Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday urged the international community to build a global consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) governance, highlighting security risks amid the raging tech race between Beijing and Washington. Speaking at the opening of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, Li said it is prudent to look at “how to find a balance between development …
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In an intriguing turn of events, scientists have been exploring the possibility of adding the first-ever negative leap second. This comes after significant changes in Earth’s rotation speed, which has been accelerating since 2020. For instance, July 9 and July 22 of this year were recorded as unusually short days, losing roughly 1.3 and 1.4 milliseconds, respectively. As we move …
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In early 2025, the Chinese company DeepSeek released its R1 artificial intelligence model, sending shock waves throughout policy circles in the United States. Despite U.S. export controls on advanced semiconductors, the company had managed to develop a customizable open technology that could compete with some of the most advanced proprietary American AI models, and many feared that U.S. leadership in …
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Osmond Chia Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images Matcha mania is sweeping the world. The bright green Japanese tea can be found in everything from Starbucks’ lattes in the UK to Krispy Kreme doughnuts in Singapore. The global matcha craze is being driven by social media, with influencers sharing brewing tips, reviews and recipes. The “Matcha Tok” hashtag has clocked …
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The FCC on Thursday finally signed off on the marriage of Skydance Media and Paramount Global. The $8 billion deal has faced myriad challenges on its way to the finish line but will be made official in the coming days by the companies. No shareholder vote or other approvals are required. With the FCC’s blessing, the transaction will reshape the …
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The World Health Organization has issued an urgent call for action as cases of chikungunya virus explode across the globe. The chikungunya virus is spread primarily by the Aedes mosquito species and nearly half a million people became infected between 2004 and 2005 – leading to a worldwide epidemic. Chikungunya infections are most common in Asia, Africa and South America though more …
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