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'We need to speak up': Authors protest against Meta training AI on their work
Authors say their books have been taken without permission and used to train Meta's AI systems.

Court gives Drake access to Kendrick's contracts
The star requested access to the sensitive documents in his defamation lawsuit over Not Like Us.

Select Committee hears submissions on Gene Technology Bill
Nearly 25 years after the "corngate" saga, the debate on genetic modification is back thanks to the Gene Technology Bill currently in select committee.

'Google AI presented my April Fools' story as real news'
Journalist Ben Black was "shocked" to discover his fake news from five years ago used by AI.

Flash Sale: Save $30 on a Microsoft 365 Family Subscription
TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more with a 1-Year Microsoft 365 Family Subscription, now $99.99 (reg. $129). Microsoft has a ton of different apps, but getting them all individually can get pretty expensive. If you want a simpler solution, you can bundle them all together by getting a Microsoft 365 1-year subscription. It’s only $99.99 (reg. $129). This subscription lets up to six people share the full suite of Microsoft apps. That includes Word Excel PowerPoint Copilot (AI-powered assistant) Defender OneDrive Outlook MS Editor Clipchamp OneNote Microsoft 365 also includes synchronized access across devices to Microsoft Office apps, 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage, an Outlook email, robust security tools, and a whole lot more. You”ll be getting personal data and device protection with Microsoft Defender along with little quality of life improvements like grammar, and writing assistance with Microsoft Editor. One of the best parts about using Microsoft 365 is that all your apps are always up-to-date, and you’ll always have access to support directly from Microsoft. It’s only $99.99 to get a Microsoft 365 1-year Family Subscription. Microsoft 365: 1-Year Subscription (Family/Up to 6 Users)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

Amazon plans 'fresh' James Bond but will respect 007 legacy
Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman were recently hired to oversee the hugely popular spy franchise.

One person seriously injured following crash on SH1 in Waikato
Emergency services were alerted to the two vehicle crash around 6.15pm on Thursday.

Guidewire's Mammoth release to boost insurer agility
Guidewire's new Mammoth release is set to enhance insurers' agility, streamlining processes and introducing predictive analytics for increased efficiency.

Nebul enhances AI inference with Mirantis's k0rdent platform
Nebul has adopted the open-source platform k0rdent to boost its AI inference services, ensuring efficient data handling for enterprise clients amid rising demand.

These sleek magnetic blocks keep your desk looking like a scene from Severance — 25% off
TL;DR: Declutter your desk with these magnetic, extra-weighted cable organizers — no sticky mess, no stress. Get a 6-pack now for just $29.99 (reg. $39.90). If you’ve ever looked at the pristine cubicles in Severance and thought, “Why doesn’t my desk look like that?” Here’s your answer: clean cable management. These Extra-Weighted Magnetic Cable Blocks let you organize your cords like a minimalist — no adhesives, clutter, or mess. Each set includes six magnetic silicone blocks, and they are significantly heavy, so they actually stay in place. Pop your phone charger, USB-C cable, or smartwatch cord into the grooves and let gravity do its thing. The built-in neodymium magnets let the blocks snap together or attach to metal surfaces like desk legs for hidden cable routing. Want to rearrange? Just pick them up and move them with no sticky residue left behind to clean up. It’s like giving your workspace a reset button, and it saves you from having to crawl under your desk to grab fallen or snagged cords; these sleek blocks give your desk a quick and cool upgrade. The complete set of six is now on sale for $29.99 — a 25% discount while supplies last. Cable Blocks Magnetic & Weighted Cord OrganizersSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.