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This OpenAI Transcription Glitch Means Your Doctor’s Orders May be Wrong

Doctors have a reputation for having illegible handwriting, with implied risks for medical misunderstandings later. In the AI era, things may be even worse.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Why tuition fees are set to rise - and what this means for students

With the cost of living rising, many students are concerned about the growing financial pressures at university

AP Explains: What does a shocking parliamentary loss for Japan's long-ruling party mean?

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s long-reigning coalition lost a majority in the parliamentary election, underscoring voters’ outrage over the party’s extensive financial scandals

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

What the US election outcome means for Ukraine, Gaza and world conflict

Our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet hears from leading experts about what's at stake ahead of the vote.

Small step or a giant leap? What AI means for the dance world

As a new show co-created by an AI performer opens in France, industry leaders including Wayne McGregor, Tamara Rojo and Jonzi D contemplate the technology’s possibilities and perils. ‘I think AI’s ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

The mysterious world of Two Shell: ‘Our pranks don’t mean we’re not sincere’

They promised us an in-person interview – then sent along two decoys. So who are the enigmatic musicians who make it so hard for fans to hear their thrillingly alien music?. Two Shell, a buzzy ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

'Unrwa means everything to us': Gazans fear aid collapse

People in war-torn Gaza are already struggling with a deep humanitarian crisis but now they fear it will get much more difficult.

What the presidential election means for gold, oil, natural gas and other commodities

The U.S. election outcome isn’t likely to have a big impact on commodities such as energy, metals and grains in the short run, but oil and natural gas could be influenced in the years to come by ...

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Trump: Newspapers pulling endorsements means 'I'm doing a great job'

Former President Trump took a victory lap Wednesday after several leading newspapers chose not to endorse Vice President Harris in next week's presidential election. “Do you notice the Washington ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Tight Race Means Election Results May Not be Clear on Nov. 5

Seven battleground states may have such close ballot results that the vote may not be decided by the time the last polls close on Tuesday.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

A key inflation measure drops to 2.1%. Here's the interest rate impact.

The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.

A promising schizophrenia drug showed mixed results. What does that mean for patients?

Some people who took a new schizophrenia drug for one year improved with only a few side effects, but many dropped out of the research

Health - ABC News - 4 days ago

As Mexicans celebrate Day of the Dead, they grapple with what it means to hold on to tradition

Every year this time Mexico erupts in celebrations during the Day of the Dead

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

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