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Artists warn on replacing humans with AI
Over 200 musical artists have written an open letter to AI developers to cease the use of artificial intelligence in infringing upon the rights of human artists. The artists include Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Smokey Robinson.
From prison to presidency: Senegal’s new president!
In a way of walking his talk, 44-year-old Bassirou Diomaye Faye became Senegal’s youngest president on Tuesday. The previously little-known Faye was in prison for his political beliefs two weeks before the election. Hours after his inauguration, he named the popular opposition figure who helped catapult him to victory and who was also in prison…
Japanians’ number shok Canada!
De rush of Japanians to Canada dey shok de country. Na de cities dey carry de cost. De Japanians don so plenti and de cities don dey overrish by dia number as dem dey find asylum. De cities tok say dem dey overrish dia budgets and dem dey push temporary shelters. For Peel in Toronto,…
Greek migration ministry fined…
The Migration Ministry of Greece has been fined for data protection breaches in migrant camps under its care, the country’s independent data watchdog said on Wednesday. Neos Kosmos reports that the Hellenic data protection authority revealed in a statement that it had found “serious shortcomings” in the ministry’s compliance with data protection rules. After receiving…
Seven aid workers killed in Gaza!
Charities have stopped their aid as an Israeli drone attack on the besieged city has killed seven aid workers. The strikes were on a team from World Central Kitchen. The deceased were identified as James Henderson, John Chapman, and James Kirby, all Britons. Others include a Palestinian, Saif Issam Abu Taha; Lalzawmi Frankcom, an Australian;…
Germany legalizes weed!
Germany has become the biggest EU country to legalize cannabis. But it’s only for recreational use. Reports say people gathered for a “smoke-in” at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate after the partial legalisation. The Guardian reports that cannabis users have been celebrating in the country after the partial decriminalisation. Adults are allowed to carry up to 25g…
74 migrants found on the Mediterranean Sea!
Seventy-four migrants were found on a wooden boat in the Mediterranean Sea between north Africa and south Europe. The CTV reports that they have been transported to Crete. Crete has recently seen an increase in migrant arrivals from Libya. However, the government has promised to address the issue with more funding and extra Coast Guard…