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The Download: the future of AlphaFold, and chatbot privacy concerns

In 2017, John Jumper, who had recently completed a PhD in theoretical chemistry, applied for a position at Google DeepMind after hearing about a project aimed at predicting protein structures. By 2020, he, along with CEO Demis Hassabis, developed AlphaFold 2, an AI system that accurately predicts protein structures to an atomic level, achieving results […]

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Man ‘Proudly’ Dumps Trash into Ocean, Shrugs When Activist Asks Who Will Clean It; Viral Video Sparks Outrage

A video that has gained significant attention on social media shows a man disposing of a full bag of garbage into the ocean. When approached by climate activist Lisbon Ferrao, who asked, “Yeh sab kachra saaf kaun karega?” he suggested that she should clean it. The incident, now viewed nearly a million times, has led

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'I didn't expect that' – minimum wage chat leaves some shocked

Tyler Edwards from the BBC conducted a survey with individuals under the age of 25 in Cardiff to gather their opinions on the recent increase in the minimum wage. The increase aims to provide better financial support for low-income workers, especially in the context of rising living costs. Respondents shared their perspectives on whether the

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The Download: AI and the economy, and slop for the masses

Understanding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the economy is a critical issue, with various perspectives emerging regarding its implications. To delve deeper into this topic, Mat Honan, the editor in chief, will facilitate a special subscriber-only Roundtable discussion featuring David Rotman, editor at large, and Richard Waters, a columnist for the Financial Times.

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After viral fame, internet crush Girija Oak, the girl in blue saree, shares her auto-rickshaw struggles and other parents reaction at her son’s school

Girija Oak, a Marathi and Hindi film actor known for her roles in *Jawan*, *Qala*, and *The Vaccine War*, has recently gained widespread attention online after a video of her in a blue saree went viral. This unexpected surge in popularity led to her being designated as the “national crush” by social media users. In

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US suspends immigration requests for Afghans after National Guard shooting

The United States has halted the processing of all immigration requests from Afghans following an incident in which an Afghan man was identified as the shooter in an attack that critically injured two National Guard soldiers near the White House. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced this decision is pending a review of security

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BBC on the scene of the Hong Kong apartment block blaze

A fire has resulted in the deaths of at least 44 individuals, according to local authorities. It took emergency personnel approximately 18 hours to bring the fire under control. Information regarding the cause of the fire and the specific location has not been detailed. The response time and efforts of the local authorities in managing

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Strong iPhone 17 sales may push Apple ahead of Samsung this year

Counterpoint Research has projected that Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup may surpass Samsung in global smartphone shipments for the first time in 14 years. According to reports from CNBC and Bloomberg, Apple is estimated to ship 243 million units this year, compared to Samsung’s 235 million, giving Apple a 19.4 percent share of the smartphone market,

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AI-generated GTA VI gameplay clips are going viral, its creator calls it an experiment

Recently, various AI-generated gameplay clips of the anticipated game GTA VI have circulated on social media platforms such as X and Instagram. The clips feature visuals like rain-soaked streets and glimpses of Vice City at night, which have been mistaken by some as authentic footage from Rockstar Games. However, these clips are confirmed to be

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Grants awarded to tackle cost-of-living crisis in Dorset

Organisations in Dorset addressing the cost-of-living crisis have received a total of £80,000 in grants. This funding was provided by Dorset Community Foundation in collaboration with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council and has been allocated to 23 local groups. The council indicated that the funds will support various initiatives, including the establishment of warm

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