Thursday, March 30, 2023

Thailand's extreme air pollution: 'I feel sorry for my daughter'

More than 1.3 million Thais have fallen ill this year from a spike in extreme air pollution.

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Friend or foe: Can computer coders trust ChatGPT?

The artificial intelligence ChatGPT can write computer code, but its help comes with many potential problems.

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Thailand: Watch wildfire engulf a mountain in Khao Laem National Park

The blaze raced through Khao Laem National Park on Wednesday night.

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'Power up Britain' plan targets emissions and costs

Ministers say the UK should have Europe's cheapest electricity by 2050, but critics call plans a "rehash".

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The 70s nuclear relic that may be about to open at last

Finished in 1986, the Bataan plant in the Philippines has never produced a kilowatt of electricity.

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Space scientists reveal brightest gamma explosion ever

Nasa satellites detected an explosion two billion light-years away which lit up the galaxy.

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New cars sold in EU must be zero-emission from 2035

The deal was delayed for weeks after Germany called for an exemption for cars running on e-fuels.

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Sunday, March 26, 2023

Elon Musk: Twitter says parts of source code leaked online

Elon Musk has also reportedly indicated Twitter is now worth less than half the amount he paid for it.

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Friday, March 24, 2023

Extreme weather: What is it and how is it connected to climate change?

Heatwaves, wildfires, floods and droughts highlight how extreme weather is linked to climate change.

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Do Kwon: Fugitive crypto mogul believed caught in Montenegro

Police believe they have arrested Do Kwon, the crypto boss accused of a multibillion-dollar fraud.

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What is gene-edited food and is it safe to eat?

Gene-edited food can now be developed and sold in England, but not in the rest of the UK.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

OpenAI makers 'feel awful' about ChatGPT bug's fix

The bug let some users peek into other conversations - but the solution has a downside.

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Why a TikTok ban could be hard to enforce

The US government is threatening to ban TikTok - how would that work?

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Bill Gates: AI is most important tech advance in decades

The former Microsoft boss says AI is the second revolutionary technology he's seen in his lifetime.

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Hungary official takes on German MEP in AI 'rap battle'

It's fair to say neither man's effort is likely to dominate the streaming charts.

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Monday, March 20, 2023

How Elon Musk's tweets unleashed a wave of hate

The Twitter owner's response to a BBC investigation highlights how abuse is thriving on the platform.

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Amazon to cut another 9,000 jobs

The online retail giant said the positions would be closed "in the next few weeks".

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Five things we've learned from UN climate report

BBC environment correspondent Matt McGrath outlines the key takeaways from the latest IPCC report.

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BBC advises staff to delete TikTok from work phones

The corporation is taking the decision over privacy and security concerns about the popular app.

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Saturday, March 18, 2023

Cyclone Gabrielle: The New Zealand flood victims too scared to go home

Cyclone Gabrielle has sparked a nationwide debate about climate change and vulnerable homes.

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Friday, March 17, 2023

Thousands may have lost out to crypto trading app

Experts who investigated iEarn Bot say it could be part of one of the biggest-ever crypto scandals.

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Microsoft brings ChatGP-style tech to Office365

The tech giant reveals how AI will be embedded into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Chancellor announces £1m Manchester Prize for AI

The Budget also promises funding for a supercomputer and a £2.5bn quantum-computing research programme.

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Spacesuit for return to the Moon unveiled

After 40 years Nasa's astronauts finally get a spacesuit upgrade for their next mission to the Moon.

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

OpenAI announces ChatGPT successor GPT-4

The fourth version of the AI chatbot can process both images and text.

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Monday, March 13, 2023

Vinyl records outsell CDs for first time in decades

Streaming may be king, but fans of physical albums are weighing in with record sales growth

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Sunday, March 12, 2023

TikTok users shrug at China fears: 'It's hard to care'

Political outcry about TikTok national security risks has made little dent among users.

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Asteroid headed toward Earth may arrive on Valentine's Day 2046 - Nasa

The space rock has about a 1 in 560 chance of hitting this planet, the agency says.

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Campaigners slam government river bathing decision

Just one river included in government's proposal for new designated swimming sites

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Can VR influencers save the metaverse?

Some people think the vision of a virtual world is dead. But others still believe it's the future.

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Danish public broadcaster advises staff against using TikTok

Journalists needing access to the app for research must ask for permission to use special "TikTok phones".

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Scientist creates eggs from male mouse cells

Researchers have created eggs from the cells of male mice, raising the prospect of male couples having their own children.

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Monday, March 6, 2023

A Documentary: By ChatGPT

Making a documentary powered by artificial intelligence (AI) reassured me my job’s safe, for now at least.

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Sir David Attenborough: Three must-see moments in new series

The nature presenter returns to TV screens to explore natural history in Britain and Ireland.

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Twitter links and posting images down

It's the second time in a week that the platform has had significant problems.

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Attenborough's Wild Isles shows us our own 'spectacular' nature

The nature presenter returns to TV screens to explore the natural history of Britain and Ireland.

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Friday, March 3, 2023

Arm opts for New York stock listing in blow to London

The 'crown jewel' of the UK tech sector says it will only pursue a US listing this year.

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Airlines sue Dutch government over flight cuts

The government cited noise pollution and climate concerns in its decision to restrict flights.

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Horizon: Scientists warn Sunak on EU research programme

PM Rishi Sunak is warned not to go back on his pledge to re-join the EU's science research programme.

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Ros Atkins on... The creeping TikTok bans

The app has been banned from employee phones by various governments amid security concerns.

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Twitch streamer Kai Cenat breaks subscriber record

The 21-year-old has amassed 300,000 subscribers, after a month-long 'subathon' to increase viewers.

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The UK-made boxing game gunning for heavyweight success

How a small British developer hopes to put boxing back in contention in the video game sports genre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8kuhPAf