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The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday outlawed robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence, a decision that sends a clear message that exploiting the technology to scam people and mislead voters won’t be tolerated. The unanimous ruling targets robocalls made with AI voice-cloning tools under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, a 1991 law restricting junk calls that use artificial and pre-recorded voice messages. The announcement comes as New Hampshire authorities are advancing their investigation into AI-generated robocalls that mimicked President Joe Biden’s voice to discourage people from voting in the state’s first-in-the-nation primary last month. Stay up to date…

The gaming world was abuzz with excitement as PlayStation hosted its highly anticipated State of Play event last week. Gamers worldwide eagerly tuned in to catch over 40 minutes of thrilling updates on upcoming titles destined for the PlayStation 5 platform. The event promised to unveil a treasure trove of gaming delights, and it certainly delivered, offering fans a tantalising glimpse into the future of gaming. Among the highlights of the event were extended looks at two highly anticipated titles: Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin. Viewers were treated to immersive gameplay footage and in-depth developer insights, building anticipation…

A few months ago, India’s Supreme Court took a step toward ridding court rulings of patriarchal language by issuing a “Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes”. The 30-page document details instances of misogynistic language used in Indian courts and describes how this hampers the impartial delivery of justice for women by perpetuating gender stereotypes. It unequivocally states that there is no place for regressive ideas about women in court rulings; judges must use alternate terminology to ensure their judgements are not only just, but gender-just. There’s little doubt that the English language reflects an ingrained sexism. It is evidence of the…

Plex — everyone’s favorite media server — has long been used to organize your home library. More recently, it’s been in the FAST (free ad-supported streaming television) game, serving up ad-supported content. And now it’s getting into the movie rental game, with titles starting at $4 a pop. And it’s all entirely separate from the , which adds all kinds of goodies to the Plex experience. Devices supported for playback at launch include Amazon Fire TV, Android and Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, PlayStation, Roku, various smart TVs, and Xbox. If your favorite device happens to not work with the…

The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal held a session to consider a case in which several people were accused of forming a secret terrorist organisation and money laundering. During the session, which lasted for more than five hours, the court heard the Public Prosecution’s plea in the presence of the accused. The prosecution provided evidence against the defendants, which included technical reports, audio and video materials, and written documents. The prosecution also confirmed that the confessions obtained from the accused were consistent with investigations conducted by state authorities. The defendants are accused of forming an organisation called the ‘Committee…

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday expressed confidence that his party would win national elections, a vote that has been marred by violence and controversy, especially a nationwide mobile phone shutdown and the imprisonment of a popular contender. A day before the election, at least 30 people were killed in bombings at political offices, and sporadic attacks on Thursday appeared aimed at disrupting the balloting, including one that killed five police officers in a country beset by surging militancy. The unprecedented total mobile phone shutdown, which was intended to prevent disruptions and flash protests, drew condemnation from rights…

Late legendary actor Rajesh Khanna’s iconic film Bawarchi is getting a remake. Filmmaker Anushree Mehta has come on board to direct the new version. Bawarchi was originally helmed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee in 1972. It featured Rajesh Khanna along with Jaya Bachchan and Asrani. Interestingly, it was also a remake of Rabi Ghosh starrer 1966 Bengali film Galpo Holeo Satti by Tapan Sinha. Excited about directing the film, Anushree said, “When my business partner Abir Sengupta (Jaadugar Films), Sameer Raj Sippy and I decided to join hands to produce these three iconic films, we were clear that we would leave no…

We live in an age of overstimulation and digital overload, and while we all try not to bring stress back with us, it’s not always easy to leave the day behind. Who hasn’t found oneself working at the dining table, or dashing off a quick mail while watching Netflix at night? But if there’s one place where stress doesn’t belong, it’s your bedroom. Your bedroom should be a sanctuary, designed to let you cut yourself off from the world and enjoy a few quiet hours of peace and rejuvenation. Whether you’re renting, sharing an apartment with a room-mate, or living…

Emirates and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a multiyear global marketing partnership naming Emirates the Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA. The collaboration also makes Emirates, owned by the Government of Dubai. the inaugural title partner of the NBA Cup, previously named the NBA In-Season Tournament, as well as the first-ever referee jersey patch partner of the NBA. As the first title partner of the Emirates NBA Cup, the global airline will be featured through a co-branded Emirates NBA Cup event logo, with co-branded promotion planned across the NBA’s global social media community and in-arena signage throughout…

Netflix subscribers love their thrillers. That may be why the recently released Fool Me Once is now one of the most popular shows on Netflix. In this adaptation of Harlan Coben’s hit novel, Michelle Keegan stars as Maya Stern, a woman who is emotionally bereft after the death of her husband, Joe Burkett (Richard Armitage). When Maya sees proof that Joe isn’t dead, it sends her down a rabbit hole as she tries to figure out why his death was faked. Once you’ve finished watching Fool Me Once, you should check out these three other shows on Netflix that you…