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US ski great Vonn hails use of AI to protect Olympic athletes from online hate
US skiing great Lindsey Vonn has welcomed plans to use artificial intelligence to shield Olympic athletes from vicious online hate, recounting how she was "wildly harassed" before the 2018 Winter Games. "You have enough, as an athlete trying to perform at the Olympics, than to deal with people that you know want you to ski off a cliff.
Olympic chief Bach says AI can be a game changer for athletes
IOC president Thomas Bach said artificial intelligence can help identify talented athletes "in every corner of the world" as he unveiled the Olympic AI Agenda in London on Friday. "AI can help to identify athletes and talent in every corner of the world.
Quarter of UK 5 to 7-year-olds have smart phone: study
Around a quarter of British children aged between five and seven-years-old now have a smart phone, a study by the UK communications regulator said on Friday. The study follows a massive reaction from UK parents this year after one mother's Instagram post when viral.
Top 5 Reasons you should Own the Bruhm Black Series Premium Refrigerator, Air-Condition & Television
This guide delves into the world of Bruhm Black Series, exploring cutting-edge smart features targeted at elevating kitchen convenience with consumers.
Apple drops WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on official order: report
Apple has removed the Meta-owned WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China following an order from the country's top internet regulator, Bloomberg reported Friday citing the tech giant. "The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) ordered the removal of these apps from the China storefront based on their national security concerns," said Apple, referring to China's internet regulator.
Japan doctors sue Google Maps over 'punching bag' reviews
Around 60 doctors in Japan have accused Google Maps of ignoring vitriolic reviews of their clinics in a class-action lawsuit touted as the first of its kind. The case at Tokyo District Court is believed to be the first class-action lawsuit in Japan to target a platform over negative online reviews, a lawyer for the plaintiffs said.
Netflix beats expectations on profit and subscribers
Netflix topped expectations Thursday as it reported 9.3 million new subscribers and profits of $2.3 billion in the first three months of the year. Netflix took in $1 billion more in profit in the quarter than it did in the same period a year earlier, according to earnings figures.
Meta releases beefed-up AI models
Meta on Thursday introduced an improved AI assistant built on new versions of its open source "Llama" large language model for powering the technology. Being open source means that developers outside of Meta are free to customize Llama 3 as they wish and the company may then incorporate those improvements and insights in an updated version.
WhatsApp introduces new feature, works as personal assistant to users
Meta has decided to introduce a new feature on WhatsApp that will function as a personal assistant, offering users a fresh experience while using the messaging app.
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