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The European Union has ushered in some additional rules that aim to make it easier for people to identify chatbots and AI deepfakes online. The new transparency obligations under the bloc’s landmark AI Act came into effect on August 2nd, requiring companies to disclose when people are interacting with AI models, and if content has been generated or altered by them.The transparency rules differ between providers (companies that develop and market AI systems) and deployers (platforms and services that use those AI systems), though some companies like Meta and SpaceXAI are classified as both.Providers must design AI systems to explicitly…

Authorities in the Midwestern state of Michigan say that two people who died had underlying conditions.Published On 3 Aug 20263 Aug 2026Authorities in the US state of Michigan say that they have confirmed the deaths of two people in a cyclospora outbreak, the first fatal cases of a disease related to the microscopic parasite recorded in the United States.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said on Monday that both individuals had significant underlying health conditions and had been affected by intestinal illness and dehydration.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“This development highlights the importance of identifying the…

Shareholders of the largest pharmaceutical company in Nigeria, Fidson Healthcare Plc, approved a dividend of ₦1.50 per 50 kobo ordinary share, amounting to ₦3.6 billion, at the Company’s 27th Annual General Meeting held virtually on Thursday, 30 July. The approval comes against the backdrop of a year in which the company achieved key milestones in its growth trajectory. It also coincides with the one-year anniversary of the smooth transition of leadership at both the Board and Management level — a transition shareholders acknowledged as a testament to Fidson’s strong corporate governance culture and succession planning. It also reflects shareholders’ confidence…

The open letter was signed by a number of figures who have played concerts or broadcast from the observatory, including guitarist Johnny Marr, electronica pioneer Ralf Hütter of Kraftwerk, the bands New Order, Elbow and Doves, comedian Dara Ó Briain and poet laureate Simon Armitage.It stated Jodrell Bank was “an icon in UK cultural and scientific history”, which was the “thriving, thumping heart of space observation, research and education in the UK”.”This beacon of science is more ambitious than ever, with exciting plans already under way that will ensure the UK’s relevance and leadership in the rapidly evolving domain of…

Serena and Venus Williams are set to play at the Cincinnati Open after being awarded a wild card for the women’s doubles draw. Serena made a sensational return to tennis during the grass-court season after almost four years out of the professional game, but the 44-year-old suffered a knee injury during a first-round singles loss which led to her and Venus withdrawing from the doubles at the All England Club. Serena played doubles in London at Queen’s Club and at the Berlin Open – but not alongside Venus on either occasion – as she prepared for Wimbledon. Venus, who turned…

Comedian Jimmy Cricket has died aged 80 after a short illness, his family said.In a statement posted to social media they said Cricket spent his last few days surrounded by his family, love, laughter and songs.”Forever our clown, he was cracking jokes to the wonderful NHS staff and to us all, right until the end. His courage, dignity and positivity through all he endured was inspirational,” they added.The comedian, from Northern Ireland, became a household name in the 1970s.James Joseph Mulgrew was born in Cookstown, County Tyrone in 1945, Cricket left school at 16 and started the summer season of…

The controversial designer John Galliano is to get an unvarnished retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York next May.Galliano, who is widely considered to be one of the most influential designers of the past four decades, was exiled from the industry in 2011 after he was filmed making a series of racist and antisemitic comments. He was fired from his position as creative director of Dior, a post he had held for 15 years, condemned by the media and later convicted and fined by a French court.At the time it was questioned whether the British…

NewsFeedIsraeli settlers are establishing a new illegal outpost between the villages of Arabuna, Deir Ghazala and Faqqua, according to Palestinians. Outposts have escalated across the occupied West Bank since the deadly shooting in Tal that killed four Palestinians and two Israelis.Published On 3 Aug 20263 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Regulatory dispute over Airtime Credit Services that occured recently has highlighted the increasingly important role of specialist technology infrastructure firms in Nigeria’s digital economy, with industry stakeholders saying that coordinated regulation will be essential to sustain investment, innovation and financial inclusion. The controversy surrounding the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending (DEON) Regulations, which temporarily disrupted Airtime Credit Services before proceeding to the Federal High Court, has brought into focus the growing convergence between telecommunications and digital finance. Industry stakeholders argue that the episode underscored the need for regulatory alignment as technology…

As so many career counselors and lifestyle coaches have explained, first impressions matter. A bad one can set the tone for an entire relationship, whether that’s with a person, a novel, a restaurant, or a car. And the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport and I did not get off to the best of starts. Picture the scene: You’ve been at home for a total of one night out of the previous eight, and you’ve just landed at the airport after an eight-hour flight. It’s 85˚F (30˚C) and raining. You could take the metro home. Sure, 80 minutes isn’t quick, but all…