ChatGPT: why it will probably remain just a tool that does inefficient work more efficiently
Mar 15, 2023 15:46 pm UTC| Technology
ChatGPT is a remarkable technological development, capable of writing compelling prose that comes across as natural, coherent and knowledgeable. But it has its limits, and can be made to say silly things. I managed to...
Drones gather new and useful data for marine research, but they can disturb whales and dolphins
Mar 15, 2023 15:45 pm UTC| Technology
Drones have changed the way researchers study whales and dolphins. While we were once confined to the decks of boats and observation platforms, glimpsing the backs of surfacing animals, we can now watch them from above....
Leveraging digital platforms for public good: Stories of positive impact from India
Mar 15, 2023 15:43 pm UTC| Technology
Digital platforms such as Uber, Airbnb, WeChat and TaskRabbit have changed the world by creating new economic opportunities through gig work culture and enabling a sharing economy. However, concerns remain about how these...
Krafton to set up metaverse JV with Naver
Mar 14, 2023 23:52 pm UTC| Technology Economy Business
South Koreas leading game developer Krafton Inc. will establish a joint venture with Naver Z Corp. in the first half to create a virtual world for global users. The JV, dubbed Project Migaloo, will run Persistent...
Roku partners with Best Buy to sell its first company-made smart TVs
Mar 13, 2023 08:55 am UTC| Business Technology
Roku Inc., an American company that makes various digital media players for video streaming, has teamed up with Best Buy to sell its own smart televisions. The company produced its very first smart TVs, and these will be...
Mar 07, 2023 23:36 pm UTC| Technology Economy Business
Samsung Electronics Co. posted $67.1 billion in revenue last year to reclaim the top spot among global chipmakers, beating Intel Corp., which achieved $60.8 billion in revenue. Both chipmakers saw a decline in their...
ChatGPT: how to prevent it becoming a nightmare for professional writers
Mar 04, 2023 12:21 pm UTC| Technology
Nearly half of white-collar professionals have tried using ChatGPT to help with their work, according to a recent survey of more than 10,000 people at blue chips such as Google, JP Morgan and McKinsey. Thats staggering,...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
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