Google limits artificial intelligence chatbot Gemini from answering inquiries about global elections

(Reuters) – Google is limiting its artificial intelligence chatbot Gemini from answering questions about this year’s upcoming global elections, the Alphabet-owned company said on Tuesday, as it looks to avoid potential missteps in deploying the technology. The update comes as advances in generative artificial intelligence, including image and video generation, raise public concerns about misinformation … Read more

UN Secretary-General worries about global regression of women’s rights

United Nations – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday that the rights of women and girls around the world are being regressed, while millions of people are bearing the brunt of war and conflict. “Hard-won progress is being reversed,” Guterres told hundreds of women’s rights advocates, officials and activists at the opening of … Read more

With more than 3.5 million cases of fraud in the UK, Princess Anne calls for global efforts to tackle fraud

Opening the Global Fraud Summit, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne said fraud was occurring at such a rapid pace that a global effort was needed to combat crime. The inaugural event, held at London’s Guildhall, saw senior ministers and representatives from 11 countries discuss how law enforcement agencies can come together to strengthen the global … Read more

Meta says it is investigating global Facebook and Instagram service outages

Washington — Meta said on Tuesday it was investigating a widespread outage across its Facebook, Instagram and Threads platforms after users around the world were locked out of their accounts. Meta spokesman Andy Stone posted on X (formerly Twitter): “We are aware that people are having difficulty accessing our service. We are working to resolve … Read more

Vietnam’s capital Hanoi ranks among the most polluted cities

Nearly 100 flights to and from Hanoi International Airport delayed or diverted Hanoi, Vietnam: Streets in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi were shrouded in thick smog on Monday, with visibility greatly reduced due to air pollution caused by high concentrations of particulate matter emitted by vehicles and fine construction-related dust. The level of PM2.5 harmful small particles … Read more

Freedom House: Global civil liberties decline for 18 consecutive years

Washington — Civil liberties around the world will decline for the 18th consecutive year by 2023, with conflict and flawed elections the biggest factors, a new report finds. The nonprofit Freedom House found that political rights and civil liberties have deteriorated for more than a fifth of the population. Of the 210 countries and territories … Read more

Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra will be released in China soon; global release to follow

The Xiaomi Mi 14 Ultra has been confirmed to launch in China soon and will be launched globally at the 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona later this month. The company has confirmed the design and color options of the phone as well as some key camera details ahead of the launch.In China, the … Read more

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman looks to boost global AI chipset production, seeks huge investment

Last updated: February 9, 2024 15:44 US Standard Time San Francisco, California, USA OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is in talks with investors including the United Arab Emirates to raise funds for a technology initiative to boost global chip manufacturing capabilities and expand its efforts to power artificial intelligence, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. Ability … Read more

Putin on artificial intelligence and the risk of global war

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed war and peace in Ukraine, the risks of advances in genetics and artificial intelligence and fears of a world war in an interview published Friday. Here are the highlights, as translated from Russian by Reuters based on Kremlin transcripts. war and peace in ukraine After a half-hour lecture on … Read more