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AI Deepfakes Behind Fake Police Scams

Police are warning of a nationwide surge in scams involving criminals posing as officers, with evidence emerging that generative AI may now be used to create fake identities during video calls and…

  • Scammers impersonate police using AI-generated identities.
  • Woman from Kansai region falls victim to June scam.
  • Experts warn AI makes police impersonation increasingly convincing.

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AI Mushroom Misidentification Leads to Food Poisoning

Authorities are warning people not to rely on artificial intelligence, guidebooks or internet searches to decide whether wild mushrooms are safe to eat after food poisoning cases involving toxic…

  • Authorities warn against AI, guidebooks for mushroom identification
  • 90-year-old Tokyo woman poisoned by toxic Chlorophyllum molybdites
  • Wakayama man hospitalized after mistaking tsukiyotake for safe mushrooms

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King Charles to meet AI giants in Scotland: source

King Charles III will host representatives of leading AI companies for a gathering in Scotland, a source close to the event said Monday, as concerns grow over the risks posed by the rapidly advancing technology. The event intends to explore how artificial intelligence can benefit society, the source added.

  • King Charles III plans to host AI leaders in Scotland.
  • Meeting to explore AI benefits for society at Dumfries House estate.
  • Attendees include Google DeepMind, OpenAI, Nvidia, and Anthropic.

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Opinion: Mexico is AI’s secret weapon

The “democratic coalition” that Anthropic's CEO calls for doesn’t need inventing. It needs to be deepened — starting with the country that shares 2,000 miles of border with the United States, writes CEO of AmCham Pedro Casas. The post Opinion: Mexico is AI’s secret weapon appeared first on Mexico News Daily

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Apple releases iOS 27 with Siri AI and these new iPhone features

iOS 27 is officially here. After a summer of beta testing, the free software update has arrived for everyone. It brings Siri AI, new Apple Intelligence features, more control over Liquid Glass, and improvements throughout the system. Here’s what’s new, which iPhones support it, and how to update. more…

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AI updates can sometimes feel like breakups or losses, study finds

Artificial intelligence systems, particularly those powered by large language models and designed to communicate with users on a one-to-one basis, are increasingly used worldwide. Some of these systems, such as Replika, are also marketed as "AI companions" that can engage socially with humans and use emotional language.

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