The Philippines condemns the installation of a floating barrier by China near the Scarborough Shoal, stating that it violates the fishing rights of Filipino fishermen and vows to take appropriate actions to remove the barriers and protect their sovereignty.
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The United Nations aims to bring inclusiveness, legitimacy, and authority to the regulation of artificial intelligence, leveraging its experience with managing the impact of various technologies and creating compliance pressure for commitments made by governments, according to Amandeep Gill, the organization's top tech-policy official. Despite the challenges of building consensus and engaging stakeholders, the U.N. seeks to promote diverse and inclusive innovation to ensure equal opportunities and prevent concentration of economic power. Gill also emphasizes the potential of AI in accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals but expresses concerns about potential misuse and concentration of power.
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet's Teal Mask DLC introduces the Bug-type Pokemon Illumise, which can be found at night in various areas of Kitakami.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faced a critical challenge as he pushed through a 45-day stopgap spending measure to keep the government funded through November and avert a shutdown, highlighting the precarious position of the GOP with their razor-thin majority.
Chinese electric vehicle companies NIO, XPeng, and Li Auto are benefiting from an ongoing price war, with their EV deliveries looking strong.
Senator Ben Cardin, the new chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, plans to block the release of $235 million in military aid to Egypt and withhold future aid unless the country improves its human rights record, potentially forcing the Biden administration to reverse its decision.
Slovakia's former prime minister, Robert Fico, has tapped into concerns over the fallout from the war in Ukraine, advocating for the end of military aid to Ukraine, opposing NATO membership for Ukraine, and criticizing Slovakia's cooperation with NATO and the EU, which could potentially isolate the country if he returns to power in the upcoming election.
BRICS, now an 11-member alliance, plans to challenge the dominance of the US dollar by 2030 through the use of oil, gold, and local currencies for global transactions.
Federal prosecutors plan to call former FTX customers, investors, and employees as witnesses in the trial against crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried, with the customers and investors testifying about their expectations of FTX's handling of their funds and witnesses providing insight into the defendant's actions and statements.
Walmart will streamline job titles across its corporate staff to remain competitive, with some employees receiving new titles but no changes to their roles, responsibilities, type of work, or base pay.
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MSNBC anchor Alicia Menendez addressed the criminal charges against her father, Sen. Bob Menendez, on her show but stated that she will not be reporting on the legal case due to their family connection.
Snapchat has partnered with Microsoft to insert sponsored links into its AI chatbot, My AI, allowing advertisers to connect with users during their conversations and reach them at the moment they have an interest in their offering. This move follows similar experiments by Bing and Google in inserting ads into their AI chatbots.
Prosecutors are requesting permission for a witness stuck in war-torn Ukraine to testify virtually against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, as his defense team does not consent to the request.
US-based crypto exchange Gemini is shutting down its trading operations in the Netherlands due to requirements imposed by the central bank, but may reopen Dutch customer accounts in the future.
Former President Jimmy Carter's 99th birthday celebration at his presidential library in Atlanta was rescheduled due to the threat of a government shutdown, but the festivities remained lively despite the uncertain political climate.
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has the potential to revolutionize industries and enhance daily life by harnessing the power of machines to perform tasks that humans can do, such as music composition and problem-solving, while also possessing the ability to comprehend and learn data in any form, making it more similar to human intelligence. AGI can have applications in various domains, including healthcare, education, manufacturing, finance, and transportation, and it also presents ethical considerations that need to be addressed.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy called for consequences after Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulled a fire alarm in a congressional office building as lawmakers grappled over a short-term funding bill.
The Federal Reserve's commitment to higher interest rates has led to a surge in Treasury yields, causing significant disruptions in the bond market and affecting various sectors of the economy.
Bitcoin (BTC) prices are expected to remain bearish in the short term, but analysts anticipate a significant price increase after the 2024 halving event due to past performance and long-term valuation metrics.
The European Union's carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) is now applicable to certain exports, causing concerns for small businesses regarding disruptions in the trade of industrial goods.
The Bank of England has been criticized for not accurately predicting inflation, leading to a review of its forecasting models by former Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke and highlighting the need for diverse and combined forecasts in order to accurately predict inflation.
The Huawei Mate 60 RS is a high-end smartphone with a powerful camera, long battery life, and satellite call capabilities, available in China with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB or 1 TB of storage.
The government website COVIDtests.gov is back online, allowing American households to order free at-home COVID-19 tests which will be delivered by the United States Postal Service.
Colorado Congressperson Lauren Boebert offers a non-apology for her behavior in a theater, blaming the incident on the theater's infrared cameras and claiming to have learned her lesson.
Despite expectations of higher interest rates causing a spike in unemployment and a recession, the Federal Reserve's rate hikes have managed to slow inflation without dire consequences, thanks to factors such as replenished supplies, changes in the job market, and continued consumer and business spending.
The European Union is investigating Nvidia's alleged anticompetitive practices in the AI chip market, where the company holds a dominant position with an 80% market share.
Nvidia's DLSS 3.5 and Ray Reconstruction features enhance the visuals and performance of ray tracing in Cyberpunk 2077, providing minor improvements and compatibility with a range of RTX graphics cards.
Ukraine's special forces claimed to have killed Admiral Viktor Sokolov, Russia's top admiral in Crimea, and 33 other officers in a missile attack on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, as tensions in the region escalate.
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Most Asian currencies were mixed on Monday, with the Indian rupee leading losses, following hawkish comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve, while the Philippine peso and South Korean won strengthened.
The iPhone 16 series is expected to feature a new capacitive button called the "Capture Button" which will be one of the main selling points, functioning similarly to the Home Button on the iPhone SE, and the lineup may also include a capacitive Action Button known as "Project Atlas."
Bitcoin has been officially recognized as a unique digital currency by a Shanghai People's Court in China, despite the country's ban on cryptocurrencies, indicating a potential shift in legal positions related to ownership within the existing constraints.
The UK economy is expected to slow in 2023 and 2024 due to high interest rates, continued uncertainty, and low productivity, with GDP growth predicted to drop to 0.4% this year and 0.3% in 2024, according to economists at KPMG and the OECD.
Mineko's Night Market is a visually stunning cozy life sim with repetitive grinding and little payoff, resulting in a game that feels empty and lacks purpose.
Microsoft is hiring a Principal Program Manager Nuclear Technology to lead the integration of Small Modular Reactors and microreactors to power datacenters and develop a global energy strategy.
The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $785 million, making it the fourth largest prize in the game's history, with the next drawing taking place on Monday.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former rising star of the crypto world and founder of FTX, faces trial for alleged financial crimes after his businesses collapsed and he was charged with fraud, with his on-again, off-again lover and the CEO of Alameda Research, Caroline Ellison, expected to testify against him.
Widespread complaints of overheating in the new iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are caused by a software bug in iOS 17 and recent updates to third-party apps, according to Apple, who is working on fixes with app developers.
OpenAI's ChatGPT has been upgraded to include multimodal capabilities, allowing users to interact with the chatbot using images and voice prompts, creating a more personalized and versatile AI tool.
