OpenAI ‘considered’ building a humanoid robot: report
OpenAI has recently explored building its own humanoid robot, according to The Information. The report cites “two people with direct knowledge” of those conversations. The ChatGPT maker has been involved in the space for some time now, by way of financial backing. It has thus far invested in Figure and 1X…Google is using Anthropic’s Claude to improve its Gemini AI
Contractors working on Google Gemini are comparing its responses to Claude’s, according to internal correspondence seen by TechCrunch. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only…
Pioneering Métis human rights advocate Muriel Stanley Venne dies at 87
Venne, born in Lamont, Alta., was one of the first appointees to Alberta’s Human Rights Commission in 1973 and later served as chair…
Unfair decisions by AI could make us indifferent to bad behaviour by humans
Artificial intelligence (AI) makes important decisions that affect our everyday lives. These decisions are implemented by firms and institutions in the name of efficiency. They can help determine who gets into college, who lands a job, who receives medical treatment and who qualifies for government assistance…
A fight for holiday equality: How Black Santas shaped US civil rights
In 1969, Otis Moss Jr led a push to ensure diversity among Santa Clauses. But the fight, he says, continues to this day…"In my public advocacy, I’ve never lied against anyone" Activist Dele Farotimi says as he regains freedom after meeting bail conditions (video)
Human rights advocate, Dele Farotimi, has been released from the correctional centre in Ekiti State after meeting his bail conditions. He was released on Tuesday morning, Dec. 24. On Friday, Dec. 20, at a magistrate court in Ado-Ekiti, the state granted Farotimi bail conditions, including a N30 million bond…
AI Companies Gear Up for Translating Animal Voices in 2025
International reports are fueling excitement around a global competition aimed at decoding animal vocalizations into human language. Major artificial intelligence firms are laying the groundwork for multiple models set to debut in 2025, with a sharp focus on this innovative domain. These forthcoming models are poised to decipher animals’ potential messages…
Dele Farotimi Released From Ekiti Prison After Meeting Bail Conditions
Human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi has been released after fulfilling his bail conditions and is heading back to his home in Lagos. This was announced by politician and activist Omoyele Sowore, who confirmed Dele Farotimi’s release from custody on Tuesday, December 24. KanyiDaily recalls that Dele Farotimi was arrested earlier in the month…
Christmas is a time for reflection — Senator Natasha
Tribune Online Christmas is a time for reflection — Senator Natasha Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, has said that Christmas is a time for reflection, hope, and love, a season that reminds us of the boundless compassion of God, who sent His only Son for the salvation of humanity…