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Should we fear an AI bubble bust?

Recent swings in tech stocks are reviving fears of an AI bubble -- and some experts warn that if it pops, the fallout could be bigger than anything Wall Street has ever seen.

Europe heatwave shattering temperature records: UN

Europe's heatwave has smashed several temperature records, the UN's weather and climate agency said Friday, adding that it would determine the full impact once the phenomenon has ended.

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ISS welcomes its first Saudi astronauts, in private mission

A SpaceX capsule carrying two Saudi astronauts docked with the International Space Station on Monday, as part of a private mission chartered by Axiom Space.

Harvard study finds implicit racial bias highest among white people

If there's one thing we should all be able to agree on, it's that all human beings belong to the same species, Homo sapiens.

Private mission with Saudi astronauts docks with ISS

A SpaceX capsule carrying two Saudi astronauts docked with the International Space Station on Monday, as part of a private mission chartered by Axiom Space.

EU's next food fight: regulating gene-edited crops

Extreme weather caused by climate change has damaged food production across Europe.

Godard's afterlife begins at Cannes

Stars and film buffs turned out on a rainy Sunday at Cannes to see the last film by Jean-Luc Godard, one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century.

Scorsese on why he kept out of Cannes competition

Martin Scorsese told AFP on Sunday that he had kept his film out of the main competition at Cannes because it was "time for others" to shine.

Dark cloud over ChatGPT revolution: the cost

The explosion of generative AI has taken the world by storm, but one question all too rarely comes up: Who can afford it?

Private mission carrying first Saudi astronauts to visit ISS set for launch

A private mission to the International Space Station (ISS) organized by Axiom Space is due to blast off from Florida on Sunday, carrying the first two Saudi astronauts to go to the orbiting laboratory.

'Bone-chilling' Auschwitz drama is early Cannes favourite

A powerful Auschwitz-set psychological horror film, "The Zone of Interest", is emerging as the hot ticket at the Cannes Film Festival, with reviews on Saturday near-unanimous in their praise.

After SpaceX, NASA taps Bezos's Blue Origin to build Moon lander

Two years after awarding Elon Musk's SpaceX a contract to ferry astronauts to the surface of the Moon, NASA on Friday announced it had chosen Blue Origin, a rival space company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, to build a second lunar lander.

Half world's largest lakes and reservoirs drying up: study

More than half of the world's largest lakes and reservoirs are dwindling and placing humanity's future water security at risk, with climate change and unsustainable consumption the main culprits, a study said Thursday.

De do do don't: Sting warns against AI songs

British musician Sting warned against songs written by artificial intelligence in an interview with the BBC published Thursday, urging caution about the technology.

Plastic-eating fungi found in Chinese coastal salt marshes

An international team of scientists identified plastic-eating bacteria and fungi in Chinese coastal salt marshes, presenting new possibilities for global waste management, according to a study published Thursday.

Theranos founder Holmes ordered to prison, pay victims

Fallen US biotech star Elizabeth Holmes must begin serving prison time after a judge denied her latest request to remain free while appealing her fraud conviction.

Adult friends help baboons conquer childhood trauma

Like humans, baboons get by with a little help from their friends.

Webb telescope spots signs of universe's biggest stars

The James Webb Space Telescope has helped astronomers detect the first chemical signs of supermassive stars, "celestial monsters" blazing with the brightness of millions of Suns in the early universe.

US 'space symphony' puts stunning NASA images to music

It could be the ultimate blend of art and science -- a new seven-suite "space symphony" inspired and illustrated by NASA's latest mind-boggling images.

Sam Altman: the quick, deep thinker leading OpenAI

An influential Silicon Valley presence for more than a decade, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is emerging as the tech titan of the AI age, riding the wave of ChatGPT, the bot his company unleashed on the world.

ChatGPT's Altman pleads to US Senate for AI rules

Sam Altman, the chief executive of ChatGPT's OpenAI, told US lawmakers on Tuesday that regulating artificial intelligence was essential, after his chatbot stunned the world.

OpenAI CEO tells US senators regulation is 'critical'

Sam Altman, the chief executive of ChatGPT's OpenAI, told US lawmakers on Tuesday that regulating artificial intelligence was essential, after his chatbot stunned the world.

Southeast Asia seeks global recognition for 'special' kebaya craft

In a Malaysian boutique, a small group of seamstresses sit at clattering sewing machines, stitching bright flowers and leaves into kebayas, traditional blouses worn by women around Southeast Asia.

Palestinians mark 75 years since 'Catastrophe' in occupied West Bank

Thousands from across the occupied West Bank demonstrated Monday, waving Palestinian flags to mark the 75th anniversary of the "Nakba" or "catastrophe" which they associate with Israel's creation.

Cuba's LGBTQ community celebrates same-sex marriage with pride conga

Around 200 Cubans marched in Havana on Saturday to the rhythm of conga, a popular dance, protesting against homophobia and transphobia, and celebrating the legalization of same-sex marriage.

Audio book narrators say AI is already taking away business

As people brace for the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence on jobs and everyday living, those in the world of audio books say their field is already being transformed.

Architects don't need AI, says high-tech pioneer Norman Foster

British architect Norman Foster has spent six decades pushing the boundaries of technology with awe-inspiring modernist structures from California to Hong Kong, but he is yet to be convinced by the craze for artificial intelligence.

Astronomers puzzled by 'largest' ever cosmic explosion

Astronomers said on Friday they have identified the "largest" cosmic explosion ever observed, a fireball 100 times the size of our Solar System that suddenly began blazing in the distant universe more than three years ago.

Race row as Egyptian archaeologist releases Cleopatra documentary

An Egyptian archaeologist on Wednesday released a documentary on the life of Cleopatra, the same day Netflix began streaming a controversial production depicting the ancient queen as black.

Virgin to launch commercial spaceflights in June

Space tourism company Virgin Galactic announced Monday that it is resuming flights with a mission this month, its first in nearly two years, and the launch of commercial trips in June.

'Picasso sculptor' exhibiition opens in Malaga

An exhibition of sculptures by Picasso, who is better known for his Cubist and surrealist works, opens on Tuesday in the legendary Spanish artist's hometown of Malaga.

Hollywood strikes inflamed by claim AI could do writers' jobs

The Hollywood writers' strike broke out this week over pay, but the refusal of studios like Netflix and Disney to rule out artificial intelligence replacing human scribes in the future has only fueled anger and fear on the picket lines.

Pacific Island tribe celebrates Charles's coronation

A remote South Pacific island boomed with song on Saturday as hundreds gathered for King Charles's coronation, a momentous occasion for villagers who believe his father was a local deity.

Journey to the center of the world (Hint: it's in California)

Every morning, Jacques-Andre Istel has breakfast in bed at the center of the world.

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