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AI bot 'Jennifer' calling California voters for Congress hopeful
Jennifer spent her weekend calling California voters, urging them to cast their ballot in Tuesday's primary election for Democrat Peter Dixon. My name is Jennifer and I'm an artificial intelligence volunteer," she says, immediately declaring her identity in calls to Silicon Valley voters in the US congressional race.
US conspiracy theorists monetize 'Disease X' misinformation
Coined by the World Health Organization to denote a hypothetical future pandemic, "Disease X" is at the center of a blizzard of misinformation that American conspiracy theorists are amplifying -- and profiting from.
Investor group raises bid for US retailer Macy's to $6.6 bn
An investor group that offered to buy the struggling US department store chain Macy's in December and was turned down said Sunday it has sweetened its bid. “We remain frustrated by the delay tactics adopted by Macy's Board of Directors and its continued refusal to engage with our credible buyer group," the investors said.
"Dune: Part Two" spices up N.America box office with big opening
Bringing spice to a so-far lean movie year, Warner Bros.' new sci-fi film "Dune: Part Two" shot to the top of the North American box office this weekend, taking in an estimated $81.5 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
Several countries extend oil cuts to boost prices
Moscow, Riyadh and several other OPEC+ members on Sunday announced extensions to oil production cuts first announced in 2023 as part of an agreement among oil producers to boost prices following economic uncertainty.
Ekurhuleni man shoots son-in-law during scuffle, South Africans have questions
A man from Benoni in Ekurhuleni shot his son-in-law after a scuffle. His daughter called him after she argued with her husband and they fought over the gun.
City Power rolls out smart meters free of charge, South Africans unmoved
City Power has been rolling out new smart meters in Johannesburg since August last year. Residents aren't interested in the upgrades ahead of elections.
Nollywood actor John Ikechukwu Okafor passes away, Mzansi fans remember Mr Ibu: "What a legend"
John Ikechukwu Okafor has sadly passed away. The Nollywood actor lost his life from a cardiac arrest and received tributes from his adoring fans.
SANTACO sounds urgent warning amid escalating turf wars in Braamfontein's Taxi sector
SANTACO is raising the alarm over the rising taxi wars in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. There have been calls for an increase in safety as wars escalate.
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