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Tencent claims new AI chat bot skills comparable to ChatGPT
Chinese tech giant Tencent on Thursday claimed its new chatbot had some capabilities on par with top US rival ChatGPT, as the global artificial intelligence race heats up. Chinese tech giants have joined the global rush to develop rival software, with e-commerce stalwarts Alibaba and JD.com also announcing similar projects.
Why China's response to economic challenges is not working
Data from China on Thursday showing falling exports fanned more fears about a slowdown in the world's second-biggest economy, which has struggled with its post-Covid recovery. And a post-Covid rally has since completely run out of steam.
Hilarious TikTok video of Mzansi men switching to Afrikaans after drinking brandy and coke goes viral
A funny TikTok video showed African men starting to speak Afrikaans after drinking brandy and Coke, and it defeated Mzansi people. The accuracy is on point.
Dr Nandipha Magudumana prays in court on her birthday as bail hope hangs in the balance, SA unmoved
Disgraced doctor Nandipha Magudumana seemingly turned to God and prayed while awaiting her fate at her bail hearing at the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court.
Asian markets retreat further as US data fans rate hike fears
Asian investors took fright Thursday at a forecast-busting reading on the US services sector that revived speculation the Federal Reserve could lift interest rates again, compounding a spike in oil prices that has fanned fresh inflation fears.
Labour, infrastructure issues hold back surging Vietnam investment
President Joe Biden visits Hanoi Sunday to boost economic ties as Washington looks to move away from over-reliance on China, but a lack of highly skilled labour and infrastructure weaknesses mean Vietnam may struggle to replace its neighbour.
New York City cracks down on Airbnb, other short-term rentals
If you've been trying to book an apartment for a short vacation in New York in recent weeks, you may have been surprised at how little is available on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO. A city law went into effect this week that bans rentals for less than 30 days, leaving a good part of the 36,000 short-term tourist apartments in the city out of the rental game.
Self-driving car revolution is coming, but slowly
In Munich, where this week's IAA motor show is taking place, an interactive street survey elicits an overwhelming "yes" when asking passers-by if they would take a self-driving taxi from the station to the Oktoberfest beer festival.
Google to require political ads to disclose AI creations
Google on Wednesday said it will mandate that political advertisements on its platforms disclose when images and audio have been altered or created using tools such as artificial intelligence (AI).
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