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BloombergOpenAI starts hiring in Singapore for second Asia office
OpenAI is building a team in Singapore to support growing demand for artificial intelligence tools in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Reuters
Meta's AI chatbot to be available in new markets including Brazil, UK
Technology companies have been trying to attract consumers to their AI chatbots by introducing new features and making them more accessible with support for different languages. Meta AI, which currently has almost 500 million monthly active users, will be available in the UK, Brazil and more countries in Latin America and Asia beginning Wednesday, the social media company said. The chatbot will also support languages including Arabic, Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese, Meta said.
- Reuters
India's Star Health probes alleged role of security chief in data leak
India's Star Health is investigating accusations that its chief information security officer played a role in a data leak by a self-styled hacker who used Telegram chatbots and websites to disseminate customers' medical records and personal data. The country's biggest health insurer, Star told Reuters that the official, Amarjeet Khanuja, was co-operating in its investigation into the leak, which has so far turned up no evidence of wrongdoing by him. The investigation comes after the hacker, an individual dubbed xenZen, publicly asserted on his website that the executive had "sold all this data to me".
- BBC
Google threatened with being broken up by US
The US Government considers whether Google should spin off the Android operating system and Chrome browser.
- The Telegraph
Iran has proved it can breach the world’s greatest air defence system. What comes next could be devastating
The world watched helplessly as a missile barrage from Iran came raining down over Israel with less than 15 minutes’ warning.
- Bloomberg
Singapore mansion on sale at record price after failed attempts
A luxury mansion in Singapore’s most exclusive neighbourhood is being put on the market for S$308 million ($236 million), following at least two unsuccessful attempts to sell it previously.
- The Telegraph
Body of American diver found inside shark
Parts of a woman’s body have been found inside the stomach of a Tiger shark two weeks after she disappeared in Indonesia.
- Hello!
Richard Gere, 75, can't keep his hands off wife Alejandra, 41, as she wears bridal gown for red carpet
Richard Gere is clearly still smitten with his wife of nearly six years, as the 75-year-old was unable to keep his eyes – or his hands – off 41-year-old Alejandra. See the moment here....
- The Hill
Democrats start to hit the panic button
Democrats’ nerves are at an all-time high. Two months ago — even a month ago — they were feeling bullish about Vice President Harris’s prospects of defeating former President Trump. But now, with less than a month to go until Election Day, they’re increasingly worried about a number of issues plaguing the Democratic nominee’s campaign. On…
- BuzzFeed
This Paralyzed Man And His Fiancée Explained How They Have Sex, And People Are Saying It Is The Most Informative Content On The Internet Right Now
Amber Cogbill and Neven Hart are being praised for their vulnerability and honesty.
- Evening Standard
Erik ten Hag 'sack decision made' as Manchester United meeting begins
Beleaguered Dutchman flies out on holiday as club chiefs discuss his future
- Bloomberg
Malaysia commutes death sentence of Najib’s former bodyguard
Malaysia has commuted the death sentence of an ex-police guard of former premier Najib Razak, after the Southeast Asian country changed its law on capital punishment.
- BBC
Singapore detains Spanish newlyweds over football protest
A fan on his honeymoon posed with a banner criticising Valencia's billionaire owner Peter Lim.
- Hello!
Selena Gomez is a date night dream in plunging bodysuit and trousers
The Rare Beauty founder wore the elevated ensemble to celebrate World Mental Health Day on October 10th and the Make A Rare Impact Campaign at a NYC Sephora store. See photos
- The Guardian
People run for cover as Iran launches wave of missiles towards Israel
Iran has launched a wave of missiles at Israel hours after White House officials warned Tehran was 'imminently' planning to attack. Guardian reporters in Jerusalem witnessed dozen of missiles flying overhead towards Israel's main coastal cities in a huge attack not long after 7.30pm. While some interceptions could be heard over Jerusalem, missiles flew over Tel Aviv and in some cases caused explosions in the city. Tehran had vowed retaliation against Israel for a series of attacks against Iran and the militias it backs across the Middle East, including Hezbollah. In a statement shortly after the attack, the Israeli military vowed there would be consequences for Iran.
- The Independent
A father fled with three children into the wilderness. They’ve now been spotted three years later wearing camo
Family described by witness as ‘well prepared for the wilderness’
- HuffPost
Kamala Harris Did 1 Thing On TV That The Last 2 Presidents Never Did
Stephen Colbert noted to the audience that production had "asked Harris ahead of time" if she was OK with the activity.
- The Guardian
Chinese stocks suffer worst fall in 27 years over growth concerns
Investors disappointed after hoped-for policy plans by Beijing to stimulate economy failed to materialise
- Rolling Stone
Florida Republicans Who Voted Against Funding FEMA Are Now Facing Disaster
Nearly 100 Republicans voted against a government funding bill in the heart of hurricane season
- SETHLUI.COM
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