LONDON — Elon Musk is beefing with British politicians again — and they’re not impressed. The X owner and Donald Trump ally brushed off a call from the House of Commons’ science and technology committee to answer questions on his role in riots that swept the U.K. this summer. Committee chair Chi Onwurah told POLITICO … Read more
It’s important civil servants “know what ‘good’ looks like,” said Robyn Scott, founder of Apolitical, a learning platform for public officials. “Because there are a lot of great companies out there … and there are a lot of snake oil salesmen.” Greasing the wheels of government Right now, AI isn’t widely used across government. The … Read more
Researchers analysed TikTok’s “For You” suggestions and discovered the page’s algorithm may be contributing to a significant issue for female users. It’s making some women dislike their own bodies. Australian researchers surveyed 273 women between 18 and 28 years old from July-October 2021 on their use of the social media platform. The participants were shown … Read more
The government is also seeking to restore order by supporting police to go after people who broke existing laws — including online — by stirring up violence, the spokesperson said. On Friday, Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds told the BBC the government was prepared to “quickly review and consider” the Online Safety Act, a landmark … Read more
MADRID: In a small apartment outside Madrid on Jan 11, 2022, an argument over household chores turned violent when Lobna Hemid’s husband smashed a wooden shoe rack and used one of the broken pieces to beat her. Her screams were heard by neighbours. Their four children, ages six to 12, were also home. Hemid’s husband … Read more
With 200,000 followers on TikTok and 44,000 on Instagram, the part-time influencer shares snippets of her private life, from a second-hand clothing haul to videos in which she explains the workings of the Brussels labyrinth to her followers. French liberal candidate Shannon Seban (28), part of the pro-Macron election list Besoin d’Europe (A Need For … Read more
If the latest unemployment rate wasn’t bad enough, now AI is taking over many industries in South Africa, too. According to Stats SA, in Q1 of 2024 alone, joblessness increased by 0.8% to 32.9% of the South African population. That’s another 300 000 people without an income, fighting for employment with the other 8.2 million. … Read more
Meta may not have sufficiently assessed the risks that underage users can access Facebook and Instagram and see inappropriate content, said the Commission. The company may also not have installed sufficiently efficient strong tools to verify the age of users and block children from accessing its platforms. The probe into Meta’s potentially inadequate protection of … Read more
The power of mathematical thinking lies in its ability to cultivate problem-solving skills essential for success in the 21st century. Mathematical thinking goes beyond memorisation of formulas and algorithms; it involves critical thinking, logical reasoning, and creative problem-solving. Encourage curiosity, experimentation, and questioning to foster a sense of mathematical curiosity and discovery.(Getty Images/iStockphoto (Representative Image)) … Read more
China should leverage AI-generated content for its international messaging and image building and enhance content scrutiny, according to commentary published on Friday by a newspaper of the Central Party School. In the article in Study Times, bylined Li Chunyan, called for China’s propaganda officials to pay more attention to the output of applications such as … Read more
