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Microsoft teases lifelike avatar AI tech but gives no release date
Researchers at Microsoft have revealed a new artificial tool that can create deeply realistic human avatars -- but offered no timetable to make it available to the public, citing concerns about facilitating deep fake content. "It paves the way for real-time engagements with lifelike avatars that emulate human conversational behaviors," researchers said in the post.
X owner Musk says opposed to US ban of competitor TikTok
Elon Musk on Friday came out against banning TikTok in the United States, even if it would mean less competition for his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, as the initiative sees fresh bipartisan momentum in Congress. "TikTok should not be banned in the USA, even though such a ban may benefit the X platform," Musk said in a post on the social network he acquired in 2022.
IMF calls on EU to deepen single market integration to boost growth
Deeper integration of the European Union's internal market could prove crucial for boosting lackluster economic growth and productivity levels in the 27-member trading bloc, a senior IMF official told AFP Friday. Beyond deepening regional integration, the IMF report suggested other ways to boost flagging productivity levels, including by increasing digitalization and enacting structural reforms.
Ex-SANDF General facing R2.2m fraud charges is out on bail
Former SANDF Brigadier-General Eddy Modlane who was accused of defrauding the army R2.2m fraud was granted R10,000 bail and will return to court on 17 July 2024.
US fines Thailand-based firm $20 mn for Iran sanctions violations
The United States fined a Thailand-based firm $20 million on Friday for more than 450 possible Iran sanctions violations -- a day after Washington slapped fresh sanctions on Iran following last weekend's attack on Israel.
Man shows desperate attempt to save to his poisoned dog with home remedy
A TikTok video captures a dog owner nursing his beloved pet back to health. The animal was allegedly poisoned by someone in the South African township.
Anele Mdoda rings in the weekend at 947 studios and dances with comedian Celeste Ntuli
947 radio presenter Anele Mdoda rang in the weekend at the 947 studios with comedian Celeste Ntuli. The ladies were excited to start off the weekend with a bang.
Advanced economies pledge $11 bn to boost World Bank lending
A group of advanced economies have pledged $11 billion in new funding commitments to boost the World Bank's lending capacity by up to $70 billion over a decade, the development lender announced Friday. By leveraging the resources pledged, the bank should be able to provide up to $70 billion in new lending over a 10-year period.
Woman shows off R2,5k groceries for two, Mzansi in awe: "That’s a lot"
A woman took to her TikTok account to show off R2 500 worth of groceries for two people. She bought them at Frontline Hyper, and SA online users were envious.
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