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ComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

UN adopts 'landmark' resolution on making AI safe and trustworthy | Computer Weekly

The UN General Assembly approved a landmark draft resolution on regulated AI for sustainable global development.
The resolution aims to bridge digital divides by encouraging regulatory and governance frameworks for safe AI systems. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Argentina's Gracia Sosa: The football pitch is freedom for someone who can't see'

Growing attention to women's blind football worldwide sparks hope for Paralympic inclusion.
Women's blind football is progressing globally, with hopes of greater support and recognition. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Government approach to debt relief for poorer nations not good enough', MPs say

MPs have criticised the Government for ruling out a consultation on proposed laws to force private creditors to take part in debt relief efforts in low-income countries.The International Development Select Committee said the current approach of focusing on market-based solutions to the problem is not good enough and stronger intervention is needed.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Beijing calls Britain US vassal' and warns of damage' to ties after G7 rebuke

China offered a stinging rebuttal to Rishi Sunak who called Beijing a challenge to global security by labelling Britain a vassal of the US and warning of lasting damage to its ties with London.The relevant remarks by the British side are simply parroting words from others and constitute malicious slanders in disregard ofthe facts.
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www.ocregister.com
1 year ago
East Bay (California)

Disneyland lays out theme park expansion plans for next 30 years

Disneyland laid out long-term expansion plans to Orange County business leaders on Wednesday, May 17 that will extensively reimagine what the future of the Anaheim theme park resort district will look like over the next three decades.Disneyland resort President Ken Potrock spoke before the OC Forum at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel about the DisneylandForward proposal that envisions extensive theme park, retail and parking expansion within the resort district boundaries.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Send a prayer to Pele', Brazil coach urges

Brazil's assistant coach Cesar Sampaio has asked that everyone "send a prayer" to Pele, who is currently in hospital.Three-time World Cup winner Pele, 82, has been in hospital since Tuesday and on Saturday reassured fans that he is "strong with a lot of hope".The Brazil great's statement came after a Sao Paulo newspaper reported that he is receiving end-of-life care.
www.ocregister.com
1 year ago
East Bay (California)

Disneyland lays out theme park expansion plans for next 30 years

Disneyland laid out long-term expansion plans to Orange County business leaders on Wednesday, May 17 that will extensively reimagine what the future of the Anaheim theme park resort district will look like over the next three decades.Disneyland resort President Ken Potrock spoke before the OC Forum at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel about the DisneylandForward proposal that envisions extensive theme park, retail and parking expansion within the resort district boundaries.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Send a prayer to Pele', Brazil coach urges

Brazil's assistant coach Cesar Sampaio has asked that everyone "send a prayer" to Pele, who is currently in hospital.Three-time World Cup winner Pele, 82, has been in hospital since Tuesday and on Saturday reassured fans that he is "strong with a lot of hope".The Brazil great's statement came after a Sao Paulo newspaper reported that he is receiving end-of-life care.
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Business Insider
1 year ago
Remote teams

JPMorgan CEO says remote work isn't good for young people and managers, but can be 'perfectly reasonable' for coders and women with caregiver concerns

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said in a CNBC interview that remote work is "perfectly reasonable to help women."Dimon said the pandemic "taught us the burden on women" as caretakers "is enormous."Remote work is reasonable for some jobs, Dimon said, but it doesn't work for "young kids" and managers.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

General Architecture Collaborative works with Rwandan village to build community centre

Local practice General Architecture Collaborative worked with the residents of Masoro Village in Rwanda to design and build this Learning and Sports Center, which has been shortlisted in the sustainable building category of Dezeen Awards 2022.
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