Scarlett Johansson launched a scathing critique against OpenAI and the controversial deepfake technology that mimicked her voice for its ChatGPT system Sky. The acclaimed actress expressed her profound discomfort and anger over the incident in a captivating New York Times feature. The saga unfolded when OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, approached Johansson last September, inviting her […]
Laos is at a crossroads, grappling with a mounting debt crisis threatening its aspirations of becoming the region’s powerhouse. The small, developing nation embarked on an ambitious infrastructure spree, fuelled by substantial loans, primarily from China, through the Belt and Road Initiative. The goal was to transform Laos into the “battery” of Southeast Asia, with […]
The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank spearheading the ambitious “Project 2025,” is being bankrolled by a growing network of mysterious charity groups. These groups, known as donor-advised funds (DAFs), are operated by the nation’s leading financial firms, exploiting a legal loophole to conceal their ultra-wealthy donors. DAFs Since 2020, DAFs have funnelled over $18 […]
A.I. visionary Fei-Fei Li has embarked on a bold new chapter, stepping away from her prestigious post at Stanford University to launch a startup that’s already making waves. Li, often revered as the “Godmother of A.I.” for her seminal contributions to the field, has unveiled her latest brainchild, World Labs, a company valued at a […]
JPMorgan Chase, the banking titan, is quietly revolutionizing how it recruits talent. The bank aims to diversify its workforce with an army of over 240,000 employees. It is now reaching out to a segment of society that has often been overlooked — those who have served their time and are ready to reintegrate into the […]
In a heated session at the World Trade Organization (WTO), the United States launched a scathing attack on China, accusing the Asian giant of employing “predatory” industrial policies causing global trade tensions. The US’s fiery rhetoric was echoed by its allies, including the United Kingdom and the European Union, who criticized China’s market-distorting practices during […]
A luxury stay at Bangkok’s Grand Hyatt Erawan, known for its opulence and proximity to the city’s vibrant shopping and governmental hubs, turned into a scene of tragedy, as six foreigners were found dead under shadowy circumstances. Murder at Grand Hyatt Erawan Thai police, led by Lt. Gen. Trairong Piwpan, revealed that cyanide poisoning is […]
In the quest for love and companionship, many of us dream of finding that special someone with whom we can share our lives. But as the saying goes, love doesn’t pay the bills. When it comes to settling down, compatibility in money matters can be the secret ingredient to a lasting relationship. Money matters, with […]
Chinese e-commerce platforms have swiftly introduced a range of merchandise featuring images of Donald Trump with a bloodied face following an attempted assassination of the former president during a rally in Pennsylvania. This incident generated widespread speculation on Chinese social media, with President Xi Jinping extending sympathies to Trump for the shooting incident in Butler. […]
