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If AI Steve comes across a question on a topic on which Endacott has not yet set a policy, the AI will research the issue, prompting further discussion with voters and even policy suggestions. Image credit: ReutersA rather strange development occurred in the US last week, specifically in the state of Wyoming, where a man running for mayor promised to leave all decisions to AI if elected. This means that an AI bot would have the final say on important matters for the state. Something similar is happening in the UK this year as the general election approaches.Steve Endacott, chairman…
In today’s rapidly changing digital world, the convergence of technology and education is essential to shaping the workforce of the future. Recognizing this need, Romanian organization Digital Nation took on the mission of addressing the gap between the country’s vast tech talent pool and basic digital skills that are below the EU average. Founded in 2013 by technology expert Paul Apostol, Digital Nation is an education initiative that empowers students, teachers and other professionals to gain digital skills that are often overlooked in traditional education. Digital Nation’s approach is rooted in peer and community learning, promoting a range of programs…
Joe Cash and Ryan Wu BEIJING (Reuters) – Beijing is urging the European Union to remove provisional tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles by July 4 after China and the EU agreed to hold new trade talks, state media Global Times reported. The European Union is investigating what it calls excessive and unfair subsidies, but temporary tariffs of up to 38.1% on imports of Chinese-made EVs are due to come into effect by July 4. China has repeatedly called on the EU to roll back the tariffs and expressed a willingness to negotiate. Beijing, hurt by U.S. tariffs imposed by the…
Who What Wear dialed up its roster of in-the-know wedding experts to get a closer look at the top bridal trends and predictions for what cool weddings will look like in 2024—from fashion to design and planning. Many fashion insiders cited the emergence of experimental silhouettes such as drop-waist dresses, editorial veils, the resurgence of more traditional elegant dresses, and floral appliqués. The influences of archival fashion were also a point of focus, with references to recent weddings including the much buzzed-about nuptials of Alexandra Cooper. The bride worked with stylist Mimi Cuttrell to source three vintage looks for her…
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The U.S.-backed Eight months of war in Gaza The merits of a ceasefire agreement were thrown into doubt after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was only willing to agree to a “partial” ceasefire that would not end the war, sparking an outcry from families of hostages held by Hamas. “We are ready to make a partial agreement to return some people. This is no secret,” the Israeli leader said in an interview broadcast late Sunday by Israel’s conservative Channel 14, a supporter of Prime Minister Netanyahu, about the roughly 120 hostages still being…
Participants react after the yak race at the Lhasa Farmers and Pastoralists Games in Lhasa, southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, June 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Jia)The inaugural Lhasa Farmer-Pastoralist Games not only provided a platform for Tibetan sports enthusiasts to show off their skills, but also provided a way to preserve Tibet’s traditional sports culture and enrich the lives of people on the roof of the world.Sports writers Li Jia and Huang YaomanLHASA, June 24 (Xinhua) — Migmar, a 76-year-old herder, spent the entire morning on Sunday navigating several stadiums at the Lhasa Sports and Cultural Center, believing his day-long hitchhiking…
The photo illustration shows the Apple logo on a smartphone with the EU flag in the background. Omar Marquez | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesEuropean Union regulators said on Monday that Apple was violating sweeping new technology rules by not allowing its App Store to steer customers to alternative products.The European Commission, the EU’s executive body, also announced it had launched a new investigation into Apple over its new contract terms with developers.In March, the EU launched an investigation into Apple, Alphabet, and Meta under a landmark new law aimed at curbing the power of big tech companies,…
The election for Speaker of the Lok Sabha is scheduled to take place on June 26. However, the date for the election for Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha has not been announced. According to Article 93 of the Indian Constitution, the House of Representatives must elect two members, a Speaker and a Deputy Speaker, but no deadline is specified. The position of Vice-Chair has been vacant since June 23, 2019. Members of the House of Representatives participate in the election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker According to the Constitution, the newly elected House of Representatives elects a speaker and…
peacock Spoiler alert: This post contains details about “Love Island USA” Season 6, Episode 12, which aired on Sunday, June 23rd. Ariana Madix is back Love Island USA The results of the public vote were announced on Sunday night’s episode, with viewers voting for their favourite couples, with the bottom three at risk of being kicked off the island. The couples with the fewest votes were Nicole Jackie and Kendall Washington, Andrea Carmona and Rob Rausch, and Jana Craig and Akeem White. Maddix places the vulnerable islanders on either side of her and tells the safe islanders that it is…
Grab a fancy glass of water. Instead of taking a sip, dramatically pour the water over yourself. As the blue water flows down, you magically transform into someone with blue eye makeup. How cool is that? There’s a new trend going around. I’m feeling blue It’s all about this magical change. Let’s take a closer look at this trend and see what it all means. If you spend a lot of time on Instagram, you’ve probably seen the proliferation of videos showcasing the blue makeup trend. The trend that’s taking the beauty world by storm was first featured in American…