Ex-head of MI6 asserts that scientists’ credibility on AI dangers may be questioned due to Covid-related misinformation

Ex-head of MI6 asserts that scientists’ credibility on AI dangers may be questioned due to Covid-related misinformation

Sir Richard Dearlove, the former head of the MI6 during the UK’s invasion of Iraq, has expressed skepticism towards scientists’ warnings about the dangers of artificial intelligence due to their incorrect claims about Covid-19. He believes that if brilliant scientists can go “off piste” during a pandemic, then their predictions about AI destroying humanity may …

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Anthony Albanese’s government argues against Qantas repaying taxpayers’ funds following the airline’s $2.47 billion profit.

Anthony Albanese’s government argues against Qantas repaying taxpayers’ funds following the airline’s .47 billion profit.

Government Rejects Qantas’ Repayment of Taxpayer Money Following $2.47 Billion Profit Qantas Records $2.47 Billion Profit for Last Financial Year  Airline Faces Pressure to Repay Government Amidst Covid By Bianca De Marchi For Australian Associated Press Updated: 00:11 BST, 25 August 2023 The Australian Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has dismissed calls for Qantas to repay government …

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Australia May Finally Scrap One of Its Last Remaining Coronavirus Rules as Experts Urge Learning to Live with Covid-19

One of the few remaining coronavirus rules in Australia could soon be eliminated, signaling a shift towards learning to coexist with Covid-19. The New South Wales (NSW) government is considering ending mask mandates in hospitals, marking one of the last restrictions in the state. Currently, individuals visiting high-risk environments like hospitals and aged-care facilities are …

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CDC projects further increases in COVID hospitalizations by 22% this week due to spreading new variants

CDC projects further increases in COVID hospitalizations by 22% this week due to spreading new variants

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently announced a revised forecast, projecting an increase in new COVID-19 hospitalizations in the coming month. This update replaces the previous projection which stated that hospital admissions would remain stable or have an uncertain trend. As health officials around the world are grappling with the emergence …

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Mass Illness Causes School to Cancel Classes Shortly After Start

Mass Illness Causes School to Cancel Classes Shortly After Start

Attendance at Kentucky’s Lee County School District dropped to 82% just a few days after the start of the school year on August 9. By Monday, it had fallen further to 81%, and 14 teachers had called out sick. As a result, classes were canceled on Tuesday and Wednesday, and remote learning was planned for …

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Outrage Spreads over Decline in GCSE Grades: Parents Criticize ‘Unjust’ Reversion to Pre-Covid Assessment as Strikes and Exam Disruptions Cause Sharpest Decline for English Students, while Wales and Northern Ireland Maintain Inflated Grades

Parents of students who took their GCSEs today have expressed criticism of the “unfair” return to pre-pandemic grading, while one union has called for another year of transition. Hundreds of thousands of British teenagers received their results today, with grading in England returning to pre-pandemic levels. However, experts have noted that students have faced disruptions …

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A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding GCSE Grades and Boundaries

A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding GCSE Grades and Boundaries

After a period of anticipation, GCSE results day has finally arrived, marking the beginning of a new academic journey for many students. In light of the challenging circumstances brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, regulator Ofqual implemented stricter grading regimes, resulting in lower grades for this year’s cohort. Although there has been a significant drop …

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Leonardo DiCaprio, 48, Treats Himself to an Ice-Cream Outing with Italian Model Vittoria Ceretti, 25, in Santa Barbara, Following Her Recent Separation from Husband Matteo Milleri

Habitual modelizer, Leonardo DiCaprio, took his new flame, Italian bombshell Vittoria Ceretti, on an ice-cream date in Santa Barbara. Despite their 23-year age difference, the 48-year-old Oscar winner and the 25-year-old model enjoyed beating the summer heat with ice-cream cones. Vittoria looked stunning in a cropped black T-shirt, short shorts, and grey sneakers, while Leonardo …

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