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AI Forensics exposes massive network sharing non-consensual content on Telegram in Spain and Italy

European non-profit AI Forensics uncovered nearly 25,000 users distributing non-consensual sexual material and child pornography across Telegram groups in Spain and Italy. The six-week investigation tracked over 80,000 files and revealed an organized ecosystem where young men monetize intimate images of women, often using AI-generated deepfakes. Despite Telegram's moderation efforts, groups quickly reopen after being shut down, prompting calls for EU regulators to designate the platform as a Very Large Online Platform.

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AI Forensics exposes massive network sharing non-consensual content on Telegram in Spain and Italy

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Deepfake nudes crisis spreads to 90 schools globally, impacting over 600 students

A global analysis reveals that deepfake sexual abuse incidents have hit around 90 schools worldwide, impacting more than 600 pupils across 28 countries since 2023. Teenage boys are using AI-powered nudify applications to create fake nude images of classmates, leaving victims traumatized while schools and law enforcement struggle to respond adequately to what experts call child sexual abuse material.

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Deepfake nudes crisis spreads to 90 schools globally, impacting over 600 students

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Google's Gemma 4 turns your phone into a local AI powerhouse with full offline capability

Google launched Gemma 4, an open-source AI model that runs entirely offline on smartphones via the AI Edge Gallery app. Unlike cloud-based tools like Gemini, this on-device AI solution processes text, images, and audio locally without sending data to servers. Available free under Apache 2.0 license, it delivers private AI capabilities even at 35,000 feet or in the middle of the ocean.

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Google's Gemma 4 turns your phone into a local AI powerhouse with full offline capability

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Natter raises $23M to replace enterprise surveys with AI video interviews at scale

London-based conversation intelligence startup Natter has secured $23 million in Series A funding to transform how organizations gather employee insights. The platform uses AI-orchestrated video conversations to interview thousands of employees simultaneously, producing over 1,000 words of data per seven-minute session compared to just ten words from typical survey responses.

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Natter raises $23M to replace enterprise surveys with AI video interviews at scale

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AI coding tools boost output tenfold but create massive backlogs and security vulnerabilities

Companies using AI coding tools like Cursor are seeing code production surge from 25,000 to 250,000 lines per month. But this productivity boom has created a critical problem: one financial firm now faces a backlog of one million lines of unreviewed code. The hidden cost of AI coding includes increased security risks, overwhelmed review teams, and a shortage of application security engineers to handle the code glut.

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AI coding tools boost output tenfold but create massive backlogs and security vulnerabilities

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Indian High Courts Ban AI Tools for Judicial Work, Citing Risks to Human Judgment

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has prohibited judicial officers from using AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot for writing judgments and conducting legal research. Gujarat High Court released a comprehensive AI policy that bans AI use in decision-making while allowing limited administrative applications, highlighting the judiciary's cautious approach to integrating AI in the justice system.

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Indian High Courts Ban AI Tools for Judicial Work, Citing Risks to Human Judgment

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New Zealand could launch Christchurch Call-style initiative to push for fairer, safer AI

As AI adoption surges in New Zealand with nearly eight in ten Kiwis using AI tools, public concern is rising sharply over misinformation, privacy and military applications. The nation could leverage its Christchurch Call legacy to convene governments and tech companies around responsible AI standards, positioning itself as a global leader in AI governance despite mounting geopolitical tensions.

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New Zealand could launch Christchurch Call-style initiative to push for fairer, safer AI

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Google quietly releases free offline AI dictation app that polishes speech into clean text

Google has quietly launched AI Edge Eloquent, a free offline-first AI dictation app for iOS that transcribes speech in real time and automatically removes filler words. The app runs entirely on-device using Gemma-based models, requires no subscription, and includes optional cloud processing via Gemini for enhanced text cleanup.

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Google quietly releases free offline AI dictation app that polishes speech into clean text

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Esquire Singapore publishes AI interview with One Piece actor Mackenyu, sparking ethics debate

Esquire Singapore published an AI-generated interview with One Piece actor Mackenyu after he couldn't attend in person. The magazine fed his previous interviews through Claude and Copilot to create fabricated responses, drawing widespread criticism from journalists and fans who question the ethics of publishing AI-generated content as journalism.

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Esquire Singapore publishes AI interview with One Piece actor Mackenyu, sparking ethics debate

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China drafts AI regulations banning virtual relationships for minors, requiring digital human labels

China's Cyberspace Administration issued draft regulations on April 3 requiring prominent labeling of all digital humans and banning services offering virtual intimate relationships to anyone under 18. The rules also prohibit creating digital humans using personal information without consent and using them to bypass identity verification systems, reflecting Beijing's push to control AI development while accelerating adoption.

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China drafts AI regulations banning virtual relationships for minors, requiring digital human labels

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74% of firms prioritize AI investments, but struggle to prove return on investment

A new KPMG study reveals that while three in four global leaders plan to maintain AI as a top investment priority despite economic uncertainty, only 64% of organizations report meaningful business value. The research highlights a critical gap: companies are ready to spend big on AI but struggle with data security, governance, and proving ROI as they transition from generative AI to agentic AI.

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74% of firms prioritize AI investments, but struggle to prove return on investment

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Perplexity faces class action lawsuit over alleged data sharing with Google and Meta

A proposed class action lawsuit accuses Perplexity of embedding ad trackers that share user conversations with Google and Meta without consent. The complaint alleges that even users who activated Incognito Mode had their chats, including personally identifiable information, shared with tech giants for advertising purposes. Damages could exceed $5,000 per violation.

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Perplexity faces class action lawsuit over alleged data sharing with Google and Meta

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Gmail's AI Inbox launches with personalized briefings, but the $250 monthly price tag raises eyebrows

Google has rolled out AI Inbox for Gmail, featuring personalized briefings and interactive cards that highlight important emails and tasks. However, access is currently limited to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the US at $250 per month. While the feature promises to reduce email clutter, the high subscription cost and privacy implications leave many potential users waiting for broader availability.

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Gmail's AI Inbox launches with personalized briefings, but the $250 monthly price tag raises eyebrows

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Apple's 50th Anniversary marks pivotal shift as company faces critical AI test

As Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary, the tech giant confronts a defining moment in artificial intelligence. Former insiders acknowledge Apple blew a 5-year lead on AI, but the company's upcoming WWDC in June could reveal a long-awaited AI strategy. With 2.5 billion iOS devices globally and a strategic shift toward becoming an AI-first, services-led company, Apple's next chapter depends on executing its AI vision while maintaining its hardware edge.

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Apple's 50th Anniversary marks pivotal shift as company faces critical AI test

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ExpressVPN launches ExpressAI with end-to-end encryption to challenge ChatGPT on privacy

ExpressVPN has launched ExpressAI, a privacy-first AI platform that processes user prompts inside cryptographically isolated enclaves. Unlike ChatGPT and Gemini, ExpressAI promises zero data retention for model training, with independent verification from Cure53. The service bundles five AI models from OpenAI, Nvidia, and DeepSeek for $7.49 per month.

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ExpressVPN launches ExpressAI with end-to-end encryption to challenge ChatGPT on privacy

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