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Florida investigating ChatGPT role in mass shooting

The decision to launch an investigation came after prosecutors reviewed exchanges between OpenAI chatbot ChatGPT and the suspected gunman, who opened fire at Florida State University last year, according to state Attorney General James Uthmeier.

2 days ago
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Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon

Spectators lined the roads in Yizhuang in the capital's south to watch the machines and their human rivals race, each group in a separate lane to avoid accidents or collisions. ...

5 days ago
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China humanoid robot half-marathon to showcase technical leaps

Almost 40 percent of the robot participants will navigate the course autonomously in a high-profile demonstration of the industry's growing capabilities, according to the race organizers. ...

6 days ago

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Apple launches MacBook laptops powered by its own computing chips

Apple Inc on Tuesday introduced a MacBook Air notebook and other machines with its first central processor designed in-house for Macs, a move that will tie its computers and iPhones closer together technologically.

5 years ago
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Virgin's Hyperloop carries passengers for the first time

The Virgin Hyperloop made its first journey carrying passengers, in a test the company claimed represented a major step forward for the "groundbreaking" technology capable of transporting people at 1,000 kilometers an hour.

5 years ago
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Big Tech welcomes Biden presidency, but battles loom

Silicon Valley is welcoming the election of Joe Biden as US president even as it girds for a series of battles over tech policy in Washington.

5 years ago
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New Xbox hits stores, launching holiday season console war

Microsoft's new Xbox console hit stores worldwide Tuesday, kicking off a holiday season battle with Sony's latest PlayStation model, as the coronavirus pandemic creates unprecedented gaming demand around the world.

5 years ago
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Digitalizing traditional markets, one step at a time

While the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated people’s adoption of e-commerce and online shopping platforms, poor digital literacy and lack of access to proper internet infrastructure still hamper efforts to help traditional market merchants across Indonesia go digital with their businesses.

5 years ago
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Scientists on guard over 'mutant' mink coronavirus

Coronavirus transmission from minks to humans does not necessarily mean the disease will become more dangerous, but scientists are on their guard in the wake of an astounding announcement from Denmark.

5 years ago
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YOLK launches Solar Cow to provide energy access to rural children

Korea and US-based solar technology start-up YOLK has kickstarted a crowdfunding campaign to help hundreds of children from low income families in Tanzania get access to clean energy and education.

5 years ago
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Fortnite could soon return to Apple iPhones: Report

The popular Fortnite videogame could be restored to Apple mobile devices through a gaming program that runs on a browser, allowing it to evade a ban by Apple amid a dispute over fees.

5 years ago
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Tweets have spoken: Twitter search links Trump to 'loser'

Twitter users searching for the word "loser" on Saturday were greeted with an unusual first result: US President Donald Trump's account.

5 years ago
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Samsung may launch flagship phone early to grab Huawei share: Sources

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd may launch its flagship Galaxy S smartphones more than a month earlier than expected in a bid to grab market share from Huawei and fend off competition from Apple Inc.

5 years ago
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Diversity, streaming reshape video games for a new generation

Video games have exploded into the biggest form of entertainment in the world and analysts say the growing diversity of billions of players is reshaping the industry.

5 years ago
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DNA might replace barcodes to tag art, voter ballots: Study

Easy-to-remove barcodes and QR codes used to tag everything from T-shirts to car engines may soon be replaced by a tagging system based on DNA and invisible to the naked eye. 

5 years ago
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Bionic gloves help keep the music playing for Brazilian pianist

Brazilian pianist João Carlos Martins had not played with 10 fingers since he lost the use of his right hand in 1995. But today he has returned to play his favorite Bach sonatas thanks to "bionic gloves" invented by industrial designer Ubiratan Bizarro.

5 years ago
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Disappearing messages come to Facebook-owned WhatsApp

Facebook-owned WhatsApp said it would introduce disappearing messages on WhatsApp, a move ramping up its challenge to rival Snapchat.

5 years ago
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With PlayStation 5 launch, Sony needs a high score

Sony launches its PlayStation 5 console next week angling for a mega-hit, and with the Japanese firm increasingly dependent on the lucrative gaming sector there is little room for error.

5 years ago
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Radio burst from within Milky Way may help solve cosmic mystery

Astrophysicists have detected a burst of cosmic radio waves within our solar system for the first time and identified its source, according to research published Wednesday that sheds new light on one of the mysteries of the Universe. 

5 years ago
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Comprehensive e-commerce ecosystem key to boosting Indonesia’s digital economic growth

Various statistics have shown that the e-commerce sector has been contributing significantly to the Indonesian economy over the years, most significantly in giving micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) a much-needed boost.

5 years ago
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Could AI soon let us diagnose COVID-19 simply by a cough?

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a technique based on machine learning to detect whether someone who is asymptomatic could be a carrier of COVID-19 simply by the sound of their cough. 

5 years ago
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Self-disinfecting door handles are becoming reality

A Swiss start-up has created a solution to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in communal buildings or businesses – self-cleaning door handles.

5 years ago
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Tunisian startup 3D prints solar-powered bionic hands

A Tunisian startup is developing a 3D-printed bionic hand, hoping the affordable and solar-powered prosthetic will help amputees and other disabled people across Africa.

5 years ago
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#SavePornhub: Thailand's online porn ban prompts backlash

Thailand's government said on Tuesday it had banned Pornhub and 190 other websites showing pornography, prompting social media anger over censorship and a call for a protest against the decision.

5 years ago
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Govt aims for nationwide 4G coverage by 2022

Out of 82,218 villages and subdistricts, 12,548 do not have access to 4G services, says ministry

5 years ago
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TikTok users get access to Sony Music songs

Video-snippet sharing sensation TikTok on Monday announced a deal to give users access to Sony Music Entertainment's massive archive of hit tunes.

5 years ago
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Twitter board backs chief Jack Dorsey after ouster bid

Twitter's board on Monday said Jack Dorsey will remain chief after a management review prompted by an activist investor's effort to push him out of the job.

5 years ago
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Apple to hold Nov 10 event, analysts expect new Mac computers

Apple Inc on Monday announced a special event for Nov. 10 but gave no further details aside from a tag line of "one more thing".

5 years ago
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Real-world politics invade video games ahead of US election

Real-life politics have invaded video games, echoing divisive themes raging in the streets and leaving some players lamenting that their cherished fantasy worlds are being violated.

5 years ago
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'Made-in-Gaza' device fights coronavirus spread

Entering a Gaza City restaurant, customers are welcomed by a multi-tasking disinfection machine designed by a Palestinian businesswoman to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the crisis-hit enclave.

5 years ago
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An AI bot is making Banksy-inspired art

While prices for Banksy originals climb ever higher, a new AI has been programmed to create artworks that resemble those by the famous British street artist himself. 

5 years ago
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Man and dog: Ancient genetics study reveals complex history

Much of the diversity seen in modern dog populations was already present around the time the last Ice Age had ended 11,000 years ago, a global study of ancient DNA revealed Thursday.

5 years ago
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NASA says probe successfully stowed sample from asteroid

NASA said Thursday its robotic spacecraft Osiris-Rex was able to stow a rock and dust sample scooped up from the asteroid Bennu, after a flap that had wedged open put the mission at risk.

5 years ago
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