Thursday, January 11, 2024

Open AI launches 'app store' for chatbots

OpenAI has launched a new marketplace where users can buy and sell custom artificial intelligence chatbots.

The ChatGPT creator will make the new GPT store available to premium subscribers.

Ira Spitzer has more.


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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Chris Christie ends White House bid

Former New Jersey Governor, Republican Chris Christie is ending his
bid for the White House.

He made the decision to drop out just days before the first state vote in Iowa.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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U.S. President's son appears unexpectedly at Congress hearing on him not showing for private testimony

Hunter Biden surprised members of Congress on Wednesday, appearing at a meeting calling for him to be held in contempt for not testifying at an impeachment inquiry.

The President's son had agreed to appear publicly but not behind closed doors.

Caroline Malone reports.


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Al-Shabab captures UN helicopter

A helicopter contracted by the United Nations has been captured by
Al-Shabab in Somalia.

Six of the nine people reportedly onboard were taken captive by the
terrorist group.

William Denselow reports from New York where the UN is headquartered.

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US lawmakers look to impeach Biden cabinet secretary over border

Republican Party lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives are holding their first hearing to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.


Galvanised by what they see as a crisis on the US-Mexico border, they want to make Mayorkas — the man whose department oversees immigration enforcement — the first cabinet secretary to be impeached in nearly 150 years.


Benji Hyer reports. 


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Haley & DeSantis only candidates in final debate before Iowa

The final Republican debate before the US state of Iowa votes on who
they want leading the party for November's election will feature just
two candidates.

Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley will square off against Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis - with frontrunner Donald Trump again refusing
to take part.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Boeing apologizes after midair blowout

The head of Boeing has apologized after a panel came off one of its
planes in mid-air forcing an emergency landing.

Nobody was seriously injured but the company's president says such an
accident can never happen again.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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At least five dead in US storms

At least five people have died in the United States as severe weather continues to sweep across the country.


On Wednesday, hundreds of thousands of residents in the eastern US remain without power - and more storms are expected in the coming days.


Sally Patterson reports from New York.


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US and UK shoot down several drones over the Red Sea

The United Kingdom and the United States have shot down more than 20
drones over the Red Sea launched by Yemen's Houti's.
The UK has described this as the "largest attack" yet on the militia group.
Meanwhile, the U.S has tabled a draft resolution before the U.N
Security Council that demands the Houti's immediately cease such
attacks on shipping vessels.
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NATO hosts special Ukraine meeting

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NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg is hosting a special meeting of the NATO-Ukraine council in response to a recent surge in Russian air attacks. Ukrainian Foreign Minister described the meeting as sign of unity in the face of Russian escalation 


Alex Cadier reports from Brussels


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AI-Generated Disinformation And Misinformation Biggest Immediate Threat To Global Economy

AI-generated disinformation and misinformation pose the biggest immediate threat to the global economy.

That's according to a new report released by the World Economic Forum, looking at the short and long term risks being faced, ahead of its annual meeting in Davos.


Simon Gaitán reports…


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UK government to exonerate those convicted in Post Office scandal

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that hundreds of Post Office employees wrongfully convicted of stealing money will be exonerated. A new law will be introduced to speed up the reversal of one of the country's largest ever miscarriages of justice. Julia Chapman reports.

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MORE THAN HALF OF SEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDREN COMMITTED BY UNDER 18s

UK police data shows more than half of sexual offences against children were committed by other children.

That's up from a third a decade ago, and is partially driven by what the National Police Chiefs Council describes as "exploratory behaviour" which some under-18s may not realise is illegal.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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European Commission could probe Microsoft's investments in OpenAI

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The European Commission could launch a merger investigation into dealings between the tech giant Microsoft and the makers of ChatGPT, Open AI.

Digital activists have raised concerns about Microsoft gaining an unfair advantage in the field of Artificial Intelligence through its investments in Open AI

Ishan Garg has more from Brussels.

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Ukraine's parliament begin deliberations on new mobilization bill

Ukraine's parliament will begin deliberations on a new mobilization bill on Wednesday, after four new alternate proposals were submitted by lawmakers this week. The original draft bill proposed by the government in December drew criticism from the public and some lawmakers for its potential to infringe on the basic rights of the population. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Nigeria Destroys Elephant Tusks Worth 11 Million Dollars

Nigeria has destroyed a stockpile of confiscated elephant tusks worth 11 million dollars.

 

They were smuggled from different African countries.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

 

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First full day in office for France's youngest prime minister

France's new prime minister Gabriel Attal has his first full day in office since he was appointed by the president on Tuesday.

Attal, who is France's youngest-ever premier, went straight after his inauguration to the north of the country to see people affected by major floods.

Ross Cullen reports.


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Indian CEO arrested for allegedly murdering her son

The Indian police have arrested the CEO of an AI startup company for allegedly murdering her 4 year old son. 

The young boy's body was found in the woman's luggage according to police officials.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports... 

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Kenya Becomes the Most Expensive Safari Destinations for Foreigners in EAC

Kenya now faces a potential loss of business to other East African countries following the decision to increase park entry fees starting this year.


Daniel Kijo reports


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Kenyan Court Threatens to Release Doomsday Preacher Paul Mackenzie

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Suspected cult leader Paul Mackenzie may walk to his freedom if Kenya's state prosecutor fails to press charges against him in two weeks.

The doomsday preacher has been in Jail since April in connection with the deaths of over 400 people.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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