Lush has followed its 2023 Super Mario Bros Movie collaboration and later Minecraft range with a new Super Mario Galaxy collection. The latest release continues the cosmetics chain’s unlikely but …
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How a tipoff led to a Guardian investigation into child sex trafficking on Facebook and Instagram
by Ethan Roweby Ethan RoweA Guardian investigation that began with a source’s warning in 2021 uncovered evidence of child sexual abuse trafficking on Facebook and Instagram, helping to build a case that Meta later …
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Private jets, deserted shores and an unbuilt resort: alleged links to sanctioned scam empire revealed in Timor-Leste
by Layla Hartby Layla HartAn investigation has found that associates linked to the sanctioned Prince Group were involved in an unusual development proposal in Timor-Leste, raising new concerns about how the online fraud industry …
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Tech companies are cutting jobs and betting on AI, but the payoff remains uncertain
by Ethan Roweby Ethan RoweUS tech firms are investing heavily in artificial intelligence while reducing headcount at a rapid pace, leaving hundreds of thousands of workers facing an increasingly unstable job market.
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Campaigners are urging tech companies to do more as new figures show a sharp rise in blackmail attempts reported by under-18s after sexual images were shared with predators.
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Africa’s manosphere is growing, and experts say misogyny is being repackaged as self-help
Across Africa, a new wave of online male influencers is attracting attention as experts warn that misogyny is being packaged as advice on dating, fitness and masculinity. UN Women says …
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Skilled older workers turn to AI training as jobs grow scarce
by Zara Whitmanby Zara WhitmanMany experienced Americans with degrees and long careers are struggling to find work, and some are turning to AI training as a last resort in a difficult job market.
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How Scale AI taskers are being used to scrape the internet for training data
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerScale AI, which is 49% controlled by Meta, has paid tens of thousands of workers to help train artificial intelligence by combing social media profiles, harvesting copyrighted material and transcribing …
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SpaceX to court retail investors in push for record $2tn valuation
by Daniel Crossby Daniel CrossElon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing to begin marketing for its stock market debut with a June event for 1,500 retail investors, as the company seeks to persuade buyers it can …
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Residents in Toronto’s wealthy Rosedale area are weighing an AI-powered licence plate-scanning system as part of an effort to address rising property crime, prompting debate over privacy and neighbourhood safety.
