Brains Are Not Required When It Comes to Thinking and Solving Problems--Simple Cells Can Do It
The planarian, a simple flatworm, has the ability to regenerate its entire body, including its head and tail.
Tufts University biologist Michael Levin has discovered that the intelligence of living things may not solely reside in the brain, but also in other parts of the body. [ more ]
Met says it will make public key findings of coronation arrests review
Scotland Yard has said it will make public the key findings of a review into arrests made around the coronation but the Metropolitan police assistant commissioner Louisa Rolfe declined to say when and defended her officers' right to make arrests without evidence.At a hearing of the London assembly's police and crime committee, Rolfe said officers in central London had been acting on a developing intelligence picture when they detained 64 people, of whom 42 remain on bail pending investigation.
Met police operation secretly monitors children online
Children as young as 13 have been secretly monitored online as part of a continuing surveillance operation run by the Metropolitan police, the Guardian has learned.The project could also be gathering data on much younger children, as it is not compulsory for officers to document the ages of the individuals they are targeting.
Cloned "AI Ashley" debuts on Live95.5, replacing non-AI Ashley in midday. Twitter revolts. - RAIN News
In what might be the first realization of synthesized DJs in actual broadcast shifts, "AI Ashley" - a voice-cloned version of Live95.5 midday host Ashley - works her (its?their?) first realtime shift.Live95.5 is an iHeartMedia outlet.Ashley promoted the breakthrough on Twitter with a demonstration video of AI Ashley making a phone call to a contest winner.
House intel panel demands FISA reforms after FBI surveillance abuses
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence released proposed changes to rules overseeing foreign surveillance by federal agencies, including transparency measures, restrictions, and oversight.
The proposed changes include cutting the FBI out of the ability to authorize US person queries and requiring audits of search queries after six months.
The reforms were prompted by past FBI abuses and errors in FISA warrant applications. [ more ]
Guantanamo Case Nearing a Decision on the Lasting Effects of Torture
By the time the prisoner accused of plotting the U.S.S.Cole bombing boasted about his role in the attack during interrogations at Guantanamo Bay, his memories and account were unreliable because of years of isolation and torture by the C.I.A., a former military interrogator testified Friday.Prosecutors say the statements that Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, a Saudi prisoner, gave during interrogations in 2007 are crucial evidence against him.
House to take up GOP resolution to censure Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff
The House is expected on Wednesday to take up a censure resolution against California Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff for his role in investigations of the former president.The resolution, sponsored by GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida, is expected get called up at the end of an afternoon vote series around 3:45 p.m. ET.
FBI announces new curbs on controversial surveillance program as Congress considers whether to renew it
Senior Biden administration officials on Tuesday announced new disciplinary measures to prevent further FBI abuses under a controversial surveillance program that will expire at year's end unless Congress renews it.A new three strike FBI policy will have analysts disciplined, or even fired, for three incidents in which they misuse the intelligence program, Deputy FBI Director Paul Abbate told the Senate Judiciary Committee.
US received intel from European ally that Ukrainian military was planning attack on Nord Stream pipelines, officials say
The US received intelligence from a European ally last year that the Ukrainian military was planning an attack on the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines three months before they were hit, three US officials told CNN.The attack on the pipelines last September has been condemned by US officials and Western allies alike as a sabotage on critical infrastructure.
Exclusive: Top US general says Ukraine is well prepared' for counteroffensive in war that has greater meaning' for the world
Watch CNN's full interview with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley on The Lead with Jake Tapper today at 4 p.m. ET.The top US general told CNN on Monday that while Ukraine is very well prepared for a counteroffensive against Russia, it is too early to tell what outcomes are going to happen.
Exclusive: Ukraine has cultivated sabotage agents inside Russia and is giving them drones to stage attacks, sources say
Ukraine has cultivated a network of agents and sympathizers inside Russia working to carry out acts of sabotage against Russian targets and has begun providing them with drones to stage attacks, multiple people familiar with US intelligence on the matter told CNN.US officials believe these pro-Ukrainian agents inside Russia carried out a drone attack that targeted the Kremlin in early May by launching drones from within Russia rather than flying them from Ukraine into Moscow.
Russia, Learning From Costly Mistakes, Shifts Battlefield Tactics
KRAMATORSK, Ukraine The team of soldiers had been out of their Ukrainian armored personnel carrier for only a matter of minutes when the tree line in front of them erupted in Russian gunfire.The dozen or so soldiers, sent to reinforce a trench, found themselves pinned down for hours.Never seen that much fire, from so many positions, a soldier recounted in a mission report obtained by The New York Times.
Two weeks ago, a federal judge sentenced Robert Birchum, a former Air Force lieutenant colonel, to three years in jail for removing hundreds of secret documents from their authorized locations and storing them in his home and officer's quarters.In April, a judge sentenced Jeremy Brown, a former member of U.S. Special Forces, to more than seven years in prison partly for taking a classified report home with him after he retired.
China Has Had a Spy Base in Cuba for Years, U.S. Official Says
A Chinese spy base in Cuba that could intercept electronic signals from nearby U.S. military and commercial buildings has been up and running since or before 2019, when the Chinese base was upgraded, according to a Biden administration official.The official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence, said the spy base was an issue that the Biden administration had inherited from former President Donald J. Trump.
Battles Rage as Ukraine Tries to Retake Russian-Occupied Territory
Intense fighting raged across a wide swath of southeastern Ukraine for a second day on Friday, as Ukrainian forces attacked occupying Russian troops in multiple locations, while military analysts and U.S. officials cautioned that it was far too early to gauge the success of Kyiv's offensive.Both sides were grappling with severe flooding caused by the destruction of a major dam on the Dnipro River, but east of there, the fierce combat indicated that Ukraine's long-awaited counteroffensive against the Russian invasion was underway, according to analysts and Western and Russian officials.
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Contemplating Intellectual Property Rights in the Metaverse: Statutory Change is Inevitable for AI Creations - ipwatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
"Why wouldn't the AI developer be in the same position as the party who commissioned a painting or in the same position as an employer who hires an employee to invent?...The statutes on which the court decisions are based didn't have sophisticated AI in view.I assert, as in the past, those statutes will be revised."
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Contemplating Intellectual Property Rights in the Metaverse: Statutory Change is Inevitable for AI Creations
"Why wouldn't the AI developer be in the same position as the party who commissioned a painting or in the same position as an employer who hires an employee to invent?...The statutes on which the court decisions are based didn't have sophisticated AI in view.I assert, as in the past, those statutes will be revised."
Silicon Valley Confronts the Idea That the 'Singularity' Is Here
Silicon Valley is beginning to accept the possibility of the Singularity, the point at which artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence.
Technology companies like Google and IBM are beginning to invest in AI research to explore the implications of the Singularity and its potential for the future.
The Singularity has implications for both ethical and economic considerations, and it is essential to carefully consider and address these implications as the technology progresses. [ more ]
Google Chrome: Security and UI tips you need to know
1. Utilizing Chrome's built-in security features can help protect users from malicious websites and downloads. This includes using safe browsing, disabling JavaScript, and enabling the pop-up blocker.
2. Chrome offers several user interface features that can enhance the user experience. These features include using the tabbed browsing feature, customizing the new tab page, and using the task manager to manage browser processes.
3. Managing Chrome's privacy settings is an important step in protecting [ more ]
Met PC who suggested positive cocaine test was due to medication dismissed from force
A Met Police officer who suggested a positive drugs test for cocaine was due to medication she was taking has been fired.PC Deborah Chapman was given with cause drugs test at work on November 17 last year which came back positive for cocaine.A misconduct panel heard that the officer claimed the test was flawed and that the positive reading may have been caused by medication she was taking.
Two weeks ago, I critiqued Succession, mildly, for the overestimation of elite power in its portrait of American democracy.Today I come to praise it for a perfect series finale and a successful final season that together raised the show to the top rank of TV serials, the most successful examples of the central popular art form of our time.
Most Aliens May Be Artificial Intelligence, Not Life as We Know It
The Fermi paradox takes its name from a 1950s visit by physicist Enrico Fermi to the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico.One day, as Fermi was walking to lunch with physicist colleagues Emil Konopinski, Edward Teller and Herbert York, one mentioned a New Yorker cartoon depicting aliens stealing public trash cans from the streets of New York.
Taiwan Ambassador Says Ukraine's Success Against Russia Will Help Deter China
Bi-khim Hsiao, Taiwan's de facto ambassador to the United States, said Tuesday that Ukraine's success in defending itself against Russia's invasion, with the help of the United States and other nations, is important for deterring China from trying to invade Taiwan, a democratic island that the Chinese government considers part of its territory.
Are Data Scientists Needed in the Self-Service Analytics World? - DATAVERSITY
Fully-automated or semi-automated software systems will begin deliver more reliable Analytics and Business Intelligence (BI) reports than human Data Scientists by 2019 says Gartner.As Artificial Intelligence-powered BI technology heads towards full self-service, a general concern in the Data Science community is whether human Data Scientists will become obsolete due to the presence of super-intelligent Analytics and BI tools.
New England Patriots links 6/13/23 - Minicamp updates: O'Brien brings 'bread and butter' back; More!
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Transactions: Patriots re-sign DL Justus Tavai; Sign third-round draft pick Marte Mapu; Release DB Tae Hayes and RB James Robinson.Evan Lazar analyzes the release of veteran RB James Robinson; Who is the next man up behind Rhamondre Stevenson?Evan Lazar breaks down Mac Jones and the offense's first day at Minicamp; We are beginning to see signs of progress in terms of on-field chemistry and execution when the defense starts to put pressure on the offense in practice.
Clarence Page: Trump's in trouble, and the lame excuses are flying
Some of the fiercest attacks against Donald Trump's handling of classified documents came from Trump himself, especially in barbs aimed at Hillary Clinton.That's why in the indictment, Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith cited some of Trump's own speeches from his 2016 election campaign to show in easy-to-grasp form how seriously - or unseriously the former president took the task of keeping the nation's official secrets secret.
'He never hides' - new Liverpool signing Mac Allister
Alexis Mac Allister won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022 Every time referee Nestor Pitana saw Alexis Mac Allister running in his direction to complain about some decision, he would make the same joke to try to calm the Argentinos Juniors youngster down."You remind me of [Lionel] Messi," Pitana, who refereed the 2018 World Cup final, would say.
China Investing in Open-Source Intelligence Collection on the U.S.
China's intelligence agencies are investing deeply in open-source intelligence to learn more about the capabilities of the American military in the Pacific and beyond, according to a new report.The analysis, by the threat intelligence company Recorded Future, details efforts by China's government and companies to collect publicly available data from the Pentagon, think tanks and private firms information Beijing's military can use to help plan for a potential conflict with the United States.
Good morning.It's Tuesday.We'll meet the mascot of a Brooklyn firehouse.She's small and pinkish-white, and she doesn't have spots like a Dalmatian.Image Credit...Calla Kessler for The New York Times Firefighter Aron Shamayev opened the door at Engine Company 239 in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn.He knew whom I was looking for.
IRA plot to kill the Queen during US visit revealed by FBI file
The FBI have revealed the existence of a possible IRA plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to the United States in 1983.Newly-released FBI records show that agents warned of an ever-present threat to the late monarch during 11 visits to the US across her seven-decade reign.The files, which appear in the FBI's Vault containing information of high public interest, show they received intelligence that Queen Elizabeth might be targeted by an Irish Republican Army sympathiser, who wanted to avenge the death of his daughter in Northern Ireland, on her 1983 trip.
Man planned to kill the Queen by dropping object on her, FBI reveals
The FBI have revealed the existence of a possible IRA plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to the United States in 1983.Newly-released FBI records show that agents warned of an ever-present threat to the late monarch during 11 visits to the US across her seven-decade reign.The files, which appear in the FBI's Vault containing information of high public interest, show they received intelligence that Queen Elizabeth might be targeted by an Irish Republican Army sympathiser, who wanted to avenge the death of his daughter in Northern Ireland, on her 1983 trip.
Koreatown's Park's BBQ is our 2023 Gold Award winner
Park's BBQ wasn't the first Korean barbecue restaurant to open in Los Angeles, not by a long shot.In fact, in 2004, a year after Park's BBQ opened, Jonathan Gold wrote in the L.A. Weekly that there were "a reputed 850 places to eat and drink" in Los Angeles' Koreatown.And yet, over the last 20 years Park's has played a pivotal role in making the flavors of Korean barbecue an essential element in the cuisine of Los Angeles - and in expanding the possibilities of what Korean food could be in this city.
Kaspersky says attackers hacked staff iPhones with unknown malware
1. Kaspersky Lab has detected a security breach in which attackers used unknown malware to access staff iPhones.
2. The attackers were able to gain access to data such as contacts, photos, documents, and other sensitive information.
3. It is important for companies to ensure their security measures are up
The CBA giveth, and the CBA potentially taketh away.Under the rules of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Raiders used the franchise tag to keep running back Josh Jacobs in place for at least another season, at $10.1 million.The Raiders also could, under those same rules, rescind the franchise tag.
How Natasha Lyonne and Benjamin Bratt Went Beyond Cat-and-Mouse in 'Poker Face'
In the immortal words of Blues Traveler, "The hook brings you back" - and the hook of Rian Johnson's "Poker Face" is Natasha Lyonne and Benjamin Bratt.Lyonne plays the charmingly irreverent Charlie Cale (who she describes as more "Big Lebowski" than "Russian Doll") in the murder-mystery "howcatchem" born out of her conversations with Johnson and executed as a mix of their voices.
Artificial intelligence is based around prediction.But decision making requires both prediction and judgment.That leaves a role for humans, in providing the judgment about which types of outcomes are better and worse.But large language models represent a key advance: OpenAI has found a way to teach its AI human judgment by using a simple form of human feedback, through chat.
Is AI Sentient? Could it Ever Be? Experts Weigh In
Right now, AI does what we want.But what if it gets to the point where it only does what it wants?The current AI gold rush might leave many thinking about what AI might look like as it develops.In this post, we'll discuss sentient AI, what it could look like, and if we should be worried about a world where robots are conscious (with scientific insight, too).
Fantasy fears about AI are obscuring how we already abuse machine intelligence | Kenan Malik
1. Big tech companies and experts are warning about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, but the real threat comes from the people who control it.
2. AI has the potential to be used for good or ill, depending on the motives of those who develop and deploy it.
3. It is essential to ensure that AI technologies are well regulated and supervised to prevent misuse and abuse. [ more ]
China has been operating military and spy facilities in Cuba for years, US officials say
China has been operating military and intelligence facilities in Cuba since at least 2019 and is continuing to expand its intelligence gathering capabilities around the world, a Biden administration official and two other sources told CNN Saturday.The administration official said China conducted an upgrade of its intelligence collection facilities in Cuba in 2019 under the Trump administration and described the challenge as inherited.
Cuba gives China permission to build spying facility on island, US intel says
Cuba has agreed to allow China to build a spying facility on the island that could allow the Chinese to eavesdrop on electronic communications across the southeastern US, a source familiar with the intelligence told CNN.The US learned about the plan in the last several weeks, the source said, and it is unclear whether China has already begun building the surveillance facility.
Ukraine's Future Ties to NATO Are Main Topic as Western Nations Meet
Debates over whether and how to guarantee the long-term security of Ukraine and possibly admit it to the NATO alliance took center stage on Thursday in two gatherings of dozens of leaders from Europe and North America.Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and his NATO counterparts took on the status of Ukraine at a meeting in Oslo, as well as Sweden's application to join the 31-member alliance, following months of obstruction by alliance member Turkey.
He's about to graduate college and join SpaceX as an engineer. He's 14.
(Lisa Robinson / Santa Clara University)
Kairan Quazi will probably need someone to drive him to work at SpaceX.He's only 14.The teen is scheduled to graduate this month from the Santa Clara University School of Engineering before starting a job as a software engineer at the satellite communications and spacecraft manufacturer.
Today at 12 p.m. EST, the Wizards will introduce Michael Winger, the new President of Monumental Basketball.His introductory press conference will be available on the Wizards' digital channels (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook) and the radio at 106.7 The Fan and Team 980.Winger has been with the Clippers since 2017.
What can the Wizards expect from Corey Kispert in his third season?
If a rebuild is indeed on its way in Washington, internal development will be a huge factor in determining how bright the Wizards' future is.The development arc of young players will be an important indicator when deciding who is a key piece and who is expendable going forward.Corey Kispert, who is entering his third year with the team is one of the players to watch for the Wizards this season.
Sunak announces Atlantic Declaration' to boost UK-US ties after Biden talks
Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden have agreed a new partnership to bolster economic security in response to China's growing influence.The Atlantic Declaration, announced as the Prime Minister and US president met in the White House, includes commitments on easing trade barriers, closer defence industry ties and a data protection deal.
The Guardian view on Sunak's foreign policy: a Europe-shaped hole | Editorial
1. Chancellor Rishi Sunak's foreign policy is creating a gap in the UK's role in shaping European foreign policy.
2. The UK is attempting to use its diplomatic and trade relationships to gain influence in the world, but is failing to address the lack of a broader European strategy.
3. The UK must recognize the value of its membership in the European Union and commit itself to strengthening its role in European foreign policy, or risk isolation in the international arena. [ more ]
FBI files reveal threat to kill the Queen during US visit in 1983
The FBI have revealed the existence of a possible IRA plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to the United States in 1983.Newly-released FBI records show that agents warned of an ever-present threat to the late monarch during 11 visits to the US across her seven-decade reign.The files, which appear in the FBI's Vault containing information of high public interest, show they received intelligence that Queen Elizabeth might be targeted by an Irish Republican Army sympathiser, who wanted to avenge the death of his daughter in Northern Ireland, on her 1983 trip.
Man United identify Denzel Dumfries as possible right-back upgrade - Old Trafford Faithful
Man United could move for Denzel Dumfries, as they look to continue to overhaul the playing squad.Erik ten Hag needs money to spend this summer, in order to ensure Manchester United keep progressing in the right direction.Several positions in the squad could do with some extra work, though perhaps there's too much to undertake in one window.
Police will be speedy and robust with FA Cup Final protesters'
P rotesters will be dealt with in a speedy and robust way if they try to disrupt the FA Cup Final, a senior police officer has said.Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan of the Metropolitan Police made the comments as he revealed 1,200 officers from three forces will be deployed to Saturday's match at Wembley.
Man Utd 2-1 Fulham: What A Difference A Year Makes
This time last year, Ten Hag was in his yellow pastel suit, walking into Selhurst Park.He watched a sorry United end their sorry season losing to a Crystal Palace side at the hands of a former player, Wilfried Zaha.If not for Brighton, The Red Devils would have been kitting out in the Europa Conference League this year.
Cognitive dissonance with the status of Tommy Pham
As a longtime Minnesota Vikings fan, I can tell you that one of the best moves the club ever made was picking up Cris Carter on waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles in 1990 for the grand total of $100.Eagles coach Buddy Ryan claimed that all Carter did was catch touchdown passes.It seemed like a weird thing for a coach to say.
Chris Perkins: I'm more eager to see Dolphins' defense than their offense this season
Granted, that's a strong statement in June, a time when players haven't even put on pads, and admittedly it's possibly even an overreaction to optimistic comments from players and coaches.On top of that, this big-play offense gets all the headlines among quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
No, Breastfeeding Your Children Will Not Make Them Smarter
A new U.K. study that correlates longer duration of breastfeeding with higher academic test scores at age 16 is fanning the flames of the perennial infant feeding debate.Parents often feel tremendous pressure to breastfeed after birth and continue to feel that way when they return to work, which presents a new slew of challenges and obstacles.
Editorial: The LIV-PGA Tour merger exposes stunning leadership hypocrisy
Back in July 2021, the families of those who lost loved ones on Sept. 11, 2001, were outraged by the arrival of a Saudi-backed golf tournament at the New Jersey golf course owned by Donald Trump, just 50 miles from the wreckage of the World Trade Center.The families pointed out that 15 of the 19 hijackers on 9/11 were Saudi nationals.
Judge rules Oakbrook Terrace must remove red-light cameras
A DuPage County judge has ruled that Oakbrook Terrace must remove the red-light cameras at the intersection of 22nd Street and Route 83.The order from Judge Craig Belford was signed May 26, making a scheduled Monday court date on the lawsuit unnecessary.Oakbrook Terrace deactivated the cameras May 26, according to a city spokesperson.
Rish! demonstrates the incapabilities of artificial stupidity during US jolly | John Crace
Sometimes it pays to listen to the subconscious.Rishi Sunak likes to imagine he is an above average sentient being.That he has decided to go to the US because he wants to get things done.To save the world from artificial intelligence.To talk up a trade deal between the UK and the US.To drum up support for Ukraine.
Ministers accused of cover-up over claims former UK ambassador leaked intelligence
A former civil servant has accused the government of an attempt to cover up crimes by the former British ambassador to the US, who he claims leaked intelligence to his lover.Andrew Hale-Byrne is suing the foreign secretary, James Cleverly, and the international trade secretary, Kemi Badenoch, alleging that he was arrested in order to divert attention from Sir Kim Darroch, the former UK ambassador to the US.
Summer football preview: Quarterbacks to watch in 2023
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There have been so many quarterback transfers during the offseason that using a pencil with an eraser is a must to keep track of the movement.Call it the annual musical chairs at the most important position in football.To start a new weekly summer preview of the high school football season position by position, let's look at the quarterbacks who will be so important in deciding the top teams for 2023.
Who can fill the void in Madrid's attack after Benzema's departure?
Graham Hunter, Spain writerJun 6, 2023, 05:30 AM ET
CloseGraham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team.The last time Real Madrid were this shocked by a departure they made a right mess of coping with it.And don't be under any illusion, Madrid thought Karim Benzema, easily one of the top three or four footballers ever to have worn Los Blancos' world-famous shirt and badge, was staying with them for at least another season.
AI could kill many humans' within two years, says Sunak adviser
Artificial intelligence (AI) could become powerful enough to kill many humans in only two years' time, according to Rishi Sunak's adviser on the technology.Matt Clifford said even short-term risks were pretty scary, with AI having the potential to create cyber and biological weapons that could inflict many deaths.
Sunak's AI adviser warns tech could help produce killer weapons within two years
Artificial intelligence (AI) could have the capability to be behind advances that kill many humans in only two years' time, according to Rishi Sunak's adviser on the technology.Matt Clifford said that unless AI producers are regulated on a global scale then there could be very powerful systems that humans could struggle to control.
Sunak's AI adviser warns tech could help produce killer weapons within two years
Artificial intelligence (AI) could have the capability to be behind advances that kill many humans in only two years' time, according to Rishi Sunak's adviser on the technology.Matt Clifford said that unless AI producers are regulated on a global scale then there could be very powerful systems that humans could struggle to control.
Sunak to warn illegal migration part of unprecedented threat' to Europe's borders
Rishi Sunak will warn European leaders the continent is facing unprecedented threats at our borders as he calls for greater cooperation on illegal migration.Security must be Europe's top priority, he will argue on Thursday, as he unveils a new partnership with Bulgaria to crack down on criminal gangs.
Protesters arrested attempting to stop Epsom Derby
Plans to disrupt the Epsom Derby were foiled as police arrested 31 suspected Animal Rising activists including one who ran on to the track just as the race began.The man, named by the group as Ben Newman, jumped the fence and sprinted on to the course, dodging a security guard who tried to tackle him.
Epsom Derby: 19 animal rights activists arrested over plans to disrupt race event
Nineteen people have been arrested in connection with plans to disrupt the Epsom Derby Festival on Saturday, Surrey Police said.Officers said 11 people were arrested at addresses in Mitcham and Byfleet in the early hours of the morning following warrants based on intelligence received ahead of the festival.
19 animal rights activists arrested ahead of Epsom Derby
Nineteen activists have been arrested ahead of plans to disrupt the Epsom Derby on Saturday, police said.The group Animal Rising accused Surrey Police of abusing their powers after 19 people were arrested on Saturday morning based on intelligence received by officers.A spokesman for the force said 11 people were arrested at addresses in Mitcham and Byfleet in the early hours and a further eight people were arrested after their vehicle was stopped on Canons Lane in Burgh Heath at around 10.20am.
Police will be speedy and robust' with FA Cup Final protesters senior cop
Protesters will be dealt with in a speedy and robust way if they try to disrupt the FA Cup Final, a senior police officer has said.Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan of the Metropolitan Police made the comments as he revealed 1,200 officers from three forces will be deployed to Saturday's match at Wembley.
China will be greatest challenge to UK interests and economic security by 2030'
China will present the greatest challenge to the UK's overseas interests and economic security by 2030, according to an intelligence chief.Adrian Bird, the Chief of Defence Intelligence, said the UK must be alive to the challenges posed by China as it seeks to disrupt supplies of key technologies and materials, with an increasing threat from its military and spies.
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Kyogo Furuhashi did not need the help of his interpreter to understand one particular question during a pre-Scottish Cup final interview with BBC Scotland - the one about Hampden Park.
Penguins hire Kyle Dubas as president of hockey operations | CBC Sports
Less than two weeks after being fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs as the team's general manager, Kyle Dubas has found a new home.The 37-year-old was hired by the Pittsburgh Penguins as their president of hockey operations, the team announced on Thursday."On behalf of my family, we are thrilled to join the Pittsburgh Penguins organization and all of the incredible people across Fenway Sports Group," Dubas said in a statement released by the Penguins.
Pittsburgh Penguins name Kyle Dubas their new President of Hockey Operations
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Thursday that they have named Kyle Dubas their new President of Hockey Operations.The announcement comes after the Pens fired the previous holder of the position, Brian Burke, in April after the team missed the playoffs for the first time in 17 years.Dubas arrives in Pittsburgh after being let go by the Toronto Maple Leafs just two weeks ago after the Leafs were eliminated by the Florida Panthers in Game Five of the second round.
Why swearing is a sign of intelligence, helps manage pain and more
Polite society considers swearing to be a vulgar sign of low intelligence and education, for why would one rely on rude language when blessed with a rich vocabulary?That perception, as it turns out, is full of, uh baloney.In fact, swearing may be a sign of verbal superiority, studies have shown, and may provide other possible rewards as well.
Go Ahead and Make Your AI Recipe. It Won't Be Good.
In the mid-2010s, the scientist and engineer Janelle Shane made a name for herself by exposing the ridiculousness of the neural net.Her blog, AI Weirdness, chronicles what happens when she trains neural networks on everything from paint colors to animal names.Multiple times, Shane has tried to feed neural networks databases of recipes, only for them to spit out complete nonsense.
US sanctions Iranian officials accused of plotting assassinations abroad including against Bolton and Pompeo
The Biden administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officials accused of plotting assassinations abroad, including against former national security adviser John Bolton and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.Thursday's sanctions target Mohammad Reza Ansari, an official with a unit of the IRGC-Qods Force tasked with undertaking covert operations abroad, including planning and conducting intelligence and lethal operations against Iranian dissidents and other non-Iranian nationals in the United States, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, according to a release from the US Treasury Department.
Intel program's lapse would have significant costs for US diplomacy,' State Department official warns
There will be significant costs for US diplomacy if Congress doesn't renew a controversial intelligence program gathering communications data that is set to expire this year, a senior State Department official said Tuesday, adding that US diplomats have used the program to monitor Russian atrocities in Ukraine.
107 Clean, Funny Work Jokes You Can Tell At The Office (Or Over Zoom)
It's Monday: You're staring down another week of work and need some convincing there's a reason to feel anything but dread - something to give you hope you'll make it to Friday.You need good dad jokes to share with coworkers, like work jokes that'll help buck up the whole team.Having an arsenal of funny work-appropriate jokes at your disposal can be handy for lifting the mood and boosting morale when the stress of work (and everything else in life) gets the better of us.
Toronto Maple Leafs GM Search: Not Bad Is Good Enough
In the last 23 seasons, 13 different teams have won the Stanley Cup (per nhl.com).Of those winning franchises, 7 won multiple cups, while 6 hoisted the trophy only once.Conspicuously absent from the list are the Toronto Maple Leafs.Those same Toronto Maple Leafs are currently searching for a general manager who has just the right blend of experience and intelligence to make the moves that will result in the biggest street party Toronto has ever seen.
Who Owns AI-Generated Content? Understanding Ownership, Copyrighting, and How the Law interprets AI-generated Art - Yanko Design
Disclaimer - This article was written considering current United States intellectual property laws as of May 2023.If you're interested in knowing more about your country's IP laws and view on AI, I recommend consulting a lawyer or doing some research online.Little did Mark Zuckerberg know back in October of 2021, that the future wasn't, in fact, the metaverse.
How electric vehicle technology is changing car design
Cars will start to look dramatically different as electric vehicles become the norm but battery technology must first improve, designers tell Dezeen.Electric vehicles (EVs) are set to dominate our roads in the coming decades, with many countries intending to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2035 including the UK, China, Japan and most of Europe, as well as several US states.
Pentagon increases security screenings following leak of classified documents
The Pentagon has increased its security screenings following a massive leak of classified documents allegedly by a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard that exposed sensitive information online, according to a Defense Department spokeswoman.The Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) conducts routine screenings of employees coming in or out of the Pentagon for classified information, but the number and frequency of these screenings have increased after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a review of procedures around the handling of sensitive and classified material last month.
Google Unveils PaLM 2: A Versatile Language Model Integrated Into Google Products
Google has taken a major step forward in the AI gold rush with the introduction of PaLM 2, the second generation of its large-scale language model.PaLM 2, powered by the innovative Carbon AI control system, brings human-like intelligence to Google's products and services, including Bard, Gmail, and Google Docs.
Meet Phoenix: A Humanoid Robot Powered by an AI Control System
On Tuesday, Sanctuary AI officially introduced the world to Phoenix.Powered by the Carbon AI control system, Phoenix isn't just a robot, but a general-purpose robot that is specifically designed for work.You can see the Twitter post below: For Sanctuary AI, Phoenix is their sixth-generation general-purpose robot.
Microsoft Raises Alarm on Chinese State-Backed Hackers
BOSTON State-backed Chinese hackers have been targeting U.S. critical infrastructure and could be laying the technical groundwork for a potential disruption of critical communications between the U.S. and Asia during future crises, Microsoft said.The targets include sites in Guam, where the U.S. has a major military presence, the company said.
US intelligence indicates Ukrainians may have launched drone attack on Kremlin
US officials have picked up chatter amongst Ukrainian officials blaming each other for a drone attack on the Kremlin earlier this month, contributing to a US assessment that a Ukrainian group may have been responsible, sources familiar with the intelligence told CNN.The intercepts include some members of Ukraine's military and intelligence bureaucracy speculating that Ukrainian special operations forces conducted the operation.
A Cop, a Doctor, a Criminal and the 1960 Murder That Connected Them
GENEALOGY OF A MURDER: Four Generations, Three Families, One Fateful Night, by Lisa Belkin Alvin Tarlov first met Joseph DeSalvo in the prison hospital at the Stateville Penitentiary in Illinois.Their reasons for being there couldn't have been more different: Tarlov, a doctor just a few years out of medical school, was running a malaria drug trial, using the prisoners as subjects; DeSalvo, a convicted criminal with a mile-long rap sheet, was an inmate working as a medical technologist, handling insects, slides and the like for doctors like Tarlov.
How Did Scientists Succumb to Aunt Edna? The Dangers of a Superintelligent AI is Fiction
1. Superintelligent AI is a potential threat and should be taken seriously.
2. AI decision-making can be influenced by humans, even if those humans have limited knowledge or understanding of the AI's decision-making process.
3. It is important to understand the implications of AI decision-