PARIS, May 29 — OpenAI was forced to apologise to actor Scarlett Johansson last week for using her voice –- or something very similar –- on its latest chatbot, throwing the spotlight on to voice-cloning tech. Although OpenAI denied the voice they used was Johansson’s, their case was not helped by CEO Sam Altman flagging … Read more
MALMÖ (Sweden) March 28 — The Swedish city of Malmo is preparing to host the Eurovision Song Contest in early May under high security, amid protests over Israel’s participation during its ongoing war with Hamas. The war in Ukraine, and a heightened threat level in Sweden since August after a spate of Koran burnings angered … Read more
NEW YORK, March 17 — Billed as the place where art meets technology, New York’s latest museum is promising to reinvent the format with an “immersive and sensory” experience. The Mercer Labs Museum of Art and Technology features works by Roy Nachum, a painter, sculptor and sound and light designer. Open since January in Manhattan’s … Read more
HALIFAX, Jan. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Business Awards UK, leaders in business recognition, are proud to spotlight the winners of the 2023 Maker Awards. These awards celebrate the artisans, entrepreneurs, and innovators who have demonstrated remarkable skill, creativity, and dedication within the vibrant landscape of UK makers. This year’s honourees have not only excelled … Read more
JANUARY 16 ― A Nature article published on January 10, 2024 referring to a study reported in Plos One in December 2023 articulates “Self-citations in around a dozen countries are unusually high”. The article continues to emphasise “Researchers behind the analysis think that policy incentives in these places are to blame”. Using Scopus data, the … Read more
LOS ANGELES, Jan 13 — The Emmy Awards, normally one of Hollywood’s September red-carpet rituals, will take the stage on Monday in a strike-delayed ceremony to honour the best of television. HBO’s Succession, about the wealthy but miserable Roy family, leads all nominees with 27 nods. It is widely expected to win its third best-drama … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 10 — The hack of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s official account on X yesterday renewed concerns about the social media platform’s security since its takeover by billionaire Elon Musk in 2022. The hackers posted false news about a widely anticipated announcement the SEC was expected to make about bitcoin, leading … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — After years of speculation and rumours regarding his poor health and even death, Chinese action legend Jet Li has come out to say he is alive and well. “I’m not dead yet,” Li said In his first public appearance in years at a press conference on Thursday (November 16). “Some … Read more
LONDON, April 3 — Britain’s 2023 Bafta Games Awards this week showcased independent video games studios, celebrating the powerful role of lesser-known creators in an industry where blockbuster titles enjoy vast budgets. Video game gongs were announced Thursday, one month after the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) annual cinema awards. Vampire Survivors, … Read more
Kenyataan daripada Pengurus Besar Suria FM, DJ Lin yang berasa terkilan dengan tindakan Fizi Ali berhijrah ke stesen lain pada saat akhir telah menarik perhatian ramai. Menurut DJ Lin, apa yang dilakukan oleh Fizi telah menyebabkan Suria FM kerugian RM50,000 kerana perlu merombak beberapa kerja berkaitan Jelajah 90 Suria. Namun begitu, Fizi telah memohon maaf … Read more
