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UAE releases new AI model to compete with big tech

A government research institute in the United Arab Emirates on Monday released a new open source GenAI model, which could rival the ones from big technology companies.

UAE releases new AI model to compete with big tech

Amazon's self-driving robotaxi unit Zoox under investigation by US after 2 rear-end crashes

Amazon’s self-driving robotaxi unit is being investigated by the U.S. government’s highway safety agency after two of its vehicles braked suddenly and were rear-ended by motorcyclists

Amazon's self-driving robotaxi unit Zoox under investigation by US after 2 rear-end crashes

Pioneer reports lower profit ahead of its takeover by Exxon

Pioneer Natural Resources on Thursday reported a lower first-quarter profit, weighed down by higher production costs and weak natural gas prices. Earlier in the day, the U.S.

Pioneer reports lower profit ahead of its takeover by Exxon

Toyota to get an earnings lift from hybrids as EV hype cools

Toyota Motor is expected to get a big lift from demand for hybrids when it reports annual earnings on Wednesday, illustrating how the world's top-selling automaker is

Toyota to get an earnings lift from hybrids as EV hype cools

Oil settles lower on signs of easing supply tightness

By Shariq Khan NEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices closed slightly lower on Tuesday on signs of easing supply concerns, while market participants shifted their focus to U.S. stockpiles data due later today

Oil settles lower on signs of easing supply tightness

Germany says cybercrime by foreign actors rose by 28% in 2023

Cybercrime by foreign perpetrators surged in Germany in 2023, rising by 28% on the previous year, data released on Monday showed, at a time of heightened anxiety in Europe over

Germany says cybercrime by foreign actors rose by 28% in 2023

Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment

As Japan embarks on a major military build-up, it's struggling to fill its ranks with the women that its forces need and its policymakers have

Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment

BYD to fix software in 16,666 Seagull EVs in China product recall, regulator says

BYD will fix software in 16,666 Seagull electric vehicles from May 20 to reduce the chance of accidents, China's market regulator said on Tuesday.

BYD to fix software in 16,666 Seagull EVs in China product recall, regulator says

A town in western Canada prepares for a possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage in British Columbia

Fire experts and officials are warning that an intense wildfire could reach a town in western Canada this week

A town in western Canada prepares for a possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage in British Columbia

Russia says Western actions compel it to boost its nuclear deterrent

Russia is warning its Western adversaries that it feels obliged to boost its nuclear deterrent due to what it sees as their "escalatory" course, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei

Russia says Western actions compel it to boost its nuclear deterrent

OpenAI unveils new AI model as competition heats up

By Anna Tong and Akash Sriram (Reuters) -ChatGPT maker OpenAI said on Monday it would release a new AI model called GPT-4o, capable of realistic voice conversation and able to interact across text and

OpenAI unveils new AI model as competition heats up

EU countries approve law to slash trucks' CO2 emissions

European Union countries gave their final approval on Monday to a law to cut carbon dioxide emissions from trucks, which will require most new heavy-duty vehicles

EU countries approve law to slash trucks' CO2 emissions

Japan's Shionogi says COVID treatment did not meet endpoint in late-stage trial

Japan's Shionogi & Co said on Monday its pill-based treatment for COVID-19 did not meet the primary endpoint of showing a statistically significant reduction of 15 common symptoms of

Japan's Shionogi says COVID treatment did not meet endpoint in late-stage trial

Illness took away her voice. AI created a replica she carries in her phone

Artificial intelligence voice-cloning technology carries so many risks of harmful impersonation that major technology companies are wary of letting people use it

Illness took away her voice. AI created a replica she carries in her phone

Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry

A tiny, low-priced electric vehicle called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling

Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry

Novo Nordisk trims price for blockbuster obesity drug as competition heats up

By Maggie Fick and Stine Jacobsen LONDON/COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Novo Nordisk raised its 2024 outlook on Thursday as the Danish drugmaker races to boost output of its Wegovy weight-loss treatment, while

Novo Nordisk trims price for blockbuster obesity drug as competition heats up

Georgian NGO worker says she's fighting for her country's future

Mariam Tsertsvadze, the co-founder of an animal charity in the Georgian capital, has managed only three or four hours of sleep a night in the

Georgian NGO worker says she's fighting for her country's future

US monetary policy may not be tight enough, Fed's Logan says

By Ann Saphir NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (Reuters) -Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan on Friday said it's not clear if monetary policy is tight enough to bring inflation down to the U.S.

US monetary policy may not be tight enough, Fed's Logan says

Weaker supply will drive platinum deficit higher than expected in 2024, WPIC says

The global platinum deficit in 2024 will be deeper than previously expected due to lower supply from mines in South Africa and Russia, the World Platinum Investment

Weaker supply will drive platinum deficit higher than expected in 2024, WPIC says

Indonesia's Mt Ibu erupts, spewing ash clouds

Indonesia's Ibu volcano erupted on Monday morning, spewing thick columns of grey ash several kilometres into the sky, the country's volcanology agency said.

Indonesia's Mt Ibu erupts, spewing ash clouds

Philip Morris faces key test with US heated tobacco push

Philip Morris International's goals for heated tobacco in the United States are reachable, analysts and investors say, even though rivals see limited potential in a

Philip Morris faces key test with US heated tobacco push

Violence is traumatizing Haitian kids. Now the country's breaking a taboo on mental health services

Violence is traumatizing Haitian children

Violence is traumatizing Haitian kids. Now the country's breaking a taboo on mental health services

Pope takes aim at guns and condoms at pro-birth conference

By Alvise Armellini ROME (Reuters) -Pope Francis criticised the weapons and contraceptive industries on Friday, accusing them of destroying or preventing life in his speech at a conference on the

Pope takes aim at guns and condoms at pro-birth conference

US fast-food chains may have to amp up promotions as more people eat at home

Global fast food giants may have to

US fast-food chains may have to amp up promotions as more people eat at home

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC beats revenue estimate on strong demand

(Reuters) -Bottler Coca-Cola HBC beat market forecast for first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, and reiterated its operating profit would rise this year, supported by strong demand for its coffee, energy

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC beats revenue estimate on strong demand
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