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Artificial intelligence, apparently, is the new “fake news.”Blaming AI is an increasingly popular strategy for politicians seeking to dodge responsibility for something embarrassing — among others. AI isn’t a person, after all. It can’t leak or file suit. It does make mistakes, a credibility problem that makes it hard to determine fact from fiction in the age of mis- and disinformation. And when truth is hard to discern, the untruthful benefit, analysts say. The phenomenon is widely known as “the liar’s dividend.” On Tuesday, President Donald Trump endorsed the practice. Asked about viral footage showing someone tossing something out an…
Royalton Hotels & Resorts will assume management of Royalton Riviera Cancun and Royalton Hideaway Riviera Cancun following the company’s rebranding from Blue Diamond Resorts to Royal Hotels & Resorts on Dec. 7, 2025.The resorts, which are undergoing the final phases of renovations, will be open for stays beginning on the same date. “Royalton Riviera Cancun has long been a favorite for travelers worldwide,” said Royal Hotels & Resorts President Jordi Pelfort. “With Royalton Hotels & Resorts now leading the way, and backed by a significant renovation investment, we are excited to bring a renewed vision that enhances everything our guests…
After years of people constantly nudging Instagram about releasing an iPad app, the social network is finally launching one today. This means users will no longer need to use the iPhone app, which is not optimized for larger screens, or Instagram for web on the iPad. The new app defaults to the Reels screen, allowing you to scroll up and watch short videos on a larger screen. The iPad app has nearly all the features of the phone app when it comes to consumption. Stories appear at the top of the app, and you can access different options from the…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 1:40 PM ET, Wed September 3, 2025 Quark Expeditions recently hosted a travel advisor FAM trip featuring the winners of its 2024 Arctic Sweepstakes.A group of 10 travel advisors and their guest joined business development manager Chris Catanzariti, business development manager on a cruise through the Arctic aboard Ultramarine. The ships sailed to 82 degrees north latitude, the farthest north it’s ever been. Quark also recently unveiled the 2025 sweepstakes winners. “Our FAM voyages are designed to expand horizons, both literally and professionally,” says Catanzariti. “Standing on the deck at 82° North or witnessing wildlife…
The celebration of TechCrunch’s 20th anniversary is happening at Disrupt 2025 — taking place October 27-29 — and we couldn’t celebrate two decades of being the north star of tech and startup news without spotlighting one of the biggest transformation stories of our time: Netflix. From a DVD-by-mail startup to a global streaming powerhouse with 300M+ subscribers, Netflix has changed how the world consumes entertainment. At Disrupt, happening at Moscone West in San Francisco, we’ll hear from the executive driving that next chapter: Eunice Kim, Netflix’s chief product officer. Image Credits:TechCrunch Why her perspective matters Since stepping into the CPO…
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Dancers gathered in Buenos Aires for Argentina’s annual World Tango Championships. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Dancers compete in the World Tango Championship semifinals in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) Dancers compete in the World Tango Championship semifinals in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)Read More A tango dancer shines one of his shoes as he prepares to compete in the World Tango Championship semifinals in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) A tango dancer shines one…
NEW YORK (AP) — Patrick Hemingway, the last surviving child of Ernest Hemingway who was inspired by his father to spend years in Africa and later oversaw numerous posthumous works by the Nobel laureate, died Tuesday at age 97.Hemingway, the second of the author’s three sons, died at his home in Bozeman, Montana, his grandson, Patrick Hemingway Adams, confirmed in a statement.“My grandfather was the real thing: a larger than life paradox from the old world; a consummate dreamer saddled with a scientific brain. He spoke half a dozen languages and solved complicated mathematical problems for fun, but his heart…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 2:30 PM ET, Wed September 3, 2025 Windstar Cruises plans to have two ships sailing in French Polynesia starting in March 2027.Wind Star will join Star Breeze to sail year-round in French Polynesia, offering Windstar’s most expansive South Pacific deployment to date. “Tahiti is part of our DNA, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring our sailing yacht back to these legendary waters,” says Christopher Prelog, president of Windstar Cruises. “By offering the largest number of departures in Tahiti, we offer unparalleled flexibility and choice—whether you crave the romance of sailing under starry skies…
Amid lawsuits alleging child safety concerns, online gaming service Roblox announced on Wednesday that it’s expanding its age-estimation technology to all users and partnering with the International Age Rating Coalition (IARC) to provide age and content ratings for the games and apps on its platform. The company said that by year’s end, the age-estimation system will be rolled out to all Roblox users who access the company’s communication tools, like voice and text-based chat. This involves scanning users’ selfies and analyzing facial features to estimate age. This age-estimation tech is combined with other systems, including ID age verification and verified…
Federal health officials are warning that certain lots of raw cat food may be contaminated with H5N1 bird flu after a pet cat in San Francisco that ate the food became infected with the virus and had to be euthanized. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that two lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats tested positive for the virus. Analysis by San Francisco health department officials showed that the same strain of the H5N1 virus was present in the pet food and in the cat that died. The incident is the first reported case of an…