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'AI' named Collins Word of the Year
The abbreviation of artificial intelligence (AI) has been named the Collins Word of the Year for 2023, the dictionary publisher said on Tuesday. Lexicographers at Collins Dictionary said use of the term had "accelerated" and that it had become the dominant conversation of 2023.
Halloween hits Hollywood strike as actors boycott Barbie costumes
Generic ghosts and vague vampires haunted the Hollywood picket lines this Halloween, as striking actors tried to scare studio bosses by refusing to dress up as any of their famous characters. But despite the dire situation, Grace insisted that the strike should not totally prevent actors from dressing up and having some fun this Halloween.
UK kicks off world's first AI safety summit
The world's first major summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety opens in the UK on Wednesday, with political and tech leaders set to discuss possible responses to the society-changing technology. "If he were serious about safety, Rishi Sunak needed to roll deep and bring all of the UK majors and regulators in tow and he hasn't," she told a press conference in San Francisco.
NSFAS scandal exposes billions lost to 'ghost' students – taxpayer outrage grows
NSFAS faces backlash after reports of billions of rands lost to 'ghost' students come to light. The shocking mismanagement angers South Africans.
Guyana seeks UN court protection on 'sinister' Venezuela territorial claim
Guyana has asked the UN's highest court to stop a Venezuelan referendum on whether or not to annex the oil-rich Essequibo region both South American nations lay claim to. The proposed wording for the referendum describes the border as "fraudulently imposed" in 1899 and suggests the granting of Venezuelan citizenship to the people of an annexed Essequibo.
US Supreme Court weighs social media 'blocks' by public officials
Can a public official block someone from their personal social media accounts? "They are thus free to block users from their personal social media pages, unless they chose to operate those pages in their official capacities instead," he said.
Antitrust trial pits JetBlue against Biden administration
Midsized carrier JetBlue began squaring off in court Tuesday against the US Department of Justice in a closely-watched challenge to the Biden administration's antitrust policy. In a conference call to discuss earnings, JetBlue Chief Executive Robin Hayes Tuesday defended the deal, saying the transaction could close in the first half of 2024 if the airline wins in court.
Bankman-Fried struggles in final day of court testimony
Former crypto tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried struggled on Tuesday to explain his behavior during the last days of his FTX empire, as prosecutors shone a light on his willingness to take massive risks.
SA mourns the death of Nompilo Dlamini after long battle with Cystic Fibrosis
Nompilo Dlamini's family released a statement the woman lost her long battle with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). The 29-year-old passed away peacefully on her sleep.
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