has finally released open-weight language models
“The vast majority of our customers are already using a lot of open models,” said Casey Dvorak, a research program manager at OpenAI, in a…
Susan Darwin
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Genevieve Chenneour: Bridgerton actress speaks of phone theft trauma
Jessica Ure BBC London investigations Watch Bridgerton actress tackle phone thief Bridgerton actress Genevieve Chenneour has spoken of how…
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Taiwanese authorities investigate TSMC chip trade secrets leak
Taiwanese authorities have detained three people for allegedly stealing technology trade secrets from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing…
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Is retirement approaching? Use these expert tips to build up your cash cushion
While most retirement portfolios include allocations to stocks and bonds in the years leading up to retirement, most retirement savers…
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Netanyahu to propose full reoccupation of Gaza, Israeli media report
Yolande Knell BBC News, Jerusalem Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to propose fully reoccupying the Gaza Strip when he meets…
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Stocks on Wall Street hold steadier following sharp market swings
Wall Street is holding steadier following its see-saw ride that bracketed the weekend. The S&P 500 was up 0.1% in early trading Tuesday.…
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Benjamin Sesko: Manchester United make £74m offer for RB Leipzig striker
Sesko has 39 goals in 87 appearances for RB Leipzig and, at 6ft 5in, he would also bring a significant physical presence to the Old…
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How Russia restricts internet access, making it complicated and even dangerous
YouTube videos that won’t load. A visit to a popular independent media website that produces only a blank page. Cellphone internet…
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Sheffield Wednesday players to fulfil Championship opener against Leicester City
Sheffield Wednesday lost £178m between 2015, when Dejphon Chansiri bought the club, and 2024. Chansiri was keen to invest and speculate in…
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Jeremy Corbyn attacks Angela Rayner for selling off allotments
Jeremy Corbyn has attacked his former Labour colleague Angela Rayner for signing off the sale of eight allotments since the general…
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The Download: AI agent infrastructure, and OpenAI’s ambitions
The must-reads I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 OpenAI is…
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Neil Woodford and company fined nearly £46m over failures
Karen Hoggan Business reporter, BBC News Former star fund manager Neil Woodford and his investment firm have been fined a total of almost…
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Inside World, the first-ever human verification brand
Back in June, Tools for Humanity—a startup cofounded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman—launched its first U.S. brand campaign for World, an…
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The four leadership qualities you should not admire in famous entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs typically contribute less to the overall economy than people who are employed by others. Transitioning from being formally…
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More disclosure of suspects' immigration status needed, Cooper says
Yvette Cooper calls for 'more transparency' over the background of suspects charged with crimes Guidance for police on sharing the…
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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper won't put a number on migrant returns to France
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has declined to put a figure on how many migrants will be returned to France under a new scheme that comes…
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This old Birkenstock factory will soon be a gorgeous ode to the Eames design legacy
The designers Charles and Ray Eames were two of the most important designers of the 20th century, and their legacy of innovative…
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A glimpse into OpenAI’s largest ambitions
As Will points out, there were two recent wins for OpenAI in its efforts to build AI that outcompetes humans. Its models took second place…
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The Hundred 2025: Private investment set to change 100-ball competition - but not until 2026
Change is coming then. How much - and exactly what that change looks like - remains to be seen but what we do know is that until the ECB's…
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What the White House Action Plan on AI gets right and wrong about bias
Artificial intelligence fuels something called automation bias. I often bring this up when I run AI training sessions—the phenomenon that…
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Repair Shop's Jay Blades charged with two counts of rape
TV presenter Jay Blades has been charged with two counts of rape. Mr Blades, best known for hosting BBC show The Repair Shop, will appear…
Culture
Canadian Open: Victoria Mboko continues dream run to reach semi-finals
In the men's event, taking place in Toronto, Alexander Zverev battled back from a set down to beat defending champion Alexei Popyrin 6-7…
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In recruitment, an AI-on-AI war is rewriting the hiring playbook
Roei Samuel, founder of networking platform Connectd, has been hiring at speed — 14 roles in six months. But he’s begun to wonder if…
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What leaders can learn from podcasters about communication
It’s undeniable: Digital platforms are powerful tools for influence and podcasting trends have emerged as a masterclass in building…