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OpenAI CEO tells US senators regulation is 'critical'
Sam Altman, the chief executive of ChatGPT's OpenAI, told US lawmakers on Tuesday that regulating artificial intelligence was essential, after his chatbot stunned the world. "OpenAI was founded on the belief that artificial intelligence has the potential to improve nearly every aspect of our lives, but also that it creates serious risks," Altman told a Senate judiciary subcommittee hearing.
South African pupils’ reading scores decline, landing SA in last place behind 57 countries in global test
South Africa reading crisis has deepened with the nations Grade 4 learners coming last out of 57 countries in an global reading assessment on comprehension.
Sello Maake KaNcube received praise for seeking justice for Senzo Meyiwa after Zandie Khumalo's alleged stunt: "Thank you"
Sello Maake kaNcube sought justice for Senzo Meyiwa after Zandie Khumalo trended for requesting to testify privately. The 'Skeem Saam' star fans applauded him.
QatarEnergy awards $10 bn gas contract to Technip Energies, CCC
QatarEnergy said Tuesday it awarded a contract worth about $10 billion to a joint venture of France's Technip Energies and Consolidated Contractors Company, in the Gulf emirate's latest major gas deal. "Technip holds a comfortable majority of the capital," a source close to the French company told AFP. Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) is a global engineering and construction firm.
Republicans, Democrats trade blame before US debt talks
President Joe Biden and Republican leaders are set to reconvene Tuesday for crunch talks on raising US borrowing limits, with a possible debt default now just weeks away. - Breaking the stalemate - Little progress was made in the first round of talks between Biden and congressional leaders last week, with both sides blaming each other for the stalemate.
Martha Stewart, 81, is oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model
American lifestyle guru Martha Stewart has become the oldest cover model for Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit edition, at the age of 81. "Usually I'm motivated by pay but this time I was motivated by showing people that a woman my age can still look good, feel good, be good," Stewart said in a video on Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition website.
Former celebrity couple Mohale Motaung and Somizi Mhlongo locked in legal battle over damaged car
Former celebrity couple Mohale Motaung and Somizi Mhlongo are heading towards a potential court battle over a damaged car, with Mohale demanding compensation.
US retail sales, industrial production post April gains
Retail sales in the United States returned to growth in April fueled by a rebound in motor vehicle sales, data released Tuesday showed, but not by as much as many expected. - Strong vehicle production - A separate report released Tuesday by the Federal Reserve showed industrial production rose 0.5 percent month-on-month, beating median expectations of economists surveyed by MarketWatch.
SA makes fun of Ramokgopa for looking up when asked about loadshedding: “Signaling solar”
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa habitually looks up whenever he is questioned about loadshedding. SA picked up on the tick and has poked fun at him.
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