Democracy is being tested. Citizen assemblies can help | Ketakandriana Rafitoson
How can everyday people help foster and protect democracy? Detailing her work fighting for people power as an activist in Madagascar, Ketakandriana Rafitoson discusses how citizen assemblies — meetings where ordinary citizens get educated about democracy — empower communities to protect their rights, debate important civic questions and take action to create a brighter future…
AI-powered system detects toxic gases with speed and precision
Researchers have developed an AI-powered system that mimics the human sense of smell to detect and track toxic gases in real time. Using advanced artificial neural networks combined with a network of sensors, the system quickly identifies the source of harmful gases like nitrogen dioxide that poses severe respiratory health risks…It’s Election Day, and all the AIs — but one — are acting responsibly
TechCrunch found that X’s AI chatbot produced incorrect results about the U.S. presidential election, even as votes were still being cast. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only…
Scientists found a new ally in the fight to clean up CO2 emissions: ‘Chonkus’
A newly discovered bacterium could help humans deal with climate change — if scientists can figure out how to crack open its DNA…
BBC retains Premier League radio commentary rights
The BBC retains its deal for radio commentary of the Premier League for another four seasons…
JJ Redick Says Lakers Need ‘More Pride Defensively’ After Shocking Loss to Pistons
It’s been a shaky start to the season for the Los Angeles Lakers, and their frustrations culminated in a 115-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday. After…
Egypt Condemns Israeli Withdrawal from UNRWA Agreement, Urges International Action
Egypt condemned Israel’s decision to withdraw from the 1967 agreement that allows the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to operate within its borders. In a statement on Tuesday, 5 November, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern over the severe humanitarian impact on Palestinian refugees…
UNRWA ban is a “death sentence” for Palestinians in Gaza, UN official says
Israel’s ban on the United Nations’ agency for Palestinian refugees is a “death sentence” for the nearly two million people facing extreme hunger in war-torn Gaza, a UN official said. UN special rapporteur on the right to food Michael Fakhri joins a growing list of humanitarian workers and organizations to condemn the move by Israel’s…
EndBadGovernance: Drop case against 101 protesters – Falana tells FG
By Seyi Babalola Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has urged the Federal Government to dismiss the charges against 101 #EndBadGovernance demonstrators. The demand stems from President Bola Tinubu’s directive to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to release the minors arrested and facing prosecution for their alleged involvement in…