OpenAI’s new video generation tool raises concerns

"Sora" is another giant leap in artificial intelligence. It is the latest tool released by the company behind the groundbreaking chatbot ChatGPT. It can create realistic-looking videos based on a simple text prompt. But there are concerns about what "Sora" could unleash.

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Science & Technology

Russia says it may team with China to put first nuclear power plant on the moon

Russia and China are considering a collaborative project to install the moon's first nuclear power plant by the mid-2030s.

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Videos

An estimated half a million people in Gaza are facing famine

The gravity of the situation has prompted the UN to issue a warning of a potential famine. In response, the United States and other international governments have advocated for a surge in aid to the besieged Palestinian enclave. Given the closure of most border crossings into Gaza, they have resorted to airdrops as a means of delivering assistance. Particularly in the heavily affected northern region, many people are struggling to […]

March 7, 2024 25

Entertainment

Disney CEO Bob Iger Discusses Marvel Fatigue, Says Company Quietly Canceled Projects | THR News Video

Bob Iger is pushing back on the idea that there's superhero fatigue. The Disney CEO was interviewed at a Morgan Stanley conference in San Francisco on Tuesday, where he was pressed about what he is doing to turn the film business around. The executive noted that they're doing a lot and even quietly cancelled certain projects. "...You got to make those tough calls. We've actually made those tough calls. We've […]

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Business / Economics

Lawmakers push for TikTok divestment amid national security concerns

U.S. lawmakers propose bipartisan legislation to compel ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, to divest or face a ban.

March 7, 2024 3

Videos

Biden, Trump pivot to a historic, high-stakes general election rematch

A rematch of their bitter 2020 campaign is all but set. After huge wins on Super Tuesday, President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, will face off in another high-stakes showdown this November - whether American voters like it or not.

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Videos

Hackers expose how Russia skirts sanctions for its weapons

Despite tight sanctions, Western parts are being used in Russia’s battlefield weapons. CBC’s Ben Makuch meets with Ukrainian hackers who reveal that one arms maker is after Canadian technology and how a complex web of intermediaries make it possible.

March 7, 2024 3

Videos

Ukraine’s accession could cost €136 billion to the EU budget, new report estimates

This would represent 0.10% and 0.13% of the EU's gross domestic product (GDP). The projection uses the existing rules and design of the 2021-2027 budget to extract a projection of how much money the war-torn nation would be entitled to after obtaining the coveted membership. Ukraine was first declared a candidate in June 2022 and was given the go-ahead for accession negotiations in December 2023. The findings exclude the enormous […]

March 7, 2024 6

Business / Economics

Weekly Economics Wrap: Recent Developments in African Business: Market Dynamics, Regulatory Shifts, and Global Impacts

Schwenk Zement International GmbH Terminates Purchase Agreement with RWCo GmbH In a surprising turn of events, Schwenk Zement International GmbH has officially terminated its purchase agreement with RWCo GmbH regarding shares in Schwenk Namibia (Pty) Ltd. The stumbling block cited by RWCo is the Namibian Competition Commission conditions linked to the deal's approval. RWCo argues that these conditions lack a legal basis under Namibian competition law. This development adds a […]

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