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Genetics testing company 23andMe investigated over data breach | World News
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A joint investigation into a data breach at DNA testing company has been launched by UK and Canadian watchdogs. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) announced the investigation into the October 2023 incident. US-based genetics company 23andMe analyses its customers’ DNA through home saliva collection kits…
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‘Forever chemicals’ found in more than half of food and drink samples, testing shows | UK News
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The government should ban 25 pesticides which contain so-called “forever chemicals”, campaigners have said, as the potentially harmful toxins were found in more than half of the tested food and drinks available to Britons. PFA chemicals, toxins which take centuries to break down in the environment, were found in more than 3,300 samples tested by…
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Robots made to help elderly patients pass testing phase | Science & Tech News
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Robots said to be capable of natural conversations and understanding patient needs have been tested successfully in healthcare environments. The Spring (Socially Assistive Robots in Gerontological healthcare) units greeted patients, answered questions and gave directions during initial trials at Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris, in France. The robots, equipped with artificial intelligence, were also able…
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Spotify testing AI-powered feature to translate podcasts into different languages | Science & Tech News
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Spotify Technology is testing an artificial intelligence (AI) powered feature that will translate podcasts into other languages. Powered by Microsoft-backed OpenAI’s newly released voice generation technology, translated versions of podcasts will mimic the original speaker’s style and will be more natural than traditional dubbing, Spotify said. Podcasts such as Armchair Expert from actor Dax Shepard,…
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Google testing if AI can write news – but insists it won’t replace journalists | Science & Tech News
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Google is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to write news articles – but insists it won’t replace journalists. A spokesperson for the search giant said it was in the “earliest stages of exploring ideas” for how the technology could enhance “work and productivity” in a newsroom. They cited coming up with headlines…
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Testing anti-ageing supplements may uncover answer to healthy life | Science & Tech News
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Clinical trials on anti-ageing supplements may uncover the answer to remaining healthy in later life, an expert has said. While many supplements are readily available and inexpensive, there is a lack of evidence to show if they are effective, said Professor Cynthia Kenyon, an ageing expert. Clinical trials may reveal that one supplement, already in…
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Google is testing a new AI chatbot – we put it through its paces | Science & Tech News
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The scene is 10 Downing Street, the home of the prime minister. It’s a crisp, cool day. A lawn mower can be heard in the distance. There’s a knock at the door, and it’s answered by a policeman! Now, before anyone gets any ideas, the setup to this particular story is the work of an…
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Twitter testing long-awaited edit button – but it won’t be for everyone | Science & Tech News
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Twitter has confirmed that it has begun testing an edit button – but it won’t be available to everyone. The company revealed earlier this year that it was working on a tool to let users edit tweets after they are posted, calling it its “most requested feature to date”. It will allow tweets to be…