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Perplexity did not respond to requests for comment. In a statement emailed to WIRED, News Corp chief executive Robert Thomson compared Perplexity unfavorably to OpenAI. “We applaud principled companies like OpenAI, which understands that integrity and creativity are essential if we are to realize the potential of Artificial Intelligence,” the statement says. “Perplexity is not […]
2NE1 members (from left) Dara, CL, Bom, and Minzy. Image: Instagram/@chaelincl Ticket scalpers of K-pop group 2NE1‘s upcoming two-day Manila concert in November has caught the attention of returning senatorial aspirant Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, who said the rampant unlawful ticket resale should be investigated. 2NE1 will hold their “Welcome Back” reunion concert at the Mall of […]
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi appeared on Friday’s episode of the Hard Fork podcast. Khosrowshahi called Elon Musk’s vision for Tesla robotaxis ‘pretty compelling.’ Musk unveiled the Tesla robotaxi — called Cybercab — earlier this month. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping called this week for troops to strengthen their preparedness for war, state media reported on Saturday, just days after Beijing staged large-scale military drills around Taiwan. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, speaks at a United Nations Office at Geneva on January 18, 2017. Photo: Jean-Marc Ferré/UN Geneva, […]
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A Telegram group posted what it says is leaked US intel on Israel’s attack plans against Iran. Middle East Spectator shared the documents but couldn’t verify their authenticity. US officials have not yet commented publicly on the possible leak. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the […]
Have you ever left a video call wondering how your tone came across or how others really felt about the conversation? Imagine if you could instantly understand what was said and the emotions behind it! I recently came across Read AI, an AI meeting assistant designed to analyze emotions in real-time during video calls. Research […]
British foreign minister David Lammy on Saturday called for a resumption of dialogue between London and Beijing, urging the two sides to engage in “more diplomacy” as he concluded a rare diplomatic visit to China. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on October 3, 2024. Photo: Isaac Atkin-Mayne/FCDO. China and Britain are seeking to reset ties […]
Cheryl Cole, who shared a son with Liam Payne, has issued a statement on the death of the superstar. In a paragraph posted to Instagram, Cole pleaded with the media to stop with “abhorrent reports” and “media exploitation” of his death for the sake of their son Bear. “As I try to navigate this earth […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday condemned comments by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggesting that Kyiv would seek nuclear weapons if it could not join Nato as a “dangerous provocation”. The Ukrainian leader made the comments at an EU summit on Thursday, in which he said “either Ukraine will have nuclear weapons, which will protect […]