MATCH Act

French actor and comedian François-Xavier Demaison has spoken publicly about his eldest daughter, telling Paris Match that she does not want to become an actress despite having what he calls enormous talent. He described her gifts as striking, even as she chooses a different path. The remarks are drawing attention in France, where Demaison is a well-known figure in film and stand-up comedy.

China has stockpiled 343 immersion deep ultraviolet lithography tools for advanced chipmaking, according to a new report from the Centre for Technology & Statecraft. The think tank is calling on Western governments to ban all exports of immersion DUV equipment to China, echoing the MATCH Act proposed by US legislators. The news intensifies debate over export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

A debate is underway over whether AI-generated 'deep fake kidnappings' — scams in which fraudsters use cloned voices or images of family members to fake an abduction and demand ransom — should carry the same penalties as real kidnapping. Commenters are pointing to the proposed NO FAKES Act in the US Congress, which would give people ownership over their identity and likeness, arguing the law is a 'no-brainer' and that penalties for AI-enabled abduction hoaxes should match those for actual kidnappings.

Australian singer-songwriter Amy Shark will lead a special pregame show at the NRL Grand Final, one of the biggest events on the Australian sporting calendar. The announcement has drawn attention from music and sports fans ahead of the decider, with the Gold Coast artist taking centre stage in the pre-match entertainment lineup.