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Why former OpenAI researcher Shyamal Anadkat left Silicon Valley for India

People training new AI models admit they just get chatbots to do it

The next generation of AI models are meant to be trained by people paid to have conversations with them, but several of these workers have admitted to New Scientist that they simply get chatbots to do it instead. This "AI inbreeding" may…

Samsung looks to bring One UI 9 to more devices after Galaxy 26 beta rollout

The Hotspot: Aramco’s petrodollar backing of World Cup leaves stain of sportswashing

How Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant is embedding fossil fuels as a crucial part of the world’s biggest sport If you have watched the World Cup, you may have seen the big signs announcing Aramco as the tournament’s “energy partner”…

India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE, sources say

The Indian government is in talks with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to sell some of its flagship defence systems, including the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos, four Indian sources said, as the Gulf nation steps up arms procurement…

A decade of chaos: Britain prepares for 7th prime minister after Starmer announces resignation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would quit, paving the way for the country to have its seventh leader in 10 years. The chaos dates back to the Brexit referendum, 10 years ago to the day on Tuesday. In the years since…

SpaceX shares slide again as the post-IPO rally keeps unwinding

SpaceX shares looked poised to fall again as US markets reopened after the long weekend, extending a slide that has already erased much of the euphoria from the largest stock-market debut in history. The stock closed last week around $185…

South Africa: Could Where You Live Shape the Healthcare You Get In A Climate Crisis?

[Bhekisisa] The world has seen the 11 hottest years on record between 2015 and 2025, and climate experts say the trend points to more intense and unpredictable weather ahead in the future. But people could be affected differently by…

SpaceX stock drops again after rally following blockbuster IPO

A rally following the company's record breaking IPO on June 12 has cooled, with stock dropping the past two full days of trading.

Energy crisis: Time for the EU's Independence Day?

The conflict in the Middle East has been a stark reminder that Europe pays a major cost for continuing to depend on imported fossil fuels. Soaring prices are threatening growth and fuelling inflation. Against this backdrop, investments in…

Rethinking data science skills in the AI era: Practice still matters

AI puts skill development at risk for data scientists by minimizing hands-on practice and repetition.

Swimming versus running: Which is better for your heart health? New study offers answers