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OpenAI makes $1bn deal to bring Disney characters to ChatGPT and Sora
Disney has agreed to invest $1bn (£740m) in OpenAI as part of a deal which will let people use many of its iconic characters in the…
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The Disney-OpenAI tie-up has huge implications for intellectual property
Walt Disney and OpenAI make for very odd bedfellows: The former is one of the most-recognized brands among children under the age of 18.…
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Disney will open up its toy chest of 200+ characters for AI creators in a $1 billion deal with OpenAI
Mickey Mouse, welcome to the AI era. Fans will soon be able to create short-form generative AI videos featuring more than 200 Disney,…
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What does the Netflix-Warner deal mean for talent?
Last week, Netflix announced it was buying Warner Bros. in a massive $82.7 billion deal. The streaming giant’s acquisition will set…
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The Ashes 2025: Jamie Smith needs to be England's 'heartbeat' - Matt Prior
Former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior says Jamie Smith needs to relish being the "heartbeat" of England's team and be up for "the fight"…
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Elite colleges are prioritizing economic diversity in admissions after affirmative action ban
Some of the country’s most prestigious colleges are enrolling record numbers of low-income students — a growing admissions priority in the…
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World Cup ticket prices: Fifa's prices a 'monumental betrayal' says Football Supporters Europe
Supporters hoping to attend next year's World Cup final face paying vast prices, with tickets in the 'supporter value tier' starting at…
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Denmark is planning on severe social media restrictions for young people. Here’s how
As Australia began enforcing a world-first social media ban for children under 16 years old this week, Denmark is planning to follow its…
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From Iran to China to Venezuela - how seized tanker hid location
Joshua Cheetham, Paul Brown, Richard Irvine-Brown & Matt MurphyBBC Verify The oil tanker seized by US forces on Wednesday had a track…
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Sandie Peggie tribunal judgement to be amended in fake quote row
The judgement in the tribunal of a nurse suspended from her job in a row over trans women using single-sex changing rooms has been amended…
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The goverment is vibe coding now
Vibe coding has come to Washington. Figma’s AI prototyping tool Figma Make is now available to its Figma for Government users, letting…
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'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year
Imran Rahman-Jonesand Liv McMahon,Technology reporters Time Magazine's Person of the Year for 2025 is not a single person. Instead, the…
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The Download: solar geoengineering’s future, and OpenAI is being sued
Solar geoengineering aims to manipulate the climate by bouncing sunlight back into space. In theory, it could ease global warming. But as…
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Most leaders misread generational tension. These 5 habits resolve it
I spend most days in rooms where four generations argue about the same spreadsheet. Boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z staff the same…
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Hundreds of items stolen in 'high-value' Bristol Museum raid
More than 600 artefacts "of significant cultural value" have been stolen from Bristol Museum's archive in a "high-value" raid, police say.…
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Sir Chris Hoy: Six-time Olympic champion breaks leg in 'worst' crash of his life
Sir Chris Hoy says he is on crutches and "hobbling about" after breaking a leg in a cycling crash which he described as the "worst" of his…
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‘A willingness to lie’: Why the EPA’s latest Trump-era change is especially concerning
Human activity is driving climate change; that’s a fact that more than 99.9% of scientific papers agree on. But the Environmental…
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Solar geoengineering startups are getting serious
Enter Stardust Solutions. The company has been working under the radar for a few years, but it has started talking about its work more…
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When influencers start losing their touch
“I want to talk about something that I feel like maybe is a little controversial,” content creator Jaclyn Hill said in a video posted…
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The Ashes 2025-26: England's decisions for Adelaide Test against Australia
From a likely move to an unlikely one, regarding a highly-concerning area of the England team. Jamie Smith's collapse in form has been…
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Cars to AI: How new tech drives demand for specialized materials
Generative artificial intelligence has become widely accepted as a tool that increases productivity. Yet the technology is far from…
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FPL tips for gameweek 16: Captain Bukayo Saka and go all in on Arsenal v Wolves
Bukayo Saka (captain), Arsenal, £10.2m - Wolves (h) This game against Wolves is too juicy to pass up and that makes Saka, Arsenal's best…
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What not to say to someone who just got laid off
In today’s workplace, layoffs are no longer rare—they’re a reality many employees have seen up close or have experienced themselves. On…
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Sports Personality of the Year 2025 nominees: Hampton, Kelly, Kildunne, Littler, McIlroy, Norris
A shortlist of six contenders has been announced for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. England footballers Hannah Hampton…