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TechTo be verifiedUpdated Jul 28, 13:34 UTC

Germany’s road standards face intensifying heat risks

#Germany#AutobahnGmbH#NinaStelzenmüller#KarlsruheInstituteofTechnology#DWD#RoadSurfaceAdaptation

Seven German highway sections closed temporarily in early July after heat-related damage, while other stretches imposed temporary speed limits.
Road surfaces are currently designed for temperatures between minus 30C and plus 45C, Autobahn GmbH said.
DWD models indicate some eastern German regions could exceed 45C on certain days by 2040 if emissions remain high.

02Living brief

TechTo be verifiedUpdated Jul 28, 12:21 UTC

#EUAIAct#Deepfakes#SyntheticMedia#Chatbots#TikTok#Meta

EU rules taking effect Sunday require clear labels for deepfakes and other AI-generated images, text, video and audio.
Chatbot providers must disclose AI interactions through a noticeable opening message or a persistent on-screen label.
AI-generated public-interest text requires labelling when produced without human editorial oversight; purely personal use is excluded.

03New brief

TechTo be verifiedUpdated Jul 27, 13:38 UTC

#KeikoFujimori#PeruPresidency#ChancayPort#BeltAndRoad#USChinaCompetition

Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru’s president, bringing the Fujimorist political movement back to power after more than 25 years.
Her security agenda includes expanded video surveillance, stronger police deployment, tougher penalties for crime and organized gangs, and four planned mega-prisons.
The Chancay port project has made Peru a focus of United States-China competition; China was Peru’s largest trading partner in 2024, official figures show.

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