The US Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act, stripping provisions to limit government surveillance. The bill now heads to President Joe Biden for signature, expanding a controversial US surveillance program.

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The US has confirmed its first severe case of bird flu, caused by the H5N1 virus, in a patient in Louisiana. The patient was hospitalized, marking the first severe illness linked to the virus in the US.

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Botto, a decentralized AI artist, was created in 2021 by Mario Klingemann, Simon Hudson, and Ziv Epstein. It uses a 'taste model' to select pleasing images generated by a prompt, and has made over $4 million from sales.

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Gift shopping on a budget can be stressful, but experts have tested various gadgets and gizmos to provide advice on affordable gifts under $100.

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Petkit Purobot Ultra is a smart litter box that uses AI to recognize cat's face, tracks and records usage, and scoops the box. It's been tested with two cats.

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Approximately 20% of worldwide wine sales may be fake, impacting the entire industry. Notable cases include Rudy Kurniawan's high-stakes forgeries.

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A correction has been made to a study published in Chemosphere journal which overestimated the risk of toxic flame retardants from electronics in black plastic household items, including kitchen utensils, by an order of magnitude. The study had previously caused media reports urging people to replace their kitchen utensils.

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In 2025, AI and climate change are expected to collide, as big tech companies like Microsoft and Google, who missed their climate targets, continue to invest in AI research and development, which has significant environmental costs.

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