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Artificial Intelligence: Relationship Advisor AI - when ChatGPT gives tips in love

Jealousy, betrayal and passion: People also ask AI chatbots for help in their relationships. Where does it make sense - and where is it tricky? And why is AI flattery so critical?

France: Despite prison sentence: Le Pen runs for president

With her arms outstretched as a “savior”: Le Pen starts her campaign – despite her prison sentence. Can the right-wing nationalist group score points with this risky step or will it lose support?

Charges against US dad who drove family off cliff dropped after mental health treatment

All charges against a radiologist accused of trying to kill his family in 2023 by driving his car off a cliff along the Northern California coast have been dismissed by a judge following his completion of a mental health programme. Prosecutors charged Dharmesh Patel, 45, with attempted murder after he drove his Tesla off a 276-metre (50ft) cliff along the Pacific Coast Highway known as “Devil’s Slide,” injuring his wife and two young children. All four survived the January 2, 2023, crash in what

AI-related debt sells off sharply as Amazon looks to borrow another $25 billion

Bonds financing the massive artificial-intelligence buildout were hit hard by selling on Tuesday, as Amazon.com set out to borrow another $25 billion in new debt.

US Army tests autonomous mass mine-laying

The Army’s Volcano mine dispenser can blanket 32 acres of terrain with up to 960 mines. Now, the Army is testing an autonomous version.

Apple is closing in on Nvidia as it looks to reclaim title of largest U.S. company

Once the face of the AI trade, Nvidia’s valuation has compressed to levels not seen since 2013 while Apple shares continue to power higher

As chip sector takes it on the chin, traders bet on a big Nvidia rally

Shares of Nvidia fought into the green despite a 5% sell-off in chip stocks tracked by the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH).

UK to join US Army’s PrSM program, buy $254M in long-range missiles

The planned buy is not designed to supplant work with Germany on a Deep Precision Strike weapon, the UK said.

How the Commerce Department plans to win more foreign defense sales

In an exclusive preview of America’s new arms sale policies, a key Commerce official says the department is ready to “help US companies” in foreign markets.

Health care reform: The pharmaceutical industry sees itself in Nina Warken's stranglehold

The drug manufacturers feel that the austerity laws have robbed them of billions more. In a paper published by the F.A.Z. is exclusive, the association head warns of the costs.

Eight NATO allies launch HALO satellite constellation initiative

The project aims to stitch together spacecraft managed by individual member countries into one mega-constellation, alliance officials said.

Ugandan Farmers Sue to Block $5 Billion East Africa Oil Pipeline

A group of Ugandan farmers on Tuesday filed a case in the UK High Court against the developer of a $5-billion oil pipeline in East Africa, seeking to stop the nearly completed project on environmental grounds. The $5 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), which will transport crude from Uganda’s Albertine Graben to Tanzania’s Tanga port, is nearly completed, after years of delays and controversies surrounding the project. The development of EACOP is being led by French supermajor Total

Artificial intelligence: First blocked, now back: What can the AI ​​model Fable 5 do?

Automate entire work steps, evaluate huge amounts of data: Anthropic's top model is said to be better than its predecessors, but is more expensive. Here I'm testing whether it's worth it.

Marine Corps drafting new strategic vision for its information warfare arm

The forthcoming plan, described in broad strokes to Breaking Defense, is the first of its kind and is akin to the annual Marine Corps Aviation Plan.

Chinese ballistic missile test is said to undermine nuclear weapons-free zone in South Pacific

China has repeatedly called out the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal between Australia, the U.S. and the U.K. as violating the treaty.

US will lift sanctions on Turkey, possibly sell F-35 fighter jets, Trump says

The sanctions were imposed in 2020 over the country's purchase of Russian defense missiles.

Amazon raising at least $25 billion in bond sale, won't issue more debt in 2026

It marks Amazon's latest debt raise as it looks to buttress its massive investments in artificial intelligence.

Hong Kong’s war-risk pool testament to collaboration, insurance leader says

The launch of a marine war-risk pool by Hong Kong insurers is a prime example of how the city’s insurers can collaborate not just for the benefit of the local economy but for the entire nation, an industry veteran has said. At the South China Morning Post’s China Conference, themed “Intelligence at Scale: Hong Kong’s AI-Powered Future”, panel speakers considered how the insurance industry could bolster financial resilience across the Greater Bay Area. Speaking at the event, Selina Lau Pui-ling,.

“Flood of standards”: Why building is becoming more and more expensive

The construction costs for living space are getting out of control. Experts are sounding the alarm. What it takes now to relieve the industry.

Bitkom study: Digital industry defies slump - AI and cloud continue to boom

Artificial intelligence and the cloud are driving sales in the digital industry to record levels - but why is Germany still losing ground in an international comparison?

Semiconductors: Infineon is advertising a second TSMC factory in Dresden

The DAX group is urging the Taiwanese to make another investment in Silicon Saxony, this time with the most modern structural sizes. Whether this happens will also depend on the state.

Semiconductors: Deepseek is apparently developing its own AI chip

According to a report, the start-up from China wants to reduce its dependence on chip companies with its own AI processors. Market leader Nvidia's shares are reacting to this.

Housing construction: Less risks for builders: Hubig finalizes draft law for easier construction

The draft for building type E is intended to make construction faster and cheaper. Justice Minister Hubig specifies her plans with Construction Minister Hubertz. The industry presents alarming figures.

China missile test over Pacific alarms island nations

Ukrainian woman wanted in connection with Monaco bombing found dead

Ukraine’s Security Service on Tuesday said it found the body of Ukrainian national Anastasiia Berezovska, who had been wanted by authorities in Monaco in connection with the bombing targeting Ukrainian business tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev. The security service, also known by its local abbreviation SBU, said an officer serving in Ukraine’s military intelligence agency confessed to killing Berezovska with the help of a former law enforcement officer. He claimed he acted on his own initiative and...

Chinese lidar maker with Nvidia ties accused of being cyber risk for U.S.

Hesai Technology was blacklisted as a national security threat in 2024 by the U.S. Department of Defense, which designated Hesai as a Chinese military entity.

Germany set to become first international site for ATACMS missile production

The move addresses a bottleneck, as Lockheed Martin has been winding down ATACMS output at its Camden, Arkansas, site while prioritizing newer missiles.

Why oil investors fear the next toll fight could be the Strait of Malacca

The prospect of fees to transit the Strait of Hormuz has sparked alarm, not least by investors who fear it could be replicated in other maritime corridors.

Demonstration by the municipalities: Cities sound the alarm: “We are in a dramatic situation”

Fire engines and garbage trucks in front of the Chancellery: The leaders of 73 municipalities in Berlin are loudly demanding more money for their empty coffers.