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Japan’s biggest girl group, AKB48, has released a new single co-created with artificial intelligence after fans voted for it in a televised competition. The contest pitted renowned Japanese songwriter Yasushi Akimoto, whose songs have sold more than 100 million copies, against an AI version of himself, called “AI Akimoto,” trained on his writing style. Both…
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has announced a £5 billion ($6.8 billion) investment in artificial intelligence projects in the UK. The funding will be spent over the next two years on infrastructure and scientific research. It marks the first of several major US investments expected to be revealed before President Donald Trump’s official visit to Britain….
President Donald Trump says the U.S. has reached a deal with China to keep TikTok running in America, ending months of uncertainty over the app’s future. Speaking to reporters at the White House before leaving for an official trip to the U.K., Trump said, “We have a deal on TikTok. I’ve made an agreement with…
Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor and director known for classics like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting, has died at the age of 89. His publicist, Cindi Berger, confirmed the news in a statement: “Robert Redford passed away on September 16 at his home in Sun dance, Utah – the place he…
Mikel Arteta says he is determined to end Arsenal’s long wait for Champions League glory after last season’s heartbreaking semi-final exit. The Gunners, who lost to eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain, have spent £250 million this summer to strengthen their squad for another push at Europe’s top prize. Arsenal head into their 23rd season in the…
Thousands of families are scrambling to escape Gaza City as Israel confirms it has launched a large-scale ground operation aimed at taking control of the city. Lina al-Maghribi, a 32-year-old mother of three from the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood, told the BBC she resisted leaving her home despite the danger until an Israeli officer called and…
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is expected to miss at least three months after foot surgery, according to multiple reports. The 28-year-old suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury during the team’s 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Burrow limped to the locker room in the second quarter, left the stadium on crutches,…
China’s market regulator has accused US chip giant Nvidia of violating the country’s antitrust laws, escalating tensions between the two nations as they try to ease their trade war. The regulator did not specify how Nvidia allegedly broke the rules but said it is continuing its investigation. The announcement comes as American and Chinese officials…
US President Donald Trump is once again calling on regulators to ease reporting rules for publicly traded companies, reviving an idea he floated during his first term in the White House. In a post on Truth Social, Trump urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to stop requiring companies to report earnings every three months and…
“Everyone said it was rubber bullets. It was not rubber bullets. If you see my son, his head is smashed, there is a hole,” says Narendra Shrestha. Shrestha wants to know who will take responsibility for his son Sulov’s death. Sulov was one of those killed during the violent unrest that swept Nepal last week….
