Uber is testing a new program that pays its gig workers to train AI
Uber is testing a new program that pays its gig workers to train AI Uber will start offering Digital Tasks to some of its gig workers in the US. Nam Y. Huh/AP Uber is expanding its AI-training service with a pilot for drivers in the US. Some US-based gig workers will be able to train AI models by... read more »
Ukraine’s drone operators say they have to negotiate safe passage pas...
Ukraine’s drone operators say they have to negotiate safe passage past friendly jammers, sometimes over group chat Serhii Korovainyi/REUTERS Ukraine’s skies are full of drones and electronic warfare interference. Ukraine’s drone pilots have to coordinate routes their drones can... read more »
I’ve visited 21 cities and villages in Italy. There are 4 places I ca...
After visiting 21 cities and villages in Italy, there are some spots I can’t wait to return to. However, a few Italian destinations left me wanting more. Overall, I really enjoyed my time in popular cities like Florence and Verona. Italy holds a special place in my heart, which is why... read more »
Google’s viral Nano Banana AI image tool has already hurt Adobe, data...
Google’s viral Nano Banana AI image tool has already hurt Adobe, data suggests Camille Cohen / AFP Downloads of Google’s Gemini app have soared since the launch of Nano Banana, its AI image-editing tool. At the same time, downloads of Adobe’s Firefly app have slumped, according... read more »
Volkswagen emissions scandal spreads to Europe and threatens to embroil more models and ri...
The Volkswagen and Audi diesel emissions scandal which has thrown the global car industry into turmoil has spread to Europe and threatens to embroil more models and rival carmakers. The... read more »
French Court Confirms Ban on UberPOP Ride-Sharing Service
PARIS: France’s highest court on Tuesday confirmed a ban on controversial ride-sharing service UberPOP, dismissing a constitutional appeal by the US company. France in January banned... read more »
Sri Lanka Rejects International War Crimes Probe
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s prime minister on Tuesday rejected a UN call for international involvement in an investigation into alleged war crimes. Ranil Wickremesinghe said talks were... read more »
US woman held in China for spying
BEIJING: Even as Xi Jinping left on his first visit to the United States as president, Chinese foreign ministry confirmed that an American woman was being held on suspicion of spying. The... read more »
No peace until foreign troops leave Afghanistan: Taliban chief Mu...
The Taliban’s new leader told Afghanistan’s government today it must cancel a security deal with the United States and expel all foreign troops if it wants peace. Mullah Mansour made the demand... read more »
