'Godfather of AI' urges governments to face dangers
Geoffrey Hinton, one of the so-called "godfathers" of artificial intelligence, urged governments on Wednesday to step in and make sure that machines do not take control of society.
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Taylor Swift, The Weeknd invited to join Oscars panel
Music megastars Taylor Swift and The Weeknd are among showbiz people invited to join the organization that votes on who gets Oscars, the body said Wednesday.
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Tottenham buy Maddison from relegated Leicester
Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday completed the signing of creative midfielder James Maddison from relegated Leicester in a deal worth 40 million pounds (46.3m euros) plus add-ons.
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Martino named new coach of Inter Miami ahead of Messi arrival
Inter Miami have appointed former Barcelona and Argentina coach Gerardo Martino to take charge of the Major League Soccer team, setting up a reunion with compatriot Lionel Messi.
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Arsenal sign Havertz from Chelsea on 'long-term contract'
Arsenal on Wednesday signed German attacking midfielder Kai Havertz from Chelsea on a "long-term contract".
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Living near green space makes you 2.5 years younger: study
City parks and green spaces help counter heat, boost biodiversity, and instill a sense of calm in the urban jungle.
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Madonna hospitalized for several days, tour postponed
Madonna is recovering after falling ill with a "serious bacterial infection" that landed her in an intensive care unit for several days, her manager Guy Oseary said in a statement Wednesday.
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French security forces deploy as anger simmers over police shooting
French security forces deployed in their thousands on Wednesday evening amid fears of more violent protests over the fatal shooting of a teenager by police.
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Star gymnast Biles poised for August return to competition
Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles is poised to compete in August for the first time since mental health and safety concerns cut short her Tokyo Olympics campaign, entering the August US Classic near Chicago.
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France badly hit by climate change and ill-prepared: report
France is being badly hit by climate change, is not prepared for its effects and is failing to sufficiently reduce its emissions, an independent climate body warned Wednesday.
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