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AI firms call for countries to beef up their cyber defences... against AI

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They warn cyber-attacks which use AI will become both more widespread and more sophisticated in a matter of months as the technology rapidly improves.

UEFA is preparing criminal legal action against the President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino.

And a barrel of single malt scotch whisky bought in 1971 for $175 has been valued by auctioneers at $370,000.
27 Aug 6PM English United Kingdom Business

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