'Newsweek' reports that Bill Gates believes traditional
media is helping to magnify conspiracy theories
regarding his role in the global vaccine rollout.
According to the Microsoft founder, advances
in technology have increased the ability for
misinformation to be created and spread.
According to the Microsoft founder, advances
in technology have increased the ability for
misinformation to be created and spread.
Despite these unforeseen consequences
of our technological advancement,
Gates remains optimistic about the future.
The downsides of a modern technology,
we have been able to manage those
to the benefit of mankind.
, Bill Gates, Billionaire philanthropist, via 'Newsweek'.
The billionaire added that the next generation, "will hopefully be creative about social media
and how we make it more of a force for good.".
As conspiracy theories regarding Gates
spread across social media, calls were raised
for tech firms to crackdown on misinformation.
.
As conspiracy theories regarding Gates
spread across social media, calls were raised
for tech firms to crackdown on misinformation.
.
'Newsweek' reports that some of the imposed
censorship has been condemned by Republicans as
overreach by Democratic officials and tech firms.
Since January 2020, the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation has invested over $770 million
in funding the fight against COVID.
According to figures from the World Health Organization
(WHO), the Gates' foundation gave more more money to the
United Nations agency than the United States government.
According to figures from the World Health Organization
(WHO), the Gates' foundation gave more more money to the
United Nations agency than the United States government.
Nobody would have predicted that I and
[Anthony Fauci, the former medical adviser
to the president] would be so prominent in
these really evil theories.
I'm very surprised
by that [and] I hope it goes away, Bill Gates, Billionaire philanthropist, via Reuters.
Nobody would have predicted that I and
[Anthony Fauci, the former medical adviser
to the president] would be so prominent in
these really evil theories.
I'm very surprised
by that [and] I hope it goes away, Bill Gates, Billionaire philanthropist, via Reuters
Microsoft Launches , AI-Powered Cybersecurity Assistant.
Reuters reports that on March 28,
Microsoft debuted a new cybersecurity tool that uses OpenAI's ChatGPT.
Reuters reports that on March 28,
Microsoft debuted a new cybersecurity tool that uses OpenAI's ChatGPT.
It's called "Security Copilot.".
The assistant utilizes a prompt box to help security analysts summarize incidents, examine vulnerabilities and share information with other analysts via a pinboard. .
Security Copilot will use Microsoft's model, which the tech company describes as
"a growing set of security-specific skills" that receives over 65 trillion signals each day.
Security Copilot will use Microsoft's model, which the tech company describes as
"a growing set of security-specific skills" that receives over 65 trillion signals each day.
The new tool comes as Microsoft has announced plans to integrate ChatGPT into some of its most popular products.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently touted OpenAI's newest chat iteration, GPT-4, .
calling it "the most important advance in technology since the graphical user interface.".
With newly-integrated plugins, GPT-4 can perform a variety of tasks such as book flights, order groceries and help with taxes.
Reuters reports that Microsoft has
invested billions of dollars in OpenAI in
an attempt to outpace AI competitors
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Bill Gates Hails OpenAIâs GPT , as Revolutionary Technological Advancement.
CNBC reports that the Microsoft co-founder said
that OpenAI's GPT AI is the most impressive
technological advancement he's seen since 1980.
CNBC reports that the Microsoft co-founder said
that OpenAI's GPT AI is the most impressive
technological advancement he's seen since 1980.
He likened its importance to the first modern graphical desktop environment (GUI),
which he utilized to create Windows.
He likened its importance to the first modern graphical desktop environment (GUI),
which he utilized to create Windows.
On March 21, Gates revealed that he previously challenged OpenAI's team to create an AI model that could successfully pass an Advanced Placement Biology test.
Last week, GPT-4 achieved a maximum score.
The whole experience was stunning.
I knew I had just seen the most important advance in technology since the graphical user interface, Bill Gates, via blog post.
The development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer, the Internet,
and the mobile phone. , Bill Gates, via blog post.
It will change the way people work, learn, travel, get health care, and communicate with each other. , Bill Gates, via blog post.
Entire industries will reorient around it. Businesses will distinguish themselves by how
well they use it, Bill Gates, via blog post.
Gates thinks governments and philanthropies should support the use of AI tools in the developing world to improve education and health.
He also has $10 billion
invested in OpenAI
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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is in a relationship with Paula Hurd, the widow of Mark Hurd, the CEO of the software company Oracle, according to reports. Bill Gates who is 67, has reportedly been dating Paula who is 60, for more than a year. Gates was spotted out and about with Paula last month while enjoying the Australian Open.
#BillGates #PaulaHurd #BillGatesGirlfriend
Since Covid began, various conspiracy theories came to the fore, people were quick to form many theories about what caused the virus to spread so rapidly. The theory that took the people by surprise the most was the notion that Microsoft founder Bill Gates was the mastermind behind the coronavirus. The Microsoft co-founder has finally broken his silence on the circulating theories and the allegations against him.
#BillGates #Covid19 #CovidConspiracyTheory
2023 E3 Canceled , After Big Names Pull Out.
The Verge reports that E3 2023
has officially been canceled.
The massive summer show was set to return for the
first time since 2019, but the event was called off after
top industry names like Nintendo and Microsoft pulled out.
Before the announcement,
the event was scheduled to take
place June 13 through June 16. .
However, The Verge reports that
there had been some worrying signs for
the E3 revival as June has drawn closer. .
An email sent to employees said that the upcoming event, âsimply did not garner the sustained interest necessary to execute it in a way that would showcase the size, strength and impact of our industry.â.
Back in January, IGN reported that
Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony
had all backed out of the show. .
Back in January, IGN reported that
Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony
had all backed out of the show. .
Back in January, IGN reported that
Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony
had all backed out of the show. .
In February, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot suggested that
the big gaming industry event might not be happening
at all while speaking at a company earnings call.
And while, at the time, Ubisoft said
it would attend the show,
it later pulled out of the event. .
Before the event was finally canceled,
IGN reported in March that neither Sega
nor Tencent would be attending E3 2023. .
Before the event was finally canceled,
IGN reported in March that neither Sega
nor Tencent would be attending E3 2023. .
The Verge reports that other big gaming events are
still on the horizon, including Summer Game Fest and Microsoftâs annual Xbox showcase
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Experts Call for Pause , in Development of , Advanced AI Systems.
'The Guardian' reports that over 1,000 artificial
intelligence experts have issued a call for
a temporary halt to developing AI. .
The experts, which include Elon Musk, think the
halt should last for at least six months so that the dangers of systems like GPT-4 can be studied and mitigated.
The experts, which include Elon Musk, think the
halt should last for at least six months so that the dangers of systems like GPT-4 can be studied and mitigated.
Musk co-founded OpenAI, the research lab
responsible for the creation of ChatGPT
and its latest iteration, GPT-4. .
Other AI experts to sign the demand include
Emad Mostaque, who founded London-based Stability AI, and Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple.
Other AI experts to sign the demand include
Emad Mostaque, who founded London-based Stability AI, and Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple.
Signatories also include engineers working at
DeepMind, Microsoft, Meta, Google and Amazon.
Signatories also include engineers working at
DeepMind, Microsoft, Meta, Google and Amazon.
The letter was coordinated by
thinktank Future of Life Institute.
Recent months have seen AI labs locked
in an out-of-control race to develop and
deploy ever more powerful digital minds
that no one â not even their creators â
can understand, predict, or reliably control. , Future of Life Institute letter, via 'The Guardian'.
Powerful AI systems should be
developed only once we are confident
that their effects will be positive
and their risks will be manageable, Future of Life Institute letter, via 'The Guardian'.
The authors cite OpenAI's co-founder, , Sam Altman, who wrote in February, .
âAt some point, it may be important to get independent review before starting to train future systems, and for the most advanced efforts to agree to limit the rate of growth of compute used for creating new models.â.
The authors of the Future of Life Institute
letter wrote in response to Altman, , âWe agree. That point is now.â
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Twitter Takes Legal Action , Following Source Code Leak.
'The Guardian' reports that a March 24 court filing revealed that Twitter is taking legal action against code-sharing service GitHub.
While GitHub has removed Twitter's leaked code, the social media platform is requesting a court order...
... to force GitHub to âidentify the alleged infringer or infringers who posted Twitterâs source code on systems operated by GitHub without Twitterâs authorization.â.
'The Guardian' reports that the code was posted to GitHub, a Microsoft-owned business, by the user FreeSpeechEnthusiast.
He reportedly referred to himself as a
"free speech abolitionist," a term Musk
has used to identify himself in the past.
According to Steven Murdoch, a professor of security engineering at University College London, .
source code leaks can lead to
significant security vulnerabilities.
Leaks of source code like this can allow security vulnerabilities to be identified and may disclose sensitive commercial information, Steven Murdoch, a professor of security engineering at
University College London, via 'The Guardian'.
However, Twitterâs most valuable resources are its brand, customer base, and the skills of its employees. I would be surprised if this leak has any significant long-term effect on the company, Steven Murdoch, a professor of security engineering at
University College London, via 'The Guardian'.
Meanwhile, 'The New York Times' reports that
Twitter CEO Elon Musk recently revealed in a memo
to employees that the company is currently worth
less than half of the $44 billion he paid for it in October
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The World Health Organization revised its Covid-19 vaccine recommendations amid the new phase of the pandemic and the high population-level immunity due to infection and vaccination.
#WHO #Covid19 #CovidVaccine
India achieved the "elimination of leprosy as a public health problem" as per World Health Organization (WHO) criteria of less than one case per 10,000.. IndiaTimes
Tanzania has announced its first outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus disease (MVD), after five fatalities and three further cases were reported at a hospital in the countryâs north-west Kagera region. Through contact tracing, approximately 161 people have been identified as at risk of infection, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
#Tanzania#Marburgvirus#MVDoutbreakAfrica
The World Health Organisation rebuked Chinese officials for withholding scientific research that may reveal the origin of the coronavirus , The New York Times reported. The WHO, on Friday also asked the Chinese official about the reasons behind not revealing the data three years ago and why, after it was published online in January, it could not be found now.
#WHO #China #Coronavirus
The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease in Equatorial Guinea saying that the Ebola-related virus is responsible for at least nine deaths in the country. The health agency confirmed the epidemic after samples from Equatorial Guinea were sent to a lab in Senegal last week.
#MarburgVirus #WHO #EquatorialGuinea
India witnessed a single-day rise of 3,095 fresh Covid-19 cases with the active caseload increasing to 15,208, according to Union Health ministry data updated on.. IndiaTimes
US Economic Growth , Lost Momentum in 2022.
CNN reports that the U.S.
economy grew at a slower pace than
economists had predicted in the fourth quarter. .
For the last three months of 2022, inflation-adjusted
gross domestic product increased 2.6%, according
to the U.S. Commerce Department. .
The department's third and final
reading for the quarter was
originally estimated to be 2.9%. .
The actual GDP, the broadest measure of economic
activity, ended up coming in below the
department's revised estimate of 2.7%.
According to Refinitiv, economists
had also predicted that GDP would hold
steady at 2.7%, which it failed to do.
Associated Press reports that in 2022,
the U.S. economy expanded just 2.1%,
a significant drop from 5.9% in 2021. .
Overall, the report suggests
the economy was losing
momentum at the end of 2022. .
Previously, the government had
estimated a 1.4% increase
in consumer spending. .
Previously, the government had
estimated a 1.4% increase
in consumer spending. .
The annual consumer spending
rate in 2022 ended up rising
just 1% last quarter. .
AP reports that it was the weakest quarterly
gain since the COVID pandemic first impacted
the economy in the spring of 2020.
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Shilpa Shettyâs husband and businessman Raj Kundra has tested positive for COVID-19, again. As per reports, Raj Kundra is in isolation, away from his dear family.
Meanwhile, popular television actress Mahhi Vij has also tested positive for Covid-19, she has revealed she tested positive for COVID-19, On Thursday, She took to Instagram and shared her health update. She said that 'this time around the strain is more severe than the previous one.' A few days back Pooja Bhatt shared an update that she has been tested positive for COVID-19. She took to her social media handle and asked everyone to mask up and to take care as COVID-19 is still very much a reality. Not only Pooja Bhatt, Anupam Kher's wife Kirron Kher, too shared that she had tested positive for COVID-19. She took to her social media handle and asked the others who met her in the past few days to get themselves tested.
#Covid19 #RiseInCovidInIndia #Bollywood
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Sir Keir Starmer brands Rishi Sunak "Mr One Percent" as the Labour leader launches his party's campaign for the May local elections. Speaking in Swindon, Wiltshire, Sir Keir claims: "One percent of asylum claims from those arriving on small boats actually processed. One percent of the fraud that was lost during Covid actually recovered". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Delhi government has issued an advisory regarding the rise in Covid cases in the national capital, with the likelihood of masks being brought back to the.. DNA
Ohio Residents Post, Concerning Videos to Social Media , Regarding Toxic Spill.
Ohio Residents Post, Concerning Videos to Social Media , Regarding Toxic Spill.
The 'Los Angeles Times' reports that
people living near East Palestine, Ohio, the site of
a February 3 derailment, are taking to social media.
The incident has unleashed widespread criticism of the government's response to the disaster, transparency about the issue and potential health and environmental impacts.
The incident has unleashed widespread criticism of the government's response to the disaster, transparency about the issue and potential health and environmental impacts.
A video of a resident's creamer sizzling as it
was poured into her coffee has garnered
20 million views on TikTok. .
The video was captioned, , âI donât think this is normal.â.
According to the resident, who lives near East Palestine
where the train derailment spilled a number of hazardous
chemicals, the coffee was made with water from the tap.
According to the resident, who lives near East Palestine
where the train derailment spilled a number of hazardous
chemicals, the coffee was made with water from the tap.
Five of the 50 rail cars that derailed on February 3
carried vinyl chloride, a toxic chemical known to
cause rare forms of brain, lung and liver cancers. .
Following the spill, crews performed
a controlled burn which released these
and other toxic chemicals into the air. .
Chemicals spilled in the derailment also entered
local waterways, where the Ohio Department
of Natural Resources says 3,500 fish have now died. .
Chemicals spilled in the derailment also entered
local waterways, where the Ohio Department
of Natural Resources says 3,500 fish have now died. .
However, officials maintain that the water
supply has not been contaminated and vinyl
chloride has not been detected in local water.
However, officials maintain that the water
supply has not been contaminated and vinyl
chloride has not been detected in local water.
Both Democratic and Republican senators
have called for a congressional investigation
into Norfolk Southern, the rail operator. .
Both Democratic and Republican senators
have called for a congressional investigation
into Norfolk Southern, the rail operator. .
Meanwhile, the GOP has called
for Transportation Secretary
Pete Buttigieg to resign.
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In the US, Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley from Oregon and Republican Senator Bill Hagerty from Tennessee collaborated on a Senate resolution which affirms the United States' recognition of Arunachal Pradesh, an Indian state, as an integral part of the Republic of India.
#ArunachalPradesh #LAC #IndiaChina
Rand Paul Blocks , Josh Hawleyâs Attempt , to Ban TikTok in the US.
Rand Paul Blocks , Josh Hawleyâs Attempt , to Ban TikTok in the US.
NBC reports that divisions have
emerged on Capitol Hill in the ongoing
debate over banning TikTok.
NBC reports that divisions have
emerged on Capitol Hill in the ongoing
debate over banning TikTok.
The opposition has reportedly created new
challenges for lawmakers looking to ban the popular
Chinese-owned app in the United States.
The opposition has reportedly created new
challenges for lawmakers looking to ban the popular
Chinese-owned app in the United States.
On March 30, Republican Senator
Josh Hawley (Missouri) sought to pass his bill
to ban TikTok by unanimous consent.
On March 30, Republican Senator
Josh Hawley (Missouri) sought to pass his bill
to ban TikTok by unanimous consent.
However, fellow Republican Senator
Rand Paul (Kentucky) objected to the bill.
If Republicans want to continuously
lose elections for generations, they should
pass this bill to ban TikTok, a social media
app used by 150 million people,
primarily young Americans. , Rand Paul, Republican Senator, via NBC.
If Republicans want to continuously
lose elections for generations, they should
pass this bill to ban TikTok, a social media
app used by 150 million people,
primarily young Americans. , Rand Paul, Republican Senator, via NBC.
Have faith that our desire for freedom is
strong enough to survive a few dance videos, Rand Paul, Republican Senator, via NBC.
NBC reports that Hawley expressed
disbelief at Paul's argument
to defend his objection.
I have never before heard
on this floor a defense
of the right to spy, Josh Hawley, Republican Senator, via NBC.
I didnât realize that
the First Amendment
contained a right to espionage, Josh Hawley, Republican Senator, via NBC.
NBC reports that the intraparty clash
comes as several other bipartisan bills also
look to prohibit TikTok in the U.S.
NBC reports that the intraparty clash
comes as several other bipartisan bills also
look to prohibit TikTok in the U.S.
The White House has backed one of those bills, which would
give the commerce secretary the power to ban any
foreign apps that pose a threat to national security.
The White House has backed one of those bills, which would
give the commerce secretary the power to ban any
foreign apps that pose a threat to national security
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Senate Votes to Repeal , Authorizations for Military , Operations in Iraq.
On March 29, the United States Senate voted to
terminate two decades-old resolutions that grant
authorizations for the use of military force (AUMF) in Iraq.
On March 29, the United States Senate voted to
terminate two decades-old resolutions that grant
authorizations for the use of military force (AUMF) in Iraq.
Fox News reports that critics have long claimed that
the resolutions have been used inappropriately
to justify military campaigns in the region.
The Senate repealed 1991 and 2002 authorizations
for military force used in the Gulf War
and following the 9/11 attacks. .
Weâre going through the responsible,
much-needed and much-neglected work
of finally, legally bringing a war to a close. , Todd Young, Republican Indiana Senator, via Fox News .
Earlier this month, Sen. Todd Young's office , said ending the AUMFs would... .
...reassert Congressâ constitutional role in deciding whether and when to send our service members into harmâs way and enhance the relationship the United States now has with a sovereign, democratic Iraq, Sen. Todd Young's office, via statement.
Opponents of repealing the authorizations,
including GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, claim
they are critical for U.S. deterrence against Iran.
I am opposed to Congress sunsetting
any military force authorizations in
the Middle East. Our terrorist enemies
arenât sunsetting their war against us. , Mitch McConnell, Senate GOP Leader, via Fox News .
I am opposed to Congress sunsetting
any military force authorizations in
the Middle East. Our terrorist enemies
arenât sunsetting their war against us. , Mitch McConnell, Senate GOP Leader, via Fox News .
And when we deploy our service members in
harmâs way, we need to supply them with all
the support and legal authorities that we can. , Mitch McConnell, Senate GOP Leader, via Fox News .
Fox News reports that the legislation does not
affect the authorization of military force against
people and groups responsible for the 9/11 attacks.
Senator Rand Paul's proposed
amendment to include that measure in
the bill was voted down 86 to 9.
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A Republican politician who represents the Nashville district where six people were killed in a school shooting has defended a controversial photo of him and his.. Sky News
House Passes , 'Parents Bill of Rights Act' , Requiring Increased School Transparency.
On March 24, the House passed GOP-sponsored
legislation meant to provide more information to parents regarding children's education.
On March 24, the House passed GOP-sponsored
legislation meant to provide more information to parents regarding children's education.
NBC reports that the legislation highlights
Republicans' efforts to determine
what is taught in public schools. .
The Parents Bill of Rights Act
was approved in a 213-208 vote. .
The bill requires schools to publicly post information regarding their curriculum for students.
In addition to this, schools will be required to provide
parents with a list of books and reading materials
that are taught or available to students in libraries. .
NBC reports that the bill's passage comes amid
GOP-led efforts to ban books or teaching about issues
ranging from racial equality to gender identity.
NBC reports that the bill's passage comes amid
GOP-led efforts to ban books or teaching about issues
ranging from racial equality to gender identity.
The new bill will also require schools to offer
parents at least two opportunities for in-person
parent-teacher meetings annually. .
School boards will be instructed to listen to
parents' feedback regarding student education.
School boards will be instructed to listen to
parents' feedback regarding student education.
The bill also requires the public
disclosure of school district budgets,
including revenues and expenditures.
Additionally, parents must be notified of any violent activity occurring at schools or school-sponsored events
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The United Nations has passed a landmark resolution that urges the International Court of Justice to outline nations' legal obligations related to curbing climate change disasters and their impacts on vulnerable communities. The resolution â which was co-sponsored by around 132 countries â was adopted by consensus
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The UN calls for a demilitarised zone around the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to ensure the safety of both Ukrainian and Russian populations.
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The head of the UNâs atomic energy watchdog returned Wednesday to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, a day after saying a deal to protect Europeâs largest nuclear power facility from a catastrophic accident due to the war in Ukraine was âclose.â
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