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AI is often considered a threat to democracies and a boon to dictators. In 2025 it is likely that algorithms will continue to undermine the democratic conversation by spreading outrage, fake news, and conspiracy theories. In 2025 algorithms will also continue to expedite the creation of total surveillance regimes, in which the entire population is … Read more
Jennifer Lopez left little to the imagination in her latest bathing suit look. Lopez, 55, stunned a while rocking a black string bikini with gold embellishments in a photo posted via her Instagram Story on Thursday, January 2. The actress paired the look with a matching cowboy hat and fur boots. To accessorize, she added … Read more
The Test career of the India National Cricket Team skipper Rohit Sharma is officially finished as the selection committee is looking beyond the veteran right-handed batsman. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee has already conveyed the message to Rohit Sharma that he would not be considered for selection in red-ball … Read more
The Palestinian Authority on Thursday ordered the suspension of broadcasts by Al Jazeera in a move the Qatar-based television network condemned as reminiscent of Israeli practices. “It is ironic that both the extremist right-wing Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority have taken a vengeance out against Al Jazeera,” said FRANCE 24’s Jerusalem correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky. … Read more
BEIJING (Reuters) -Shipments to China of foreign-branded smartphones, including Apple Inc (NASDAQ:)’s iPhone, fell by 47.4% in November from a year earlier, according to data released on Friday from a government-affiliated research firm. Calculations based on the data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) showed that foreign brand shipments decreased to … Read more
Day 1 of the fifth Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground witnessed a moment of brilliance from Australia’s star player Steve Smith, who took an extraordinary catch to dismiss India all-rounder Nitish Reddy. After the catch, Smith couldn’t resist trolling the umpire. The troll was a light-hearted response to an earlier … Read more
It’s the time of year when scientific organizations take a look back at some of the most amazing new animals, plants, fungi and other species they discovered in the past 12 months. “Finding and describing new species is vital for understanding the biodiversity of our planet and protecting it from further loss,” Shannon Bennett, chief … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. French red wine is facing an “existential” decline if it does not adapt, according to people working in the industry, as younger generations increasingly opt for different beverages or shun alcohol altogether. Consumption of red … Read more
Australia gain the early advantage in Sydney in the World Test Championship deciding fifth Test against India. India dropped skipper Rohit Sharma but their batting woes continued as they were dismissed for 185 on the opening day of the crucial fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney. Scott Boland led the way with four … Read more