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China's AI-Powered Sex Dolls Set To Revolutionise Intimacy: Report
Chinese scientists and engineers are integrating ChatGPT-like technology into sex robots to develop interactive, AI-powered companions, addressing both technical hurdles and ethical considerations.
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World Way Off Track On Most Sustainable Development Goals, Says UN Report
The world is way off track on most of the sustainable development targets agreed in 2015, such as tackling poverty and hunger, says a United Nations report which cites funding shortfalls, geopolitical tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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"Remarkable...": UN Hails India Life Expectancy, Per Capita Income Rise
In 2022, average life expectancy in India increased to 67.7 years and gross national income (GNI, per capita) has increased to $6951, a United Nations report has said.
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Microsoft Shuts Industrial Metaverse Project Airsim to Focus on AI, Lays Off Team Members
Microsoft has reportedly shut down its Airsim and Bonsai projects, both of which were part of its industrial metaverse development division. The members that were part of these respective teams were asked to join a virtual meeting earlier this week, where the software giant disclosed that they were being laid off. The software giant is looking to k...
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Afghanistan Currency Is World's Best-Performing Currency This Quarter: Report
However, despite this development, Afghanistan remains a poverty-stricken country with one of the worst global human rights records.
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Prejudices Against Women Remain "Deeply Embedded": UN Report
The lack of progress on gender biases comes as the UN also reports declining human development metrics in general, linked in particular to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton Quits Google to Speak Out Against Dangers of Artificial Intelligence: Report
Geoffrey Hinton, widely considered the "godfather of artificial intelligence" has resigned from his job at Google in order to warn about the dangers of AI technology, according to reports. The computer scientist told The New York Times that advancements in AI posed "profound risks to society and humanity".
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Microsoft Developing Its Own 'Athena' AI Chip That Will Power ChatGPT-Like Generative AI: Report
According to the report, the chips will be used for training large-language models and supporting inference - both needed by generative AI like the one used in ChatGPT to process massive amounts of data, recognize patterns and create new outputs to mimic human conversation.
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G20 Leaders Vow To Support Developing Nations To Rebuild More Accessible And Effective Education Systems
Underlining that access to education is a human right and a pivotal tool for inclusive and sustainable economic recovery, the Bali G20 declaration on Wednesday vowed to act in solidarity with developing countries to rebuild more resilient.
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China Opens Illegal Police Stations Across Globe: Report
In a quest to emerge as a global superpower, the Chinese government has opened numerous illegal police stations across the world including in developed countries like Canada and Ireland, triggering concerns among human rights campaigners.
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IITs 'Temples' Developing Scientific Temper, Shaping Humanity's Future: Dharmendra Pradhan
The Union Education Minister released the Strategic Plan 2021-27 of IIT Madras which proposed an ambitious growth phase for the institute and dedicated Mphasis Centre for Quantum Sciences and Kotak IIT (M) Save Energy Mission today.
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Assam Governor Highlights Role Of Education For Development
Speaking at the ninth convocation of Assam Down Town University here, the Governor said the education system needs to continually address the rapidly changing professional ecosystem to produce employable human resources. A total of 1,300 graduates have received their degrees.
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Truly Autonomous Cars May Be Impossible Without Human Touch: Report
Autonomous vehicle (AV) startups have raised tens of billions of dollars based on promises to develop truly self-driving cars, but industry executives and experts say remote human supervisors may be needed permanently to help robot drivers in trouble.
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Pandemic Hit Education Worldwide; India's 'Expected Years Of Schooling' Drops To 11.9 Years: UN Report
The United Nations report published Thursday, stated that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the education system worldwide, including India.
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Pandemic Set Human Development Back By 5 Years Globally: UN Report
A United Nations report published Thursday argues that an unprecedented array of crises, chiefly among them COVID-19, has set human progress back five years and fueled a global wave of uncertainty.
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China's AI-Powered Sex Dolls Set To Revolutionise Intimacy: Report
Chinese scientists and engineers are integrating ChatGPT-like technology into sex robots to develop interactive, AI-powered companions, addressing both technical hurdles and ethical considerations.
-
World Way Off Track On Most Sustainable Development Goals, Says UN Report
The world is way off track on most of the sustainable development targets agreed in 2015, such as tackling poverty and hunger, says a United Nations report which cites funding shortfalls, geopolitical tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
"Remarkable...": UN Hails India Life Expectancy, Per Capita Income Rise
In 2022, average life expectancy in India increased to 67.7 years and gross national income (GNI, per capita) has increased to $6951, a United Nations report has said.
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Microsoft Shuts Industrial Metaverse Project Airsim to Focus on AI, Lays Off Team Members
Microsoft has reportedly shut down its Airsim and Bonsai projects, both of which were part of its industrial metaverse development division. The members that were part of these respective teams were asked to join a virtual meeting earlier this week, where the software giant disclosed that they were being laid off. The software giant is looking to k...
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Afghanistan Currency Is World's Best-Performing Currency This Quarter: Report
However, despite this development, Afghanistan remains a poverty-stricken country with one of the worst global human rights records.
-
Prejudices Against Women Remain "Deeply Embedded": UN Report
The lack of progress on gender biases comes as the UN also reports declining human development metrics in general, linked in particular to the Covid-19 pandemic.
-
'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton Quits Google to Speak Out Against Dangers of Artificial Intelligence: Report
Geoffrey Hinton, widely considered the "godfather of artificial intelligence" has resigned from his job at Google in order to warn about the dangers of AI technology, according to reports. The computer scientist told The New York Times that advancements in AI posed "profound risks to society and humanity".
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Microsoft Developing Its Own 'Athena' AI Chip That Will Power ChatGPT-Like Generative AI: Report
According to the report, the chips will be used for training large-language models and supporting inference - both needed by generative AI like the one used in ChatGPT to process massive amounts of data, recognize patterns and create new outputs to mimic human conversation.
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G20 Leaders Vow To Support Developing Nations To Rebuild More Accessible And Effective Education Systems
Underlining that access to education is a human right and a pivotal tool for inclusive and sustainable economic recovery, the Bali G20 declaration on Wednesday vowed to act in solidarity with developing countries to rebuild more resilient.
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China Opens Illegal Police Stations Across Globe: Report
In a quest to emerge as a global superpower, the Chinese government has opened numerous illegal police stations across the world including in developed countries like Canada and Ireland, triggering concerns among human rights campaigners.
-
IITs 'Temples' Developing Scientific Temper, Shaping Humanity's Future: Dharmendra Pradhan
The Union Education Minister released the Strategic Plan 2021-27 of IIT Madras which proposed an ambitious growth phase for the institute and dedicated Mphasis Centre for Quantum Sciences and Kotak IIT (M) Save Energy Mission today.
-
Assam Governor Highlights Role Of Education For Development
Speaking at the ninth convocation of Assam Down Town University here, the Governor said the education system needs to continually address the rapidly changing professional ecosystem to produce employable human resources. A total of 1,300 graduates have received their degrees.
-
Truly Autonomous Cars May Be Impossible Without Human Touch: Report
Autonomous vehicle (AV) startups have raised tens of billions of dollars based on promises to develop truly self-driving cars, but industry executives and experts say remote human supervisors may be needed permanently to help robot drivers in trouble.
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Pandemic Hit Education Worldwide; India's 'Expected Years Of Schooling' Drops To 11.9 Years: UN Report
The United Nations report published Thursday, stated that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the education system worldwide, including India.
-
Pandemic Set Human Development Back By 5 Years Globally: UN Report
A United Nations report published Thursday argues that an unprecedented array of crises, chiefly among them COVID-19, has set human progress back five years and fueled a global wave of uncertainty.
