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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.
- Reuters
US considers breakup of Google in landmark search case
NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. said on Tuesday it may ask a judge to force Alphabet's Google to divest parts of its business, such as its Chrome browser and Android operating system, that it says are used to maintain an illegal monopoly in online search. In a landmark case, a judge found in August that Google, which processes 90% of U.S. internet searches, had built an illegal monopoly. The Justice Department's proposed remedies have the potential to reshape how Americans find information on the internet while shrinking Google's revenues and giving its competitors more room to grow.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Independent
Justin Timberlake fan mortified after singer spots her committing faux-pas during concert
Viral clip shows the devastated fan realising her mistake too late
- 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
- 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 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’
- 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.
- 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
- SETHLUI.COM
10 best laksa spots in SG for an irresistible meal [2024 update]
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- 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