Germany plans measures to combat harmful AI image manipulation
WorldGermany's justice ministry plans to present measures in the near future that would allow authorities to more effectively combat the use of artificial intelligence to manipulate images in ways that violate personal rights, a spokesperson said on Friday.
'Would be fun': Alcaraz, Sinner tease prospect of teaming up in doubles
WorldSEOUL -- Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner teased Friday the prospect of teaming up for doubles as the world's top two prepare to open their seasons with a lucrative exhibition match in South Korea, a week before the Australian Open.
Brew, smell, and serve: AI steals the show at CES 2026
WorldLAS VEGAS -- AI took over CES 2026, powering coffee machines to brew the perfect espresso, a device to create your perfect scent, and ball-hitting tennis robots that make you forget it's human against machine.
Grok limits AI image editing to paid users after nudes backlash
WorldWASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) -- Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has turned off its image creation feature for non-paying users following backlash over its use to create sexualized deepfakes of women and children.
Boeing's biggest 737 MAX model moves to next stage in certification but still faces hurdles
WorldThe Federal Aviation Administration has approved Boeing's largest variant of its best-selling 737 MAX jet, the MAX 10, to move to the second phase of flight testing on the plane's long-delayed certification campaign, according to a source familiar with the program.
Australian bushfires raze homes, cut power to tens of thousands
WorldSYDNEY -- Thousands of firefighters on Saturday toiled in Australia's Victoria state to get the upper hand on bushfires that have razed homes, cut power to tens of thousands and burned vast swathes of bushland.
EU states back record South America trade accord after 25 years
WorldBRUSSELS -- EU states gave the go-ahead on Friday for the bloc to sign its largest free trade accord with the South American group Mercosur, more than 25 years after talks began, following months of wrangling to secure enough support.
Japan's Suwa to go on 1st space mission around 2027
WorldTOKYO -- Japanese astronaut Makoto Suwa will make a long-term stay at the International Space Station around 2027, marking his first space mission, science minister Yohei Matsumoto told a press conference Friday.
Japan govt seeks legal recognition for use of maiden names
WorldThe Japanese government and ruling coalition plan to submit a bill to this year's ordinary session of parliament that would give legal force to the use of maiden names in daily life by people who have changed surnames upon marriage.
AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040, but more mines needed to ensure supply, S&P says
WorldGrowth in the artificial intelligence and defense sectors will boost global copper demand 50% by 2040, but supplies are expected to fall short by more than 10 million metric tons annually without more recycling and mining, the consultancy S&P Global said on Thursday.
