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Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.

Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed.

US government export controls and restrictions on leading AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI are inadvertently benefiting China, as Chinese companies like Zhipu launch advanced AI models that rival US capabilities and offer cheaper alternatives, prompting concerns among industry experts and former officials about national security and competitive disadvantage.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature allowing users to chat using unique usernames instead of phone numbers, enhancing privacy. The feature, available globally in the coming months, lets users reserve names and connect without revealing personal contact details, though phone numbers are still required for account creation.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature globally, allowing users to chat using unique usernames instead of phone numbers, enhancing privacy. The optional feature, which will be gradually activated, aims to give users more control over their contact information, though some privacy concerns remain regarding Meta's overall data collection practices and potential for scams.

Australia increases maximum penalty to $99m for social media breaches of under-16 ban; eSafety Commissioner gains powers to compel compliance evidence amid acknowledged enforcement difficulties.

Rockstar's decision to offer a code for a digital download in the physical edition of Grand Theft Auto 6 has sparked debate about the future of game discs and digital ownership.

The U.S. government has granted Anthropic permission to release its Mythos 5 AI model to about 100 companies and federal agencies. This follows a standoff over national security concerns, with access to Fable 5 still restricted.