Police say the 26-year-old victim had teeth forcibly removed after being kidnapped for ransom.
OpenAI allowed the Alignment Research Center, a nonprofit founded by its ex-employee, to assess the potential risks of GPT-4 including power-seeking behavior (Benj Edwards/Ars Technica)
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OpenAI allowed the Alignment Research Center, a nonprofit founded by its ex-employee, to assess the potential risks of GPT-4 including power-seeking behavior — “ARC’s evaluation has much lower prob…
1,100 Scientists and Students Barred From UK Amid China Crackdown
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: More than 1,000 scientists and postgraduate students were barred from working in the UK last year on national security grounds, amid a major government crackdown on research collaborations with Chi…
Pakistan Facing “Perfect Storm” Of Crises: Foreign Minister Bhutto
Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Wednesday said that the country is facing a “perfect storm” of crises as it battles worsening political, economic and security issues, Pakistan-based Geo News reported.
Protesters start day of ‘escalating resistance’ as PM nixes Herzog compromise offer – The Times of Israel
Protesters start day of ‘escalating resistance’ as PM nixes Herzog compromise offer The Times of IsraelView Full Coverage on Google News
Experts criticize OpenAI for not disclosing GPT-4’s training data or methods used; OpenAI co-founder says its past approach to openly sharing research was wrong (James Vincent/The Verge)
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Experts criticize OpenAI for not disclosing GPT-4’s training data or methods used; OpenAI co-founder says its past approach to openly sharing research was wrong — The system’s capabilities are still being …
Tensions high between U.S., Russia after downed drone
Russia is denying responsibility for the downing of a U.S. military drone off the coast of Crimea even as American officials insist Russian warplanes caused the crash. Now, both sides say tensions are high, yet again.
Turning Point of Macomb County works to combat threat of human trafficking
Turning Point offers services to empower survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. Turning Point’s 24-hour hotline is 586-463-6990.
Abortion pill ban hinges on Texas judge’s decision
A conservative Texas judge is now considering arguments in a case that could ban the commonly used abortion bill mifepristone in the United States. Last November, a coalition of anti-abortion groups filed a lawsuit to reverse federal approval of the pill.
February home sales down 40% compared to last year
February home sales in Canada were down 40 per cent compared to the same time last year, the latest data shows. But there was also a slight increase in prices on a month-to-month basis, which has some saying the market may be on the verge of recovering.