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AI Act Transparency From 2 August 2026: A Practical Checklist for Websites, Freelancers, and Small Teams
From 2 August 2026, Article 50 of the AI Act introduces specific rules for AI chat interfaces, machine-readable marking, deepfakes, and certain public-interest text. This guide explains what a small organisation should actually check—without panic or indiscriminate labelling.
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Meta’s Canadian Data Center Will Use Dry Cooling Without Water
Meta is building an Alberta data center with closed-loop liquid cooling and dry coolers. Here is what its “no water” claim really means.
Why Data Centers Use Fresh Water—and When It Becomes a Problem
Data centers need water mainly to remove heat—not to perform computations. Here is when that water use creates a local risk, why the numbers vary so widely, and which cooling choices can reduce the burden.
Samsung Sets Galaxy Unpacked for July 22: What Is Confirmed
Samsung will hold Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22. Here is what the company confirmed—and which foldable-device details remain rumors.
Meta disables Muse Image’s public-profile reference feature
Meta has removed Muse Image’s ability to use public Instagram profiles as visual references after criticism over consent and digital likenesses.
GhostLock exposes a 15-year-old Linux kernel flaw: what administrators should check
GhostLock can turn local code execution into root access on an unpatched Linux host. Here is what the research proves and how to verify a vendor fix.
An AI Use Policy for Small Business: A Practical Structure
A short policy should say which data must never be uploaded, where human review is mandatory, which tools are approved, and who owns the result.
How to Price AI-Assisted Services: Charge for the Outcome, Not the Button
Clients do not pay for the number of prompts. They pay for a solved problem, verification, judgment, and accountability. Price scope, risk, revision, and support.
How to Build an AI-Assisted Freelance Portfolio Without Fake Case Studies
AI can improve structure and presentation, but every case study should show real work, real decisions, clear limitations, and a result you can defend.
How to Create AI Meeting Notes You Can Actually Trust
An automatic summary can mistake a suggestion for a decision. Set consent, ownership, a decision format, and a short human review immediately after the call.
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