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Softbank's Son says super AI could make humans like fish, win Nobel Prize

Softbank's Son says super AI could make humans like fish, win Nobel Prize

Softbank CEO and AI investor Masayoshi Son said Friday that advanced artificial intelligence could surpass humans to the extent that "we become fish" and could even win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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LeBron scoring streak ends as Hachimura, Reaves lift Lakers

LeBron scoring streak ends as Hachimura, Reaves lift Lakers

Rui Hachimura drilled a buzzer-beating three-pointer to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 123-120 NBA victory over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday as LeBron James's incredible streak of double-digit scoring games ended.

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England all out for 334 in second Ashes Test

England all out for 334 in second Ashes Test

England were dismissed for 334 in their first innings of the day-night second Ashes Test against Australia in Brisbane on Friday with Joe Root unbeaten on 138.

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'Annoying' Raphinha pulling Barca towards their best

'Annoying' Raphinha pulling Barca towards their best

Forward Raphinha's comeback from injury has helped Barcelona edge back towards their best form and helped the Catalans reclaim top spot in La Liga.

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Prolific Kane and Undav face off as Bayern head to Stuttgart

Prolific Kane and Undav face off as Bayern head to Stuttgart

League leaders Bayern Munich travel to Stuttgart on Saturday, setting the scene for a battle between the Bundesliga's two in-form goal getters: Harry Kane and Deniz Undav.

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Napoli's title defence continues with visit of rivals Juventus

Napoli's title defence continues with visit of rivals Juventus

Napoli have a chance to strike a blow against Juventus as the two great Serie A rivals face off on Sunday in another episode of Europe's tightest league title race.

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Nice host Angers with storm clouds gathering over the Riviera

Nice host Angers with storm clouds gathering over the Riviera

Beleaguered Nice play Angers at home in Ligue 1 on Sunday, looking to end a dire run on the pitch and tensions between the team and supporters off it.

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OpenAI strikes deal on US$4.6 bn AI centre in Australia

OpenAI strikes deal on US$4.6 bn AI centre in Australia

ChatGPT maker OpenAI and an Australian data centre operator have agreed to develop a multibillion-dollar AI centre in Sydney.

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Rains hamper Sri Lanka cleanup after deadly floods

Rains hamper Sri Lanka cleanup after deadly floods

Heavy rains lashed Sri Lanka on Friday, hampering a major clean-up operation after severe flooding and landslides last week killed nearly 500 people, officials said.

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In India's mining belt, women spark hope with solar lamps

In India's mining belt, women spark hope with solar lamps

Santosh Devi is proud to have brought light -- and hope -- to her hamlet in western India, taking up solar engineering through a programme for women like her whose husbands suffer chronic disease from mining work.

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