The financial empire of Hamas
Nov. 21, 2023 /Finance/ —
Allegations of money laundering in the City of London have been the subject of investigations and regulatory measures. The UK government has taken steps to strengthen its anti-money laundering regime, including increasing transparency requirements and enhancing cooperation with international partners.
How movies use music to manipulate your memory
Libby Damjanovic, Lund University
Around one in five American adults manage to squeeze in watching a movie on a daily basis. It’s a great way to escape the daily grind and unwind with loved ones. But, what can you actually remember about last night’s film?
Why was Sam Altman’s sacked from OpenAI and what does all this mean for the AI race?
Nov. 20, 2023 /Technology/ — Sam Altman was fired as CEO of OpenAI on November 17, 2023, for allegedly not being “consistently candid in his communications with the board.” The company did not provide any specific details about the allegations, but said that Altman’s behavior was “hindering its ability to exercise its responsibilities.”
South Africa, UAE are Africa, Middle East Sustainability Leaders
South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are doing the most to combat climate change in the Middle East and Africa, according to a new report that compares government and business sustainability policies, investment and actions. Continue reading
The DFINITY Foundation and SingularityNET launch joint AI Initiative
The DFINITY Foundation (DFINITY), a not-for-profit research and development organization and major contributor to the Internet Computer Blockchain (ICP), today announced a joint initiative with SingularityNET, the world’s leading decentralized AI (DeAI) marketplace running on the blockchain. The two organizations will collaborate to advance DeAI infrastructure and bring AI-based services to all decentralized applications (dApps) building on the ICP. Continue reading
AKA Bank Showcases DeepBrain AI’s Conversational AI Human Service at Euro Finance Tech Day 2023
https://youtu.be/_TBVLTQ_OnA
DeepBrain AI, in collaboration with AKA Ausfuhrkredit-Gesellschaft mbH (AKA), introduced AI avatar technology to the European financial services sector at the Euro Finance Tech Day 2023. AKA led a panel discussion featuring DeepBrain AI’s conversational AI Human technology, showcasing the use of AI and AI avatars to modernize and transform 24/7 customer support in the financial services industry. Continue reading
How music heals us, even when it’s sad – by a neuroscientist leading a new study of musical therapy
Leigh Riby, Northumbria University, Newcastle
When I hear Shania Twain’s You’re Still The One, it takes me back to when I was 15, playing on my Dad’s PC. I was tidying up the mess after he had tried to [take his own life]. He’d been listening to her album, and I played it as I tidied up. Whenever I hear the song, I’m taken back – the sadness and anger comes flooding back.
How to survive sibling rivalry
13 Nov 2023 — Sibling rivalry can be a real challenge, especially during the holidays when everyone is stressed and trying to enjoy themselves. Here are a few tips for surviving the mayhem: Continue reading
Winter DataDive weekend 2023
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