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The biggest imagination-capturing advances in generative artificial intelligence (AI) so far have been across text-based interfaces.  Even AI-generated images and videos are having a moment. But humans could speak to one another before they could write, draw or do much else. So why is it that the oldest form of interpersonal interaction — the voice […]

Indonesia’s president has issued a stark warning after wrapping up a summit of Southeast Asian countries that was joined by China, the United States and Russia

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Statistics: Posted by karetaker — Thu Sep 07, 2023 3:50 pm

Temperatures pass 30C (86F) for four consecutive days, and more is yet to come.

1. September heatwave longest on record  BBC
2. UK heatwave: Hottest day expected on Saturday as sweltering weather continues  BBC
3. Check your Wi-Fi router immediately or face a broadband blackout this week  Express
4. UK weather forecast: Exact day heatwave will come to an end  LBC
5. Health heat warning: NHS braced for influx of patients during heatwave as officials urge public to be cautious  Daily Mail
6. View Full coverage on Google News

A quiet period for the IT industry is a good time to rebuild and refresh, apparently

Sean “Diddy” Combs may be taking a victory lap off his recent decision to return Bad Boy publishing rights to artists and songwriters, but at least one of his former rappers is not impressed. Mark Curry, who was featured on several of the label’s tracks, most notably “Bad Boy 4 Life,” doesn’t think artists getting…

Lee Weather Team Meteorologists Joe Martucci and Sean Sublette say the East Coast is likely to only receive indirect impacts from Lee next week - but is still watching for a close brush by with the hurricane.

Good news for PC users: Windows desktop software isn’t going anywhere. In fact, every operating system wants to run it.

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Deliveries of Boeing 737 Max aircraft for the year will be at the "low end" of guidance, a top executive at the company says.

The seam-bowling all-rounder disclosed telling skipper Jos Buttler that he wouldn't bowl in the tournament and play as a specialist batter.

The 20-year-old former international with Slovakia U18 team, was announced as the club’s new signing after IFX and ADA representatives reached an agreement with Šarišský on early August.

Coach Allister Coetzee wants Namibia to aim higher than earning a historic first win at the tournament when the Rugby World Cup begins.

The fifth has been the high for the month and also the average high in any year. The odds of lower prices are increased by 1.88-year cycle which peaked on the 28th.

Will Ferrell, Jason Schwartzman, Holland Taylor, and Tony Hale co-star in the Hulu comedy, out November 3.

He did it again.

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A jury has begun weighing contempt of Congress charges against Trump White House official Peter Navarro over his failure to cooperate with a subpoena from the committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — A jury began weighing contempt of Congress charges against Trump White House official Peter Navarro on Thursday…

On August 23 2023, like millions of Indians, I was watching Vikram’s descent on the moon. As the landing reached its climax, the live feed was replaced by PM Modi’s smiling visage. An important moment in space history was sacrificed so that India could watch Mr. Modi waving a flag.    

Prince Buster wrote:

If Dave could somehow get us two more wins, he should get the freedom of the city award. More deserving than a well known person.

Statistics: Posted by Eastern Wildcat — Thu Sep 07, 2023 3:49 pm

Saturday will see the start of NATO’s major naval drills in the Baltic Sea that are expected to involve some 30 ships and over 3,000 service members who will conduct the war games close to the Russian border. What’s the goal of these maneuvers and what signs do the drills send to Russia?