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Pangram releases Pangram Image 1.0, which it says is state-of-the-art in AI image detection, and Image Flash 1.0, which powers its AI video detection (Isaac Kasahara/Pangram)

State-of-the-art AI image and video detection with our latest Pangram Image models. … A few months ago, we released Pangram Image as a research preview.

  • Pangram releases Image 1.0 with 99.96% accuracy in AI image detection
  • Image Flash 1.0 enables AI video detection, scoring 98.7% in DF26 study
  • Pangram integrates models into Chrome extension for real-time content flagging

Culture

Who gets called a communist in America?

There’s been a lot of “communist” talk on the midterms campaign trail. It’s become President Donald Trump’s favorite new perceived threat coming from the left. But it’s actually not new at all.

Tech

Japanese Bank to Stop Allowing ATM Cards, PCs For Account Access

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group plans to launch Emut Bank in early 2027 as the first digital bank affiliated with a major Japanese financial institution to eliminate ATM cards, "instead having…

  • Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to launch Emut Bank in 2027 without ATM cards.
  • Emut Bank customers verify identity via smartphone app for security.
  • Higher interest rates possible due to no cash cards.

World

2027: Makinde unveils manifesto, promises reforms

Oyo State Governor and APM presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has unveiled his 2027 Reset Agenda manifesto, promising reforms in the economy and securit Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-makinde-unveils-manifesto-promises-reforms/

AI

Google Changes AI Access Rules for Schools Ahead of 2027

Google's new school AI controls could affect student Search access. Here's what administrators need to know about Gemini, Guided Learning, and the 2027 rollout.

  • Google to implement stricter AI access controls for K-12 students in 2027.
  • Schools can opt out of Google's AI tools, including Gemini and NotebookLM.
  • Disabling AI services will revoke access to Google Search for student accounts.
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