France not considering nationalising Atos -ministry source
PARIS France's government is not considering nationalising IT consulting group Atos, a finance ministry source said on Monday
2023-10-23 18:54
China spy agency's social media debut calls for 'all members of society' to combat espionage
China's highly secretive civilian spy agency has launched a public account on a major social media platform to call on "all members of society" to join its fight against espionage, offering rewards and protection for those who provide information.
2023-08-02 14:59
Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic announce industry group to promote safe AI development
Some of the world's top artificial intelligence companies are launching a new industry body to work together — and with policymakers and researchers — on ways to regulate the development of bleeding-edge AI.
2023-07-26 23:24
Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions
For the first time since 2011, Spotify confirms a price hike for about 200m ad-free subscribers.
2023-07-25 05:53
6 Fascinating Facts About Geoffrey Chaucer
'The Canterbury Tales' author Geoffrey Chaucer's work spanned poetry and prose and ranged from the humorous to the scientific—but there's so much more to know about the "father of English poetry."
2023-07-03 20:23
Analysis-Canadian wildfires shutter sawmills, drive up lumber prices
By Rod Nickel WINNIPEG, Manitoba Canada's worst-ever spring wildfire season has forced its forestry industry to shutter sawmills,
2023-06-12 18:17
Turkish Investors Looking for Haven Turn to Stablecoin Tether
People in Turkey are running to the crypto market as a haven against the collapsing lira currency. Local
2023-06-10 14:21
AI industry and researchers sign statement warning of 'extinction' risk
Dozens of AI industry leaders, academics and even some celebrities on Tuesday called for reducing the risk of global annihilation due to artificial intelligence, arguing in a brief statement that the threat of an AI extinction event should be a top global priority.
2023-05-30 21:49
Douyin: Chinese livestreamer dies after filming drinking video
The 34-year-old livestreamer's death sparks outcry and calls for a crackdown on video sites.
2023-05-22 18:48
Why Does Plastic Never Fully Dry in the Dishwasher?
Plastic containers are usually still covered in water after they’ve been through the dishwasher. Blame science—not your dishwasher.
2023-05-17 21:20