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Ukraine claims $400 FPV drone destroyed Russia's $19 million 'Apache rival' attack helicopter

* Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) struck a Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter in flight over the Belgorod region with a SkyFall Shrike 10 FPV drone, hitting the helicopter from above * The attack, which saw a $400 drone strike and 'kill' a $19 million attack helicopter as per

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China is banning AI-generated companions to encourage users to form real-life relationships, sparking nationwide virtual breakups — and therapists think it's for the best

* China has enforced laws to clamp down on AI-generated persona apps * The new rules say AI tools can no longer induce emotions and damage real-life connections * Tech giants have shut down their services, leaving users going through a nationwide breakup The Chinese government is introducing new regulations designed to clamp

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X relaunches its Android app after a year-long rewrite from scratch; Nikita Bier calls it “one of the largest engineering projects” in the company's history

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