Visual artists fight back against AI companies for repurposing their work
Three visual artists are suing artificial intelligence image-generators to protect their copyrights and careers
2023-08-31 14:22
At least 52 people have died in a fire in a building in South Africa's biggest city, authorities say
Emergency services say at least 52 people died in a fire in a multi-story building in Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city
2023-08-31 14:20
China's Baidu makes AI chatbot Ernie Bot publicly available
Chinese search engine and artificial intelligence firm Baidu has made its ChatGPT-equivalent language model, Ernie Bot, fully available to the public
2023-08-31 13:49
Gabon's military coup has overthrown a powerful political dynasty. Here's what to know
A military coup thrust the Central African nation of Gabon into turmoil Wednesday, unseating the president -- whose family had held power for more than half a century -- just minutes after he was named the winner of a contested election.
2023-08-31 13:26
At least 20 dead in Johannesburg fire
At least 20 people have died and 43 injured after a fire broke out in a five-story building in central Johannesburg early Thursday morning, according to South Africa's public broadcaster SABC.
2023-08-31 13:26
Some US airports strive to make flying more inclusive for those with dementia
With over 14 million people expected to check into airports nationwide for Labor Day weekend, a number of them inevitably will be travelers with dementia or some sort of cognitive impairment
2023-08-31 12:55
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pursued perks beyond impeachment allegations, ex-staffers say
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's accusers say impeachment charges don't tell the full story of how the three-term Republican reaped the benefits of elected office
2023-08-31 12:55
College students are still struggling with basic math. Professors blame the pandemic
U.S. colleges are searching for solutions as they see alarming numbers of students arrive with gaps in their math skills
2023-08-31 12:46
After Jacksonville shootings, historically Black colleges address security concerns, remain vigilant
The white supremacist shooter who killed three Black residents over the weekend at a dollar store in Jacksonville, Florida, stopped beforehand at the state’s first historically Black college
2023-08-31 12:28
Russia and North Korea 'actively advancing' in arms deal negotiations, says US
Russia and North Korea are "actively advancing" their negotiations over a potential arms deal that would provide significant ammunition for different types of weapons systems, including artillery, in the latest indication that the Kremlin is desperate to obtain further materiel for its faltering invasion of Ukraine, according to newly released US intelligence.
2023-08-31 12:28
Japan's PM visits fish market, vows to help fisheries hit by China ban over Fukushima water release
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has sampled seafood and talked to workers at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market on a visit to assess the impact of China’s ban on Japanese seafood in reaction to the release of wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi plant
2023-08-31 12:27
North Korea says it simulated nuclear attacks on South Korea and rehearsed occupation of its rivals
North Korea says its latest missile launches were a simulation of “scorched earth” nuclear strikes on South Korea
2023-08-31 12:24