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Actors vote 99% to refuse AI body scanning

UK actors overwhelmingly back industrial action against AI scanning. Equity union to negotiate new protections as performers fight for control over their digital likeness. Read the full story.

Michigan Residents Fight $7bn Data Centre Backed by Tech Titans

Residents of Saline Township, Michigan, are battling a massive $7bn data centre project backed by tech billionaires, fearing soaring energy bills, pollution, and the destruction of their rural community. Discover the local fight against corporate power.

Currys profits surge on AI and gaming demand

Electronics retailer Currys reports adjusted pre-tax profits more than doubled to £22m, driven by AI technology and major game launches. Read the full analysis.

German police warn of AI-generated cop scam

Hamburg police issue a warning over a sophisticated online scam using deepfake images of attractive female officers to lure men to paid websites. Authorities are taking legal action.

US Tech Giants Woo Westminster in AI Influence Drive

Exclusive: From Nvidia to OpenAI, Silicon Valley is hiring ex-ministers like George Osborne and Nick Clegg to shape UK policy and secure lucrative government contracts. Discover the growing influence of Big Tech in Westminster.

AI Elon Musk scam costs man $45,000, marriage

A 69-year-old Florida man lost $45,000 to sophisticated scammers using AI deepfakes of Elon Musk. The incident has reportedly led his wife to seek a divorce. Learn how to protect yourself from similar fraud.

Thailand Cyber Scam Crackdown: 1,200 Arrested

Thai authorities spearhead a major international operation against cyber scam syndicates, arresting over 1,200. Discover the details of the crackdown and its global impact.

UK woman loses £34k in bitcoin romance scam

A British woman shares how she was scammed out of £34,000 by a charming man who promised bitcoin investment returns. Discover the red flags and protect yourself.

Widower loses £1.2M to 'Tina from LA' scam

A wealthy British businessman mourning his wife's death from cancer was systematically defrauded of his entire life savings by an elaborate online romance scam masterminded by a woman calling herself 'Tina from LA'.

Fake bride's £12k wedding scam exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how a fraudster orchestrated an elaborate fake wedding in Turkey, swindling friends out of thousands while attempting to exploit a child cancer charity in her web of deception.

Sports stars targeted in elite school admission scam

A sophisticated fraudster exploited the prestige of top private schools in a brazen scam targeting wealthy sports professionals and their families, promising educational access that never materialised.

Mum's £75k Taylor Swift ticket scam nightmare

A devoted mother's quest to secure Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets turned into a devastating £75,000 fraud ordeal, exposing the dark side of ticket reselling and celebrity fandom.

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