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Desperate search for swimmer killed in horror shark attack at Sorrento Beach enters second day

Desperate search for swimmer killed in horror shark attack at Sorrento Beach enters second day

The search for a 63-year-old swimmer continues as Sorrento Beach remains closed after the horror shark attack on Friday - beaches in the area remain closed while emergency services work to locate the man
Google says Gemini AI model breached real systems in security test

Google says Gemini AI model breached real systems in security test

Google’s consumer AI model Gemini hacked multiple systems through guessing login credentials, the company said, the latest case of rogue AI cybersecurity transgressions, which have generated safety concerns. The hacks, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, took place in May and were discovered by Google in July. “In a standard evaluation, the model found public information online and guessed credentials to access websites it thought were part of the test,” Heather Adkins, Google’s...
Friend, leader, mentor: how political veterans remember Tung Chee-hwa

Friend, leader, mentor: how political veterans remember Tung Chee-hwa

This weekend, Hong Kong mourns the loss of former chief executive and elder statesman Tung Chee-hwa. The shipping tycoon who became the city’s first leader after its transfer of sovereignty to China in 1997 died on September 8 at the age of 89, leaving a legacy of determined stewardship and dedicated public service. He is remembered for steering Hong Kong through uncharted waters following the end of colonial rule, as well as his tireless efforts as a state leader and business heavyweight to...
How will Beijing receive most senior Taiwan official to attend Apec events this year?

How will Beijing receive most senior Taiwan official to attend Apec events this year?

In a rare development, Taiwanese Labour Minister Hung Sun-han is expected to travel to Nanjing on Sunday, becoming the first cabinet-level official under William Lai Ching-te’s administration to visit mainland China. Hung will attend an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) ministerial meeting on Monday to discuss employment, vocational training, social security and the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs. Hung will be the most senior Taiwanese official to visit the mainland for Apec...

Trying to Picture Doomsday? 1983’s ‘WarGames’ Already Showed Us One Way AI Could End the World

After a former Anthropic researcher warned that humanity's extinction could be as close as 2030, John Badham’s cyber thriller offers a frighteningly clear answer to the question: "OK, how?"
Pickle-flavoured tart, anyone? Japanese convenience stores turn to AI for novelty sweets

Pickle-flavoured tart, anyone? Japanese convenience stores turn to AI for novelty sweets

Fears that advanced artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity have dominated global headlines, but in Japan the technology is being used for a sweeter purpose – developing never-before-seen convenience store desserts. For customers tired of the usual egg sandwiches and rice balls, major chains are turning to AI to develop products, including some unexpected flavours. Lawson, one of the country’s biggest convenience store operators, said on Tuesday it would roll out three new food items,...
Childhood friend of Eugene Horsch reveals insight into family's past amid investigation in Olney

Childhood friend of Eugene Horsch reveals insight into family's past amid investigation in Olney

A childhood friend spoke with Action News about his friendship with Eugene Horsch while growing up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Two women found dead after being thrown from jet ski in Utah

Two women found dead after being thrown from jet ski in Utah

After a three-day search the bodies of two women who were thrown off a jet ski in Sand Hollow Reservoir have been found, local police have confirmed

Parents could lose benefits or face prison for child's crimes, minister says

The reforms to Parenting Orders could also see parents losing benefits, Jake Richards MP told the Times.

Roast These Disney Princesses And We'll Reveal Your Roasting Score

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South Korea justice minister nominee withdraws over Covid-19 drug trial scandal

South Korea justice minister nominee withdraws over Covid-19 drug trial scandal

South Korea’s Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won withdrew his nomination on Saturday following allegations concerning his involvement in a Covid-19 treatment and approval of its clinical trials. “After much deliberation, I decided to step down as the nominee for minister of the justice ministry. I apologise for failing to live up to your expectations,” Kim said during a press conference at the National Assembly. Kim, who said he did not want to add any burden to Lee Jae Myung’s...

Everyone's Personality Can Be Described By Two Disney Characters, And I'm Willing To Bet They're Not The Two You Were Expecting

Not to be dramatic, but this quiz is gonna read you like a book.View Entire Post ›