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Gov.uk app launches with limited features

UK citizens can now download the gov.uk app for streamlined interactions with the government, featuring AI chatbot and digital driving licences. App's limited functions and design issues acknowledged by cabinet minister.

Unlocking Image Context in Amazon Q Business with LLMs

Organizations rely on visual documentation for complex information, but often struggle with accessing insights from images. Amazon Q Business's custom document enrichment feature now allows processing standalone image files, enabling comprehensive insights and natural language queries for decision-making.

AI Robot Football Match in China

Humanoid robots struggle in three-a-side football match in Beijing, showcasing AI technology in action. Human footballers may face competition from AI-powered robots in the future.

AI to Revolutionize NHS Safety Monitoring

NHS to use AI for patient safety in mental health and maternity services, aiming to catch safety issues early. 10-year plan includes early warning system to detect potential scandals and trigger urgent inspections.

AI-Generated Diddy Trial Videos Go Viral

YouTube channels exploit AI to generate fake content about Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial, attracting millions of views for profit. Indicator and The Guardian uncover digital deception involving celebrity misinformation.

Zuckerberg's AI Talent Poaching Sparks Buzz

Meta CEO plans to offer $100m pay packages to poach AI talent, a move dubbed 'crazy' by OpenAI's Sam Altman. Mark Zuckerberg targets top engineers globally in Meta's bid to attract AI experts, sparking buzz in Silicon Valley.

Debating Ethics: NHS Baby DNA Sampling

NHS plans DNA tests for all babies to assess disease risk with AI, raising concerns about informed consent and privacy. Infants' genetic data could be stored and used by unknown corporations without parental knowledge.

Optimizing Kernel Ridge Regression with C#

Experimenting with a hybrid training technique combining SGD and PSO for Kernel Ridge Regression yielded promising results, though not significantly better than traditional methods. KRR utilizes a kernel function to predict numeric values, with techniques like Cholesky and SGD used for training.

Trump's Tax Bill Threatens AI Regulations, Earth at Risk

Republicans aim to prevent AI regulations, risking 1bn tons of CO2 emissions in the US over a decade, Harvard researchers warn. Unrestrained AI growth threatens to worsen climate crisis, with massive electricity consumption contributing to planet-heating emissions.