Fact Check: Images Are NOT Real Showing IDF Soldier Repairing The Crucifixion Statue He Vandalized — They Are AI-Generated
Do real photos show an Israel Defense Forces soldier repairing and revering the same crucifixion statue he vandalized? No, that's not true: Two images -- one showing a soldier...
Image of Thai PM-elect with South African businessman is AI-generated
As Thailand geared up for its second general elections in three years on February 8, 2026, a synthetic image of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dining with a South African...
AI-generated images of bank notes circulate online after Myanmar armed group declares independence
An ethnic armed group in Myanmar's Karen State declared it had established an independent republic in the war-torn country in early January 2026, but social media posts about its...
Living or dying by review: Online extortionists flood businesses with fake appraisals on Google Maps
An online scammer by the name of “Dr. Shaan” extorts U.S. businesses by giving them bad reviews on Google Maps to drive away their customers, then compels the companies...
Google Launches Personalized Shopping Ads Within Its AI Mode Tool
Google has announced it is introducing personalized advertising for retailers to target shoppers purchasing items through AI Mode.The advertising pilot, called “direct offers”, will enable advertisers to present exclusive...
Factory closure plan could lead to 125 jobs losses
About 125 people could lose their jobs after a synthetic textile manufacturer announced the potential closure of its UK factory.US-based INVISTA told staff at its Gloucester site that plans...
Why A.I. Didn’t Transform Our Lives in 2025
One year ago, Sam Altman, the C.E.O. of OpenAI, made a bold prediction: “We believe that, in 2025, we may see the first AI agents ‘join the workforce’ and...
Posts claiming Thailand army staged troop pictures share AI images
After Thai media reported the country's army had retaken a temple on the disputed border with Cambodia, images were shared in Khmer-language posts falsely claiming Thailand's military had staged...
Nvidia shares tumble on signs Google gaining upper hand in AI
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Nvidia shares tumbled on Tuesday on widening fears that Google is...
Google warns against ‘onerous regulations’ after UK competition ruling
Google has warned the UK against imposing "onerous" and costly regulations after the competition watchdog ruled it had "strategic market status" for its search services.The Competition and Markets Authority...
