French media and some political opponents of freshly appointed Prime Minister Michel Barnier quickly dug up that, while serving in parliament in 1981, he had been among 155 lawmakers who voted against a law decriminalizing homosexuality. …
Over the past few years, the prospect of “AI companions” has been presented as either a dystopic nightmare, supplanting human friends with programmable circuitry, or a beautiful fantasy, skillfully satisfying our every emotional need. In his new animated film The Wild Robot, writer-director Chris Sanders asks if each side is a little right. …
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The BBC ‘s Children in Need charity has axed funding for a controversial gay and transgender rights group for teenagers which is bankrolled by the SNP Government…
Good news for rabbits, maybe great news soon for humans? An international team of scientists has developed a drug delivery system that could one day treat human brain aneurysms in a way without the need for traditional surgery.……
Some brick devices they’d rather not support, kill apps that drive functions, or add post-sale subscriptions Consumer and digital rights activists are calling on the US Federal Trade Commission to stop device-makers using software to reduce product functionality, bricking unloved kit, or adding surprise fees post-purchase.……
Florida is reportedly sending police officers to the homes of people who signed a petition supporting an abortion rights ballot initiative.Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s administration has begun investigating thousands of verified signatures that helped to put a state constitutional amendment protecting the right to abortion on the ballot in November…