AI News: Meta Introduces Llama-3, Touts It as Top Open Source AI Model

coingape.com Meta Platforms has officially launched early versions of its new large language model, Llama 3, in a strategic move to solidify its position within the rapidly evolving AI…

Meta rolls out upgraded AI assistant across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp

foxbusiness.com Meta Platforms launched a new upgraded version of its artificial intelligence assistant, Meta AI, across its apps on Thursday. The tool, available on the social media…

Meta Brings its Most Advanced AI Chatbot to All of its Aps

socialmediatoday.com With major investment in A.I., and a huge amount of resources at its disposal, Meta’s now making a bigger move to challenge OpenAI, and others, within the generative AI…

Meta adds its AI chatbot, powered by Llama 3, to the search bar across its apps

techcrunch.com Meta’s making several big moves today to promote its AI services across its platform. The company has upgraded its AI chatbot with its newest Large Language Model, Llama 3,…

Meta launches new versions of Llama and its AI assistant

axios.com Meta today released a compact version of its latest open source AI model, Llama 3, as well as a new update for Meta AI, its assistant, which can now answer questions using…

Meta’s battle with ChatGPT begins now

theverge.com To that end: the Meta AI assistant, introduced last September, is now being integrated into the search box of Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger. It’s also going…

U.S. tech CEOs give India PM Modi boost ahead of election

cnbc.com Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Apple CEO Tim Cook listen as India's prime minister, Narendra Modi, speaks during a meeting with senior officials and CEOs of American and…

Spotify’s Music-Audiobook Bundle Means a Lower Royalty Rate for Songwriters, but Company Promises Record Payouts

variety.com Spotify’s premium plans combining music and audiobooks will mean a lower mechanical royalty rate for songwriters from those plans, the company has confirmed, although it…

Paleontologists discover "exceptionally large" fossil snake

newsweek.com A fossil of a brand new species of ancient snake has been uncovered in India, and it may have been one of the largest snakes to have ever existed. The ancient species,…

Can the IMF solve the poor world’s debt crisis?

economist.com It is now four years since the first poor countries were plunged into default because of spiralling costs from covid-19 spending and investors pulling capital from risky…

Shanghai to launch over 1,000 activities to boost summer consumption

benzinga.com Shanghai is gearing up for the fifth Shanghai Shopping Festival and the inaugural Shanghai Summer international consumption season, offering a fusion of business, travel,…

X Banned in Pakistan Amid Ongoing Political Unrest

socialmediatoday.com After reports that X (formerly Twitter) had been banned in Pakistan, Pakistan’s Interior Ministry has now confirmed that it has taken action against the Elon Musk-owned app,…

Salman Rushdie reveals what he learned from the attack that blinded and nearly killed him: ‘There is value in hearing from voices that offend us’

aol.com Moments after a knife-wielding audience member charged the stage where acclaimed novelist Salman Rushdie was giving a talk on safety for writers in August 2022, Rushdie…

Salman Rushdie reveals what he learned from the attack that blinded and nearly killed him: 'There is value in hearing from voices that offend us'

fortune.com Moments after a knife-wielding audience member charged the stage where acclaimed novelist Salman Rushdie was giving a talk on safety for writers in August 2022, Rushdie…

Social media platform X blocked in Pakistan over national security, ministry says

theglobeandmail.com Pakistan’s interior ministry said on Wednesday it had blocked access to social media platform X around the time of February’s election on national security concerns,…

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in U.S. more likely to believe in climate change, AP-NORC poll says

pbs.org Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are more likely than the overall adult population to believe in human-caused climate change,…

This Country Has the Most Attack Helicopters: The Top 32, Ranked

247wallst.com Over the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, attack helicopters have played an important role in determining how it has played out so far. Currently, Russia boasts the…

Crypto conferences liquidated after biblical flooding in Dubai

theregister.com And the Lord looked down upon the crypto bros and He was grieved in His heart. So the Lord said, "I will send down upon thee a flood to wash out thy crypto conference."…

Beware risks of voter giveaways to public finances, countries facing elections told

theguardian.com The International Monetary Fund has issued a strong warning to Britain and other countries facing elections this year to avoid voter giveaways that might pose risks to their…

Today’s Biggest Pre-Market Stock Movers: 10 Top Gainers and Losers on Wednesday

investorplace.com INVO and TMQ are leading our pre-market stock movers this morning It’s time to dive into the biggest pre-market stock movers with all of the hottest news worth reading about…

Inside LemFi’s play to be fintech to the Global South diaspora

techcrunch.com Inside LemFi’s play to be fintech to the Global South diaspora First, the Nigerian startup focused on migrants from Africa. Now, its target is all emerging markets The…

These Are The Most-Polluted Countries In The World

zerohedge.com These Are The Most-Polluted Countries In The World Almost the entire global population breathes air that exceeds the air quality limits set by the World Health Organization…

In Modi’s India, opponents and journalists feel squeeze ahead of election

politico.com NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government are increasingly wielding strong-arm tactics to subdue political opponents and critics of the ruling…

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia call for a cease-fire in Gaza, saying efforts so far are insufficient

abcnews.go.com Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have called for an immediate cease-fire and uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza Pakistan and Saudi Arabia call for a cease-fire in…

Hellas Construction Expands into the Caribbean, Lighting the Way for Cricket World Cup

benzinga.com AUSTIN, Texas, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hellas Construction is proud to announce its expansion into the Caribbean bringing lighting solutions to cricket venues in…

Cousin marriage is probably fine in most cases

economist.com IT JUST SEEMED so wrong. In January Nick Wilson, a Kentucky state legislator who achieved reality-TV fame for winning “Survivor” in 2018, created a frenzy on social media…

The 3 Best Cryptos to Buy With Your Tax Refund in 2024

investorplace.com Invest your tax refund in top cryptos to buy for 2024 Despite the recent (and ultimately short-term) pullback in Bitcoin ( ) price before the halving event, investors have…

Pakistan’s premier calls for closer cooperation with Saudi Arabia to enhance investment in Pakistan

seattletimes.com Officials say Pakistan’s prime minister has called for closer cooperation between Saudi Arabia and his cash-strapped Islamic nation to enhance Saudi investment in his country.

Pakistan's premier calls for closer cooperation with Saudi Arabia to enhance investment in Pakistan

apnews.com Pakistan's prime minister called for closer cooperation between Saudi Arabia and his cash-strapped Islamic nation to enhance Saudi investment in his country, a government…

Highest Living Costs in Asia: Inflation Soars to 25% in this country

consciounessofworld.com Highest Living Costs in Asia: Inflation Soars to 25% in this country Pakistan, once hailed as an emerging economy in South Asia, now faces formidable economic challenges.…

Pakistan opposition forms six-way alliance to challenge government

asia.nikkei.com ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's six opposition parties, including former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), have allied with the explicit goal of toppling…

Solving the Buy-Build-Partner Equation For Cross-Border Payments

pymnts.com It’s a big world, but ongoing cross-border payments advances are helping make it smaller. That’s because, with the recent news that HighRadius has launched a B2B payments…

Saudi foreign minister arrives in Pakistan to discuss how to help with the country’s economic crisis

seattletimes.com Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister is leading a high-level delegation on a two-day visit to Pakistan, which is seeking help in overcoming one of its worst economic crises.

Saudi foreign minister arrives in Pakistan to discuss how to help with the country's economic crisis

apnews.com Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister on Monday led a high-level delegation on a two-day visit to Pakistan, which is seeking help in overcoming one of its worst economic crises.…

Pakistan Launches Regulatory Body For Cannabis Trade To Fuel Economic Growth

benzinga.com Pakistan is setting up a regulatory body for the cannabis trade. The country aims to capitalize on the growing market for medical and industrial cannabis products. What…

Vietnam Not Banning Crypto, But Legal Framework Needed: Ministry Rep

cryptonews.com A Vietnam ministry representative clarified Friday that crypto is not prohibited within the country. However, he emphasized the importance of establishing a legal framework…

Baby who survived Sydney stabbing shows signs of recovery

euronews.com Australian authorities said that the 9-month-old baby girl, one of the survivors stabbed in a Sydney shopping mall, has improved improved in her condition. Australian…

Pakistan sets cannabis rules, eyes sales to help balance books

asia.nikkei.com KARACHI -- Pakistan is establishing a legal framework for cannabis trade after the government approved the herb for industrial uses nearly four years ago, hoping to…

China accounted for two-thirds of new global coal plant capacity in 2023, report finds

cnbc.com The world added more coal power capacity last year than any year since 2016, with China driving most growth and future planned capacity, according to new research. A report…

Mapping Afghanistan’s untapped natural resources

aljazeera.com Afghanistan is believed to hold more than $1 trillion worth of mineral resources and metals but faces many challenges in tapping them. Deep beneath the ground in one of the…

3 New Countries Express Interest To Join BRICS

watcher.guru The number of countries expressing their interest in joining the BRICS alliance is growing exponentially in 2024. This year alone, three new countries have formally…

Watch 'Weaponized Migration' In Action: Hundreds Storm Polish Border From Belarus

zerohedge.com Watch 'Weaponized Migration' In Action: Hundreds Storm Polish Border From Belarus Coming from Russia-allied Belarus, hundreds of "very aggressive" migrants carrying ladders…

Sydney knife attacker had mental health issues, ideology not motive, police say

investing.com The man who fatally stabbed six people in Sydney had mental health issues in the past and there is no indication ideology was a motive in the attack in one of the city's…

Gunmen in southwest Pakistan killed 11 people in highway attacks on vehicles, police say

pbs.org Pakistani police searched for gunmen who killed nine people after abducting them from a bus on a highway in the country’s southwest. The same attackers earlier killed two…

Executive Turntable: Jay Mehta Launches Warner Music South Asia; BMI’s New Number; MaMA Founder Retires

billboard.com It’s time for another spindle around the Executive Turntable, Billboard’s comprehensive(ish) compendium of promotions, hirings, exits and firings — and all things in between…

China’s Xinjiang region lures foreign diplomats to ‘rebrand’ itself

semafor.com Semafor Signals Supported by Insights from The Diplomat, Radio Free Asia, and The Information The News Ambassadors from a host of countries voiced support for China’s…

International Youth Media Summit Partners With Zanzibar Film Festival For Its Next Edition, The First To Be Held In Africa

deadline.com The International Youth Media Summit will be set in Zanzibar this year The 19th edition of the International Youth Media Summit (IYMS) will be held in Zanzibar in July. The…

A bloodthirsty ISIS branch is 'on the upswing' after the US left Afghanistan in a lurch, a former top commander says

businessinsider.com An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter provides security from above while CH-47 Chinooks drop off supplies to US Soldiers at Bost Airfield, Afghanistan on June 10, 2017. US…

Global Coal Capacity Growth Blamed on China, EU, US

asiafinancial.com Global coal power capacity grew by 2% last year with new additions in China and a slowdown in shutdowns in Europe and the US to blame, the Financial Times reported, putting…

Shanghai’s Art021 art fair to launch Hong Kong version in summer 2024

scmp.com With dozens of exhibitors, it is smaller than the city’s Art Basel and Art Central events. It hopes to differentiate itself from more established fairs by focusing on…

‘In Flames’ Review: A Patriarchy Horror Story

nytimes.com It takes about an hour for “In Flames” to reveal itself as proper genre horror, but trepidation lurks from the start. In Karachi, Pakistan, the 20-something Mariam (Ramesha…

Nato Ally Turkey Seeks China-Russia Moon Project, Snubs US-Led Artemis Program

benzinga.com Turkey has reportedly expressed its intention to join a moon base project spearheaded by China and Russia, diverging from the US-led Artemis program. What Happened: In a…

World’s coal power capacity rises despite climate warnings

theguardian.com The world’s coal power capacity grew for the first time since 2019 last year, despite warnings that coal plants need to close at a rate of at least 6% each year to avoid a…

ISIS is once again planning to attack the West. Are we prepared?

newsweek.com The Islamic State militant group (ISIS) is back to capturing international headlines with a spate of deadly high-profile attacks abroad, while also threatening to further…

WTO forecasts rebound in global trade but keeps geopolitical risks in focus

cnbc.com Container ships from international trunk lines, including those from Europe, Africa, India, Pakistan, and Southeast Asia, are loading and unloading containers at the…

Pakistan rocked by claims judges threatened in ex-PM Khan case

asia.nikkei.com ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's judiciary is in the grips of its biggest scandal in memory as senior judges accuse the country's powerful security service of using violence and…