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Meta’s new AI app enables deepfakes from public Instagram photos

DS Staff | Jul 09, 2026

Meta is expanding its artificial intelligence ambitions with a new image-generation tool for Instagram, but the launch is already drawing criticism over how it uses public user photos.

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Travel and Tourism

New EU biometric scans cause travel delays this summer

DS Staff | Jul 09, 2026

European leaders have rejected calls to pause a security program that has contributed to long airport queues, confusion and missed flights across the continent this summer.

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Tech

Alibaba prohibits employees from using Anthropic AI following ‘distillation’ dispute

DS Staff | Jul 08, 2026

Alibaba is removing Anthropic’s AI tools from its workplace, becoming one of the latest tech companies to tighten control over the software employees can use.

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Global

NATO unveils billion-dollar arms deals, while Trump criticizes allies

DS Staff | Jul 08, 2026

NATO leaders announced defense deals worth more than $50 billion at the summit in Ankara, Turkey, highlighting Europe’s push to strengthen its military capabilities and increase defense spending.