Google's Bard AI bot mistake wipes $100bn off shares
An advert to promote the new Bard software shows it answering a query incorrectly. Source link
Nigeria delays plans to replace its banknotes after chaotic scenes at ATMs
Abuja, Nigeria CNN — Nigeria was forced Wednesday to delay plans to replace its banknotes with a redesigned currency after chaotic scenes at ATMs as millions of people struggled to…
Quantum breakthrough could revolutionise computing
Computer scientists have been trying to make an effective quantum computer for more than 20 years. Firms such as Google, IBM and Microsoft have developed simple machines. But, according to…
China to offer free fertility treatment in bid to boost record low birth rate
Hong Kong CNN — China is planning to offer free fertility treatment to citizens under its national insurance scheme in a bid to reverse its plummeting birth rate. The National…
UK regulator opposes Microsoft deal to buy Activision
Rima Alaily, Microsoft corporate vice-president and deputy general counsel, said: “Our commitment to grant long-term 100% equal access to Call of Duty to Sony, Nintendo, Steam and others preserves the deal’s benefits…
Chinese savers stashed away $2.6 trillion last year but property crash will cool ‘revenge spending’
Hong Kong CNN — Even for a famously frugal nation, Chinese people saved a lot last year. Stuck at home due to Covid restrictions, they socked away a record $2.6…
Toxic gaming tackled by Ubisoft's unique police alert system
BBC News has exclusive access to how Ubisoft’s customer relations centre is working with police. Source link
Why did South Africa’s government want to spend a reported $58 million on sponsoring a UK soccer club?
CNN — When plans for the South African government’s tourism board to sponsor English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur were leaked and then confirmed last week, they caused widespread public…
SNP MP Stewart McDonald's emails hacked by Russian group
Stewart McDonald tells the BBC his emails have been stolen by a group linked to Russian intelligence. Source link
Harry Styles’ Grammy fashion: Rainbow jumpsuit divides social media
Written by Oscar Holland, CNN Harry Styles had a night to remember. Not only did he take home two Grammy Awards on Sunday evening, but he also served up some…