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Minister Diella addresses Albanian parliament. Credit: Credit: Kuvendi parliament of Albania Diella, Albania’s AI-powered hi-tech government minister, made a stunning debut on September 18 in the Albanian parliament, sparking a storm of controversy over constitutionality and innovation.  Prime Minister Edi Rama introduced The world’s very first artificially-intelligent minister will oversee public tenders and promises “100% corruption-free” decision. Diella (Albanian for …

French legislators are calling for a ban of social media platforms for kids under 15, and a “digital curb” for kids aged 15-18. They claim that TikTok and other similar apps have a “toxic” or “addictive impact”.  After six months of research into the psychological impact of social media on young people, a parliamentary panel described TikTok’s content as “slow-poison” …

Publishers have to rethink their SEO strategies, as the search traffic is declining and AI-driven platforms are reshaping the open web. Credit : Shutterstock, Prostock-studio Google says it is, but the reality is more complicated than that… Google has made headlines – and raised eyebrows – by claiming in a US court filing that the ‘open web is already in …

Since the 1960s, the idea of being able to cross the Atlantic in an hour and half has intrigued travellers. But what was once considered science fiction is now becoming a reality. Private spaceflight companies are seriously exploring the possibility of suborbital travel. Rockets could launch passengers into space and then land them thousands of kilometers away. If this technology …

Alert: Some “free” VPNs are actually malware that steals passwords and can bank OTPs. Delete apps that are risky, change your passwords, and enable 2FA. Credit : Koto Aatsukami, Shutterstock How the fake VPN scam empties accounts… If your phone is where you text, shop and do your banking, it’s also where crooks want to be. The latest trick looks …

Ninety per cent of companies use AI software. Credit: Iryna Imago/Shutterstock Many companies like to boast about their billion-dollar AI programmes. According to a new study, the reality is far less impressive. In reality, only 5% of the companies get real results. They are stuck in a loop of useless pilot projects. In the meantime, a quiet change is taking …

Mo Gawdat. Credit: Instagram @mo_gawdat According to Mo Gawdat, a former Google executive and podcaster, artificial intelligence (AI) will soon replace everyone, including CEOs. Gawdat warned that a “short-term Dystopia” is looming as machines replace white-collar workers. Talking about the Diary Of A CEO podcast, Gawdat – who was previously chief business officer at Google X – said people underestimate …

Facebook Phishing Alert: Fake “new login” and “password reset ” emails mimic Meta branding. Don’t click links—verify in the app. Emails from Facebook, Meta.com and Metamail.com are legitimate. Credit : pixinoo, Shutterstock The Facebook email scam that hooks you.The first thing that happens is a shock: An email saying “Someone has just logged in to your Facebook account from a …

WhatsApp scam alert: Screen-mirroring con lets crooks view your PINs and OTPs in real time. Never share your computer screen. Instead, call your bank at the official number. Report any attempted hacks via cybercrime.gov.in or 1930. Credit : JarTee, Shutterstock What is the WhatsApp screen-mirroring scam – and why it’s spreading.. The call begins with a familiar voice and logo. …

A Tesla driver was fined in Norway and had his driving licence suspended because he relied on the Autopilot feature of the car. He claimed that it failed to detect an unexpected change in speed limits.  The incident occurred in March in the Nøstved Tunnel, where the driver was caught travelling at 90 km/h in a 50 km/h zone, exceeding …