Does Anthropic believe its AI is conscious, or is that just what it wants Claude to think?

We have no proof that AI models suffer, but Anthropic acts like they might for training purposes.

UK bans Coinbase ads implying crypto can ease cost of living concerns

The ASA upheld complaints that Coinbase's adverts trivialised the risks of investing in cryptocurrency.

Beijing enlists AI to bring traditional Chinese medicine into the future

With backing from the Chinese government, TCM practitioners are integrating AI tools to reach new consumers at home and abroad.

Rest of World • 6h

India’s electric bus push has a deadly blind spot

Fatal accidents are mounting as cities add buses faster than they can train drivers.

Rest of World • 9h

Tesla cuts car models in shift to robots and AI

Multi-billionaire Elon Musk's electric car maker also said its annual revenue had fallen for the first time.

BBC: Tech • 14h

Facebook-owner Meta to nearly double AI spending

Mark Zuckerberg's spending plans hint at further layoffs and changes within Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

BBC: Tech • 17h

Driverless taxis set to launch in UK as soon as September

Waymo has laid out plans for a robotaxi service in London with a pilot scheme due to begin in April.

BBC: Tech • 18h

Site catering to online criminals has been seized by the FBI

One of the last holdouts for ransomware discussions, RAMP is taken down.

Ars Technica • 19h

✍️ The Bill to Hand Parenting to Big Tech | EFFector 38.2

Lawmakers in Washington are once again focusing on kids, screens, and mental health. But according to Congress, Big Tech is somehow both the problem and the solution. We're diving into the latest attempt to control how kids access the internet and more with our latest EFFector

EFF • 22h

Iran's internet is returning - but not for everyone

The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.

BBC: Tech • 23h

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