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April 19, 2025
Baidu, a technology company, denied a newspaper claim that its AI chatbot, Ernie, was connected to research by the Chinese military. The South China Morning Post, a newspaper in Hong Kong, referenced a research paper from a university connected to the cyberwarfare arm of the People’s Liberation Army. The paper revealed that the division had
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The Earth’s temperature is increasing, and so is the tension in the Middle East. The global economy and Ukraine’s efforts to protect against Russia are struggling. The advancement of artificial intelligence could greatly impact our daily lives. The list of top priorities for the global community has expanded for the current year’s World Economic Forum,
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Some upcoming content for your viewing and listening pleasure includes Jason Momoa’s travel show “On the Roam” on Max and the Finnish rom-com “Fallen Leaves,” along with new TV shows, films, music, and games for your entertainment. Some of the recommended streaming options, chosen by entertainment journalists from The Associated Press, include Hulu’s “Death and
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In Las Vegas, the barista poured smooth and foamy milk over the latte, starting slowly and then gracefully tilting the jug like a choreographed dance to create a tulip design. This barista, fueled by artificial intelligence, is able to master the skill of latte art in a matter of months, something that typically takes years
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John Walsh, a well-known figure in the fight for missing children, and the familiar face of “America’s Most Wanted,” expressed his constant sense of being outnumbered by criminals, particularly in the legal system. The co-founder of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children expressed surprise at the intelligence and sophistication of the defense lawyer
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AT CES, the technology show in Las Vegas this week, a variety of advancements were showcased, including electric vehicles, see-through televisions, cutting-edge accessibility technology, and virtual assistants powered by AI. These innovations aimed to address significant real-world issues, bring more enjoyment to daily life, and also offered some unconventional ideas. Last week, reporters from the
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Audible, an online platform for audiobooks and podcasts owned by Amazon, is reducing its workforce by 5%. This is the third time this week that the e-commerce company has announced job cuts, as the tech industry continues to downsize in the new year. In a memorandum sent to staff members on Thursday, the CEO of
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The top products at CES cut through the noise of marketing tactics at the Las Vegas tech expo and showcase advancements that have the potential to enhance the quality of life. A group of experts who specialize in imagining negative future scenarios have deemed certain actions or events as the most destructive for ourselves, society,
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An investigation into a serious injustice in Britain has recommenced on Thursday, as more and more people are pushing for compensation and exoneration for over 900 Post Office branch managers who were wrongly convicted of theft or fraud due to a malfunctioning computer system. A legal representative investigating the Post Office controversy interrogated an examiner
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Eleven new bitcoin funds made their debut on U.S. markets on Thursday, offering greater accessibility to the cryptocurrency for regular investors. The recently introduced exchange-traded funds, also known as ETFs, offer investors a vehicle that closely follows the value of bitcoin. On Wednesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission gave the go-ahead to 11 funds from
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