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The death toll from an explosion and gun attack at a police headquarters in northern Pakistan rose to at least 31, including 16 police personnel,…
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Google says Gemini AI model breached real systems in security test
Google’s consumer AI model Gemini hacked multiple systems through guessing login credentials, the company said, the latest case of rogue AI cybersecurity transgressions, which have…
How will Beijing receive most senior Taiwan official to attend Apec events this year?
In a rare development, Taiwanese Labour Minister Hung Sun-han is expected to travel to Nanjing on Sunday, becoming the first cabinet-level official under William Lai…
Pickle-flavoured tart, anyone? Japanese convenience stores turn to AI for novelty sweets
Fears that advanced artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity have dominated global headlines, but in Japan the technology is being used for a sweeter purpose…
South Korea justice minister nominee withdraws over Covid-19 drug trial scandal
South Korea’s Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won withdrew his nomination on Saturday following allegations concerning his involvement in a Covid-19 treatment and approval of its…
Protesters surround Kennedy Centre over Trump demolition fears
Thousands of people joined outside the John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts on Friday evening to protest President Donald Trump’s plans for the…