The maker of ChatGPT is trying to curb its reputation as a freewheeling cheating machine with a new tool that can help teachers detect if a student or artificial intelligence…
more ...Huawei Latest Target of US Crackdown on China Tech
China says it is “deeply concerned” over reports that the United States is moving to further restrict sales of American technology to Huawei, a tech company that U.S. officials have…
more ...Delay in Reforms Puts Pakistan’s Economy in Crisis
Pakistan is facing a severe economic crisis. Prices of staples like food and fuel are skyrocketing. The country must repay billions in external debt, but its foreign reserves are so…
more ...US Treasury to Increase Borrowing Amid Debt Ceiling Standoff
The Treasury Department said Monday it plans to increase its borrowing during the first three months of 2023, even as the federal government is bumping up against a $31.4 trillion…
more ...Economic Dividend or Disadvantage as India Becomes World’s Most Populous Country This Year
India’s population is set to surpass China’s sometime this year according to the United Nations. Experts say while this represents an opportunity to reap a demographic dividend, much will depend…
more ...House Speaker McCarthy Optimistic on US Debt Deal
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy promised Sunday the United States would not default on its national debts as the country approaches its $31.4 trillion spending limit in June but said…
more ...Is Tipping Getting Out of Control? Many US Consumers Say Yes
Across the U.S., there’s a silent frustration brewing about an age-old practice that many say is getting out of hand: tipping. Some fed-up consumers are posting rants on social media…
more ...As Children in US Study Online, Apps Watch Their Every Move
For New York teacher Michael Flanagan, the pandemic was a crash course in new technology — rushing out laptops to stay-at-home students and shifting hectic school life online. Students are…
more ...‘Whale Meat’ Vending Machines Push Sales in Japan
A Japanese whaling operator, after struggling for years to promote its products amid protests from conservationists, has found a new way to cultivate clientele and bolster sales: whale meat vending…
more ...US, EU Launch Agreement on Artificial Intelligence
The United States and European Union announced Friday an agreement to speed up and enhance the use of artificial intelligence to improve agriculture, health care, emergency response, climate forecasting and…
more ...The Challenges of Driving Electric in Indonesia
Buying an electric vehicle remains challenging for many consumers. High prices and limited access to charging stations can make it a difficult decision, especially in emerging markets like Indonesia. VOA’s…
more ...How Will We Know if the US Economy Is in a Recession?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The second consecutive quarter of economic growth that the government reported Thursday underscored that the nation isn’t in a recession despite high inflation and the Federal Reserve’s…
more ...With New Deep Sea Port, Nigeria’s Focus Turns to Better Road, Rail Connections
Nigerian authorities have hailed the launch of a deepwater seaport in Lagos they say will create 300,000 jobs and reduce shipping bottlenecks. While the new port is expected to reduce…
more ...US Dismantles Ransomware Network Responsible for More Than $100 Million in Extortion
An international ransomware network that extorted more than $100 million from hundreds of victims around the world has been brought down following a monthslong infiltration by the FBI, the Department…
more ...US Economy Showed Solid Growth at End of 2022
The U.S. economy cooled only slightly at the end of last year, advancing at an annualized 2.9% rate, the Department of Commerce reported Thursday, even as forecasters are suggesting a…
more ...Trump Reinstated to Facebook After 2-Year Ban
Facebook parent Meta is reinstating former President Donald Trump’s personal account after a two-year suspension following the January 6, 2021, insurrection. The company said in a blog post Wednesday it…
more ...Olive Pits Fuel Flights in Spain
The war in Ukraine has exposed Europe’s energy dependence on Russia and is spurring the development of new, cleaner-burning biofuels. Spain is emerging as a leader in this effort, with…
more ...Microsoft Reports Outage for Teams, Outlook, Other Services
Microsoft said it’s seeing some improvement to problems with its online services including the Teams messaging platform and Outlook email system after users around the world reported outages Wednesday. In…
more ...IMF Chief Praises Zambia’s Reforms, Pushes Creditors on Debt
The head of the International Monetary Fund is praising Zambia’s efforts to reform its economy and urging its creditors to restructure the country’s debts. Zambia was the first African country…
more ...US, 8 States Sue Google on Digital Ad Business Dominance
The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Alphabet’s GOOGL.O Google on Tuesday over allegations that the company abused its dominance of the digital advertising business, according to a court…
more ...Spotify to Cut 6% of Workforce, Some 600 Employees
Swedish music streaming giant Spotify said Monday it was cutting six percent of its roughly 10,000 employees, the latest cost-cutting announcement among technology companies. “In hindsight, I was too ambitious…
more ...Fashion Sneakers Propel Sustainable Rubber in Brazil Amazon
Rubber tapper Raimundo Mendes de Barros prepares to leave his home, surrounded by rainforest, for an errand in the Brazilian Amazon city of Xapuri. He slides his long, scarred, 77-year-old…
more ...AI Tools Can Create New Images, But Who Is the Real Artist?
Countless artists have taken inspiration from “The Starry Night” since Vincent Van Gogh painted the swirling scene in 1889. Now artificial intelligence systems are doing the same, training themselves on…
more ...India Facilitates IMF Bailout for Crisis Stricken Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has moved closer to securing a crucial $2.9 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund after India extended financing assurances that Colombo needs from its major foreign creditors…
more ...Google Parent Company To Lay Off 12,000 Workers Globally
Alphabet Inc., the parent company of tech giant Google, announced Friday it is laying off 12,000 workers across the entire company — cuts reflecting six percent of the company’s total…
more ...FBI Chief Says He’s ‘Deeply Concerned’ by China’s AI Program
FBI Director Christopher Wray said Thursday that he was “deeply concerned” about the Chinese government’s artificial intelligence program, asserting that it was “not constrained by the rule of law.” Speaking…
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