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Baidu shares fall after disappointing AI chatbot debut
Baidu shares fall after disappointing AI chatbot debut
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Chinese search engine company Baidu's shares fell as much as 10 percent on Thursday after the company unveiled its ChatGPT-like AI software, with investors unimpressed by the bot's display of linguistic and maths skills. Baidu's Hong Kong-listed shares plunged immediately after the software was unveiled, sliding by more than 10 percent at one point.

Sweden rediscovers poverty as inflation soars
Sweden rediscovers poverty as inflation soars
Business and Economy
by  AFP

It's not yet 6 am and dozens of homeless people are already queuing outside Stockholm's central station for breakfast, their numbers bigger than ever, charities say. "So many people are coming here to breakfast," said Kavian Ferdowsi who runs a charity helping the homeless.

Greek unions launch 24-hour walkout over train tragedy
Greek unions launch 24-hour walkout over train tragedy
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Greek unions on Thursday begin a 24-hour walkout with demonstrations planned in major cities to voice outrage over last month's train disaster, which claimed 57 lives. The tragedy has exposed decades of safety failings in Greek railways and has put major pressure on the conservative government ahead of national elections.