Non classé

‘I probably jumped down from a chair more than 50 times’: Leo Huang’s best phone picture

Worried about trampling his camera, the photographer, who has been skipping on his rooftop in Taiwan since Covid began, turned to his mobile … “There is a saying in photography,” Leo Huang says. “The single most important component of a camera is the 12 inches behind it. The camera you use is important, yes, but …

‘I probably jumped down from a chair more than 50 times’: Leo Huang’s best phone picture Read More »

Labour planning ‘right to switch off’ for workers if it wins general election

Policy would restrict bosses from contacting workers outside of hours by phone or email Labour is planning a “right to switch off” for workers if the party wins power at the next general election, according to reports. The scheme, spearheaded by Angela Rayner, the deputy party leader, would mean that bosses would be restricted from …

Labour planning ‘right to switch off’ for workers if it wins general election Read More »

We need AI to help us face the challenges of the future | Letters

Readers respond to Naomi Klein’s article that argued it is delusional to believe AI machines will benefit humanity Naomi Klein’s article about the dangers of generative AI makes many valid points about the economic and social consequences of the new technology (AI machines aren’t ‘hallucinating’. But their makers are, 8 May). But her choice of …

We need AI to help us face the challenges of the future | Letters Read More »

From dealing with Musk to fixing Twitter Blue: what’s in the next CEO’s in-tray?

Elon Musk has announced he will step down as chief executive and has already found replacement Elon Musk has described it as a “painful” job that anyone would be “foolish” to accept. But Twitter’s current chief executive says he has found a willing person to take his place. Musk announced on Thursday that his time …

From dealing with Musk to fixing Twitter Blue: what’s in the next CEO’s in-tray? Read More »

‘Beyond expectation’: Nintendo’s latest Zelda title launches to critical acclaim

Tears of the Kingdom set to continue success of fantasy series, already being called one of the greatest video games ever made Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – all you need to know If university lecture halls and offices looked a little quiet on Friday, it may be down to Nintendo. The Legend …

‘Beyond expectation’: Nintendo’s latest Zelda title launches to critical acclaim Read More »

‘Why would we employ people?’ Experts on five ways AI will change work

From farming and education to healthcare and the military, artificial intelligence is poised to make sweeping changes to the workplace. But can it have a positive impact – or are we in for a darker future? In 1965, the political scientist and Nobel laureate Herbert Simon declared: “Machines will be capable, within 20 years, of …

‘Why would we employ people?’ Experts on five ways AI will change work Read More »

YouTuber accused of deliberately crashing plane for views pleads guilty

Trevor Jacob, 29, faces up to 20 years in prison after purposely destroying wreckage of small plane that he crashed in 2021 A YouTuber accused of deliberately crashing his plane to get a boost in views has agreed to plead guilty to obstructing a federal investigation, the US department of justice announced. Trevor Jacob, 29, …

YouTuber accused of deliberately crashing plane for views pleads guilty Read More »