It's issue #232 of DNT Weekly and as per usual the week has been eventful. Here's what we've been reading of late.
Invisible text that AI chatbots understand and humans can’t? Yep, it’s a thing. - Read more about it here.
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Love Is in the AI: In China, More Singles Are Turning to Chatbots
Multiple social media accounts are describing their romances with AI-powered chatbots, sparking debates on emotional connections and privacy risks.
The Internet Archive Is Under Attack, With a Breach Revealing Info for 31 Million Accounts
A pop-up message said the online archive has suffered ‘a catastrophic security breach,’ as its operators say the site has been DDoS’d for days.
People Shop on Google a Billion Times a Day. Here’s How AI Is Changing the Experience
Google Shopping is getting a new logo and its biggest redesign in history following the introduction of new AI tools. Here’s a look at the changes.
Amazon India Looks To Build Awareness For Online Job Frauds, Fake Delivery Scams
Amid the rush of its ongoing Great Indian Festival, ecommerce major Amazon India has launched a digital campaign for customers to remain vigilant against cyber frauds and scams.
Google Turns to Nuclear to Power AI Data Centres
Google has signed a deal to use small nuclear reactors to generate the vast amounts of energy needed to power its artificial intelligence (AI) data centres.
Big Tech is increasingly turning to atomic energy as it scrambles to meet the vast electricity demands of competing in the AI race.
WhatsApp Vigilantes in India Are Converting Christians by Force
How far-right Hindu nationalists use WhatsApp to target Christian families when they’re most vulnerable — by preventing them from burying their dead.
Crypto Billionaires Could Flip the Senate to the GOP. Here’s What They Want.
Millions are pouring into the race to unseat Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, who has resisted loosening crypto regulations.
Is OnlyFans Catfishing Its Users?
What happens when the ‘Carmen Electra’ you thought you were sexting turns out to be a middle aged dude in the Philippines? A billion-dollar class-action suit argues the platform’s use of “chatters” is deceptive fraud.
Thousands of Cars That Crash in Us Are Ending Up in Russia
The small South Caucasus nation of Georgia has become a multi-billion dollar hub for the international used car market. The vehicles are mostly sourced from the US, and many appear to be ending up in Russia.
Honorary mentions
Quiz: Can You Guess Where These Tiny Cars, EVs, and Mopeds Were Made?
A List of Resources to Support Palestinians in Gaza
What Do Assisted Dying, Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia Mean and What Is the Law?
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