Artificial intelligence models will soon be powerful enough to master biology, presenting both benefits and serious risks, Tencent Holdings’ chief AI scientist and former OpenAI star researcher Vinces Yao Shunyu said during a rare public appearance on Saturday. The assessment comes as frontier AI systems are increasingly being applied to medicine and biology, which could accelerate discovery of new drugs and other treatments. However, experts also warn that malicious actors could use AI to...
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Read moreNorth Pennines National Landscape's plan includes restoring peatland and wildfire preparedness.
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Read moreSony has even extended this vintage theme to the product's packaging and instruction manual, mirroring the original unboxing experience.
Read moreDohop, the travel technology company whose Connected Travel platform helps airlines and travel sellers create, sell and support multi-carrier journeys without traditional interline, has introduced TravelSure. The service helps passengers rebook when their direct flight is delayed or cancelled. TravelSure provides proactive passenger communications, rebooking on any available carrier, and recovery support when qualifying disruptions occur, giving travellers additional protection and peace of mind, with cost savings and ancillary revenue as additional benefits for partners.
Read morePayRewards, a rewards-first bill payments and accounts payable platform for U.S. businesses, today announced the addition of British Airways’ loyalty currency, Avios, to its points transfer network. The partnership gives American business owners a new way to fly transatlantic using the payments they already make. Customers can now transfer points earned on business payments, including ACH and credit card payments, into Avios at a 1:1 rate.
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Read moreApple’s iPhone Duo and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 offer different foldable-phone experiences. iPhone’s fixed right-side controls may challenge left-handed users, while Samsung offers more flexible one-handed layouts. Both have 7.6-inch inner displays.
Read moreOrganizations realizing the highest value from artificial intelligence (AI) in customer service reported up to 50 per cent or higher improvements across core customer service key performance indicators, according to EY India's latest report.
Read moreThe space agency is recruiting its next class of space travelers for missions to low-Earth orbit and the moon. Applications are due Dec. 3.
Read moreNintendo has released its remake of what is considered one of the best games ever made - the BBC's Tom Gerken gives his verdict.
Read moreJeffrey Wigand, who took on Big Tobacco, counsels insiders who think they have a story about wrongdoing. There are quite a few of them.
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