Hong Kong is testing out its own ChatGPT-style tool as OpenAI planned extra steps to block access

Hong Kong is testing out its own ChatGPT-style tool as OpenAI planned extra steps to block access

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s government is testing the city’s own ChatGPT -style tool for its employees, with plans to eventually make it available to the public, its innovation minister said after OpenAI took extra steps to block access from the city and other unsupported regions. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong

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Far-right groups that block aid to Gaza receive tax-deductible donations from US and Israel

Far-right groups that block aid to Gaza receive tax-deductible donations from US and Israel

JERUSALEM (AP) — Under American pressure, Israel has pledged to deliver large quantities of humanitarian aid into the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. But at the same time, the U.S. and Israel have allowed tax-deductible donations to far-right groups that have blocked that aid from being delivered. Three groups that have prevented humanitarian aid from reaching Gaza

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Violent clashes over quota system in government jobs leave scores injured in Bangladesh

Violent clashes over quota system in government jobs leave scores injured in Bangladesh

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Police fired tear gas and charged with batons during violent clashes between a pro-government student body and student protesters overnight, leaving dozens injured at a public university outside Bangladesh’s capital, police and students said Tuesday. The violence spread early Tuesday at Jahangir Nagar University in Savar, outside Dhaka, where the protesters

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Witt and Hernández into HR Derby final, Alonso’s bid for 3rd title ends without advancing

Witt and Hernández into HR Derby final, Alonso’s bid for 3rd title ends without advancing

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. advanced to the finals of the Home Run Derby not far from where he grew up to face Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández on Monday night. Witt knocked out switch-hitting Cleveland third baseman José Ramírez 17-12 in the semifinals. Hernández beat Philadelphia third baseman

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