Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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US states accuse Meta of addicting children to Instagram and Facebook
US states accuse Meta of intentionally addicting children to Facebook and Instagram, which Meta denies.
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New gas plants for AI could raise US CO2 emissions by a third
US power sector CO2 emissions could rise by up to a third if 99 planned gas plants for AI data centers are built.
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OpenAI enhances control after AI attacks on Hugging Face
OpenAI announces enhanced control measures after AI-driven attacks targeted Hugging Face, aiming to prevent future automated assaults.
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Velaura AI raises $110 million for energy-efficient AI chips
Chip developer Velaura AI raises $110 million to develop more energy-efficient AI accelerator chips.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with parental controls
OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for Teens with automatic detection and parental controls to promote confident AI use among minors.
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Study finds 87% of top websites have HTML, CSS, or accessibility errors
A study finds that 87% of top websites have HTML, CSS, or accessibility errors, potentially harming accessibility and AI communication.
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Heise reports on school chatbot, Velaura AI funding, and other tech news
Heise reports on a school chatbot, funding for Velaura AI, environmental threats from AI power plants, an ESP breadboard extension, and a security flaw in mobile air conditioners.
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German government defends online access hurdles at Jobcenter
The German government defends online access hurdles at the Jobcenter, citing security, despite user frustration over 2-factor authentication and shrinking analog options.