Just over a decade ago, Andrew Ng was part of a Google Brain project that showed the power of deep learning technology. For three days, Ng’s team fed a neural network millions of unlabelled images …
Robotics company unveils what it claims is world’s most powerful humanoid robot
Have you ever dreamed of having a robot companion that can walk, talk, and do anything you want? Well, you might be closer to that reality than you think. A Chinese robotic firm has created what is …
One Year In and ChatGPT Already Has Us Doing Its Bidding
One of the first things I asked ChatGPT about, early this year, was myself: “What can you tell me about the writer Vauhini Vara?” It told me I’m a journalist (true, though I’m also a fiction writer), …
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Bill Gates: Why I’m optimistic about the future of AI
This year marked the first time I used artificial intelligence for work and not just as a novelty. I suspect the same is true for a lot of people. We are at the beginning of a huge technology …
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Europe and US extend trade truce over Trump tariffs
The US and the European Union have agreed to suspend their trade conflict on steel and aluminium tariffs until March 2025, aligning with the US presidential election schedule. Initially introduced by …
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Sudan conflict: Hundreds of thousands flee al Jazira safe-haven – UN
Hundreds of thousands of individuals have fled Sudan's al Jazira state as paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) move into Wad Madani, disrupting the city that had been a haven for those escaping …
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Fears of higher oil prices after Red Sea attacks
Attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen on commercial ships in the Red Sea have led to significant disruptions in the shipping route. This situation has prompted several companies, including Maersk and …
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Gansu earthquake: Over 120 killed in China’s deadliest quake in years
The deadliest earthquake in years struck northwest China's Gansu province, claiming at least 126 lives and leaving over 700 injured. The 6.2 magnitude quake hit, affecting neighboring Qinghai and …
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Xfinity Customer Data Compromised in Attack Exploiting CitrixBleed Vulnerability
The recent cyberattack involving the CitrixBleed vulnerability has impacted Xfinity customers, compromising their information. Exploited as a zero-day vulnerability since August, CitrixBleed affected …
2022 Election Not Impacted by Chinese, Russian Cyber Activity: DOJ, DHS
It seems that during the 2022 US mid-term elections, threat actors, including those linked to Russia and China, engaged in cyber activities targeting the election process. However, a joint report from …
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