India's Sindhu targets medal at home world championships
Indian badminton star Pusarla Venkata Sindhu said Wednesday that "everybody is beatable" as she targets a medal at the world championships on home soil in New Delhi next month.
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Generative AI's power sparks fears of dumbing humans down
Generative AI chatbots capable of writing emails and computer code, translating, organising a trip or coming up with gift ideas are now readily available, prompting some to ask whether human brainpower could suffer for lack of use.
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UN warns of cracks in global immunisation system
Global infant vaccination levels improved slightly last year, the UN said Wednesday, but warned that drastic funding cuts, conflicts and misinformation were deepening dangerous coverage gaps and allowing outbreaks to surge.
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'Like my lover': Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions
Chinese users of AI-powered companion bots have bid heart-rending farewells to their virtual buddies as national regulations took effect Wednesday aimed at curbing the risk of emotional dependency.
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Bangkok bar fire toll rises to 32 as PM vows venue overhaul
The death toll from a devastating Bangkok bar fire has risen to 32, authorities said Wednesday, as Thailand pledged a nationwide overhaul of entertainment venue regulations.
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Empty skyscrapers: China's property slump still throttling growth
The world's tallest unoccupied skyscraper was meant to boast a rooftop pool and a luxury hotel after completion, but instead it has stood deserted in the Chinese port city of Tianjin for years.
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Badminton underdogs enjoy 'amazing' 16 minutes of fame in Japan
Two badminton veterans enjoyed 16 minutes of fame at the Japan Open on Wednesday when they appeared in the main draw of a high-level tournament after a lifetime of trying.
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Cuba slowly gets power back after latest blackout
Cubans were gradually getting power back on Wednesday, after the third nationwide power outage in less than 10 days, the national electricity company said.
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US expands sanctions targeting Iran oil, cryptocurrency sectors
The United States on Tuesday expanded its sanctions targeting Iran's oil sector, taking further aim at the network of petroleum shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the Treasury Department said.
Read moreAI demand powers forecast hike, profit gains at tech giant ASML
Strong demand for AI systems pushed up sales forecasts and drove a gain in second-quarter profits Wednesday at Dutch tech giant ASML, which manufactures chip-making machines to power the tech industry.
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