The Download: a smoking "endgame" and a new Elizabeth Bear story
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Who
What
- 1. The UK has implemented a generational sales ban on tobacco products.
- 2. This ban aims to eliminate smoking entirely, rather than just reduce consumption.
- 3. Jessica Hamzelou supports the ban, reflecting on cultural changes around smoking.
- 4. Elizabeth Bear's short story 'You do your own time' explores themes of memory and narrative control.
- 5. An EU lawmaker investigating spyware was hacked by the same spyware.
- 6. Tesla driver charged with manslaughter was using automated driving assistance during a fatal crash.
- 7. Trump purchased up to $5 million in tech stocks on the day he announced his AI Action Plan.
Where
Unknown (outlet HQ)
topics: Health · language: eng
topics: Health · language: eng
When
published 3 Jul, 11:20Z
ingested 3 Jul, 13:09Z
ingested 3 Jul, 13:09Z
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