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A.I. Has a Measurement Problem
Which A.I. system writes the best computer code or generates the most realistic image? Right now, there’s no easy way to answer those questions.The New York Times - Tech -
The beach where people keep finding human bones
Human remains have been discovered multiple times along one stretch of Welsh coastline.BBC News - Top stories -
Confronting the ethical issues of human-like AI
As AI becomes indistinguishable from humans, tech leaders must confront urgent ethical issues around transparency, trust and unintended harm.VentureBeat - Tech -
Ecuadoreans to vote in referendum on unprecedented security measures
President is calling for sweeping security measures designed to empower police and armed forces against organised crime. Ecuadoreans will vote on Sunday in a referendum on a raft of unprecedented security measures designed to empower the police ...The Guardian - World -
Ecuadoreans approve tough security measures in referendum
President Daniel Noboa strengthens hand to tackle crime wave but voters fail to back economic proposalsFinancial Times - World -
Chris Mason: Measure draws election dividing line
Ministers believe the novel deportation scheme is worth a try, but Labour plans to get rid of it.BBC News - Top stories -
AI-Controlled Fighter Jets Are Dogfighting With Human Pilots Now
Plus: New York’s legislature suffers a cyberattack, police disrupt a global phishing operation, and Apple removes encrypted messaging apps in China.Wired - Tech -
This Lava Tube in Saudi Arabia Has Been a Human Refuge for 7,000 Years
Ancient humans left behind numerous archaeological traces in the cavern, and scientists say there may be thousands more like it on the Arabian Peninsula to study.The New York Times - Science -
U.S. expected to sanction Israeli military unit for alleged human rights violations
The U.S. is reportedly expected to sanction a unit of IDF soldiers in the West Bank. CBS News has learned that the U.S. has been investigating them for alleged human rights violations, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing to fight ...CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Review: Phish's Las Vegas Sphere spectacle was the opposite of rock-star self-glorification
The veteran jam band took advantage of the venue's cutting-edge technology while keeping the focus on its music and its community.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Venezuela's president meets with accuser in ongoing criminal probe into human rights abuse
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro met with the head of the International Criminal Court as he faces an ongoing investigation by the tribunal into crimes against humanity for his crackdown on anti-government protestsABC News - World -
U.S. investigating Israeli military unit for possible human rights violations
The U.S. is investigating Israel's Netsvah Yehuda Battalion, made up of ultra-orthodox soldiers, over accusations of human rights violations in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Debora Patta has the details.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
U.S. investigating Israeli military unit for possible human rights violations
The U.S. is investigating Israel's Netsvah Yehuda Battalion, made up of ultra-orthodox soldiers, over accusations of human rights violations in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Debora Patta has the details.CBS News - World - Israel -
Colorado group falls short in effort to put anti-abortion measure on the ballot
Only one of two opposing abortion ballot measures may qualify for the Colorado ballot this fall. An anti-abortion initiative failed to gather enough signatures.CBS News - Politics - Abortion -
Johnson careens toward uncharted speaker territory
If the speaker can wade through the conservative blowup over Ukraine aid, even his critics predict he might be able to hold on until November.Politico - Politics -
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Israelis support more measured response to Iran if action would threaten their alliances
A recent Hebrew University poll found that 74% of Israelis oppose a major retaliatory strike on Iran, following its drone and missile attack, if it would harm Israel security alliances with other allies, including the U.S. Imtiaz Tyab reports.CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
Israelis support more measured response to Iran if action would threaten their alliances
A recent Hebrew University poll found that 74% of Israelis oppose a major retaliatory strike on Iran, following its drone and missile attack, if it would harm Israel security alliances with other allies, including the U.S. Imtiaz Tyab reports.CBS News - World - Iran -
Ecuadorians vote overwhelmingly in referendum to approve toughening fight against gangs
Ecuador’s fledgling president has won a resounding victory in a referendum that he touted as a way to crack down on criminal gangs behind a spiraling wave of violenceABC News - World -
Ecuador Voters Back Daniel Noboa’s New Security Measures
Voters in Ecuador gave their new president, Daniel Noboa, who deployed the military to fight gangs in January, even more powers.The New York Times - Top stories -
Ecuador Voters Back Daniel Noboa’s New Security Measures
Voters in Ecuador gave their new president, Daniel Noboa, who deployed the military to fight gangs in January, even more powers.The New York Times - World -
‘The best single measure’ of stock-market valuations is high and bearish
The monthly review of stock-market valuation indicatorsMarketWatch - Business -
AI Developers Agree to New Safety Measures to Fight Child Exploitation
OpenAI, Meta, Google and others say they will work to throttle the creation of sexualized images of children.The Wall Street Journal - World -
AI Developers Agree to New Safety Measures to Fight Child Exploitation
OpenAI, Meta, Google and others say they will work to throttle the creation of sexualized images of children.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
US set to impose sanctions on Israeli military unit over alleged human rights abuses
Israel denounces Biden administration move to blacklist IDF’s Netzah Yehuda battalionFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
US set to impose sanctions on Israeli military unit over alleged human rights abuses
Israel denounces Biden administration move to blacklist IDF’s Netzah Yehuda battalionFinancial Times - World - Israel -
Microsoft shows off VASA-1, an AI framework that makes human headshots talk, sing
In the long run, Microsoft sees VASA research as a step towards lifelike avatars emulating human movements and emotions.VentureBeat - Tech - Microsoft -
Antony Blinken rejects suggestion of ‘double standard’ on Israel
Comments come as US state department report finds that Gaza war has had negative impact on human rights in Israel. The US secretary of state has rejected the idea that Washington might have a “double standard” when applying US law to allegations ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
WATCH: Deaf and blind puppy has ‘great love story’ with her human dad
Sheridan Wright captured her husband Erik and their puppy Nellie falling deeper in love by the day.ABC News - Top stories -
More deaths in the English Channel underscore risks for migrants despite UK efforts to stem the tide
Five more people have died in the English Channel, underscoring the risks of crossing one of the world’s busiest sea lanes in overloaded inflatable boats just hours after British lawmakers approved a controversial migrant bill to stop the trafficABC News - World - United Kingdom -
Ecuadorians approve referendum measures to toughen fight against gangs and violence, according to official quick count
Ecuadorians approve referendum measures to toughen fight against gangs and violence, according to official quick countABC News - World -
The passage of the foreign-aid package came after Speaker Mike Johnson put his political career on the line to push the measure past intense Republican opposition.
The passage of the foreign-aid package came after Speaker Mike Johnson put his political career on the line to push the measure past intense Republican opposition.The Wall Street Journal - World