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WATCH | Chile steps up action to save tiny Darwin’s frog on the brink
Chile has launched a new effort to save the endangered Darwin's frog, a tiny amphibian with leaf-like skin whose males carry tadpoles within pouches in their mouths.
WATCH | Can a tiny ant make a big difference for Britain’s forests?
Forestry England is relocating hairy wood ants from North Yorkshire’s Cropton Forest to Cumbria’s Ennerdale Forest to restore woodland and boost biodiversity, introducing the key ‘ecosystem engineers’ to areas where they’re missing.
No mention of robotaxi as Tesla launches ride-hailing in San Francisco
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday the company has launched its ride-hailing service in San Francisco's bay area, but did not clarify whether it is using self-driving vehicles.
How SpaceX's rocket diplomacy backfired in the Bahamas
When SpaceX was negotiating a deal with the Bahamas last year to allow its Falcon 9 rocket boosters to land within the island nation's territory, Elon Musk's company offered a sweetener: complimentary Starlink internet terminals for the country's defence vessels, according to three people familiar with the matter.
WATCH | India launches Nasa-ISRO satellite to track climate threats
India has launched a $1.5bn, first-of-its-kind radar imaging satellite built in collaboration with Nasa, deploying it to help enhance global monitoring of climate change and natural disasters .
AI-generated influencers are here and they look real — are we falling for it?
She’s got icy blue eyes, flawless skin and a fashion feed that would make any influencer jealous. But Mia Zelu, the Instagram star who recently “attended” Wimbledon, isn’t real. She’s an AI-generated character with 169,000 followers and counting.
Easy tips to help you stay ahead of scammers this tax season
According to Sars, one of the latest scams involves an SMS claiming the service is conducting an audit on your tax refund.
Voice actors push back as AI threatens dubbing industry
The rise of global streaming platforms such as Netflix, which relies heavily on dubbing to make global hits such as "Squid Game" and "Lupin", has amplified demand.
Smart cities start with people, not technology: lessons from Westbury
Ways to improve safety, solar hubs to ensure a stable electricity supply and use of technology for cultural expression are top on the wish list
Viral US app exposing women's 'red flag' dating experiences may be barred in SA: here's why
An app designed exclusively for women to anonymously share “red flag” experiences about men they’ve dated has become a sensation in the US, attracting several million users and high praise for its innovative tools.
Russia's Aeroflot cancels flights after pro-Ukrainian hackers claim massive cyberattack
Russian national flag carrier Aeroflot was forced to cancel dozens of flights on Monday after a crippling cyberattack claimed by a shadowy pro-Ukrainian hacking group, which one lawmaker called a wake-up call for Moscow.
Isuzu-developed AI, robotics centre in Gqeberha boosts STEM education
Isuzu Motors SA this week handed over a purpose-built artificial intelligence, coding and robotics centre to Astra Primary School in Gqeberha.
Spanish teenager investigated over AI naked images of classmates
Spanish police said on Sunday they were investigating a 17-year-old on suspicion of using artificial intelligence to deepfake nude images of female classmates for sale.
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