91 m. ago ‘The biggest decision yet’: Jared Kaplan on allowing AI to train itself

Anthropic’s chief scientist says AI autonomy could spark a beneficial ‘intelligence explosion’ – or be the moment humans lose controlHumanity will have to decide by 2030 whether to take the “ultimate risk” of letting artificial intelligence systems train themselves to become more powerful, one of the world’s leading AI scientists has said.Jared Kaplan, the chief scientist and co-owner of the $180bn (£135bn) US startup Anthropic, said a choice was looming about how much autonomy the systems should be given to evolve. Continue reading...

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93 m. ago Holly Willoughby broke scooter rider's neck in London car crash, court hears

Former This Morning host, 44, ordered her to pay £2,444 and has six points imposed on licence following crash in Barnes

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1 hour ago Wilfried Nancy wait gets Celtic nerves jangling as Hotline begs Martin O'Neill to stay around

Big changes off the park are imminent at Celtic Park as Fraser Wilson mans the phones

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1 hour ago Expert tips to keep your Christmas tree fresh all through December

A well-timed trim and frequent watering are key to keep your tree looking its best throughout the festive period

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1 hour ago Expert tips for a calmer Christmas as exact moment stress reaches peak revealed

A wellness expert has shared his top tips to have a stress-free Christmas as new research shows over half of Brits crave rest on Christmas Day

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2 h. ago Driver 'murdered man in drunken car rampage through London's West End'

Driver 'murdered man in drunken car rampage through London's West End'  London Evening Standard

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2 h. ago AI poses unprecedented threats. Congress must act now | Bernie Sanders

Despite the speed at which it is progressing, AI is getting far too little discussion in Congress, the media and within the general population. That has got to changeArtificial intelligence and robotics will transform the world. It will bring unimaginable changes to our economy, our politics, warfare, our emotional wellbeing, our environment, and how we educate and raise our children. Further, there is a very real fear that, in the not-so-distant future, a super-intelligent AI could replace humans in controlling the planet.Despite the extraordinary importance of this issue and the speed at which it is progressing, AI is getting far too little discussion in Congress, the media and within the general population. That has got to change. Now. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Stop car condensation by placing sock filled with 1 unlikely item under seat

If you're someone who suffers with condensation in their car, you may want to pay attention. Filling a sock with an unlikely item, and placing it under a seat, may help to resolve the problem

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2 h. ago Zipcar parking bays left empty when firm quits London 'should be converted into e

Councils urged to repurpose car club bays for e-bikes to help tackle capital’s pavement parking problem

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2 h. ago Driver 'murdered pedestrian and injured others in drunken car rampage through London's West End'

Anthony Gilheaney, 30, is accused of killing one man and injuring several others while driving ‘like a maniac’ in Shaftesbury Avenue

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2 h. ago The types of meetings that lead to employee burnout and high turnover

Researchers have found that meetings can both foster and harm a person’s well-being

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3 h. ago I'm A Celebrity star wades into washing up row as Angry Ginge risks public support

The YouTube star, whose real name is Morgan Burtwhistle, has been a favourite to be crowned the ITV reality show's winner this year

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3 h. ago The White House’s new media ‘bias’ tracker is a desperate gimmick | Margaret Sullivan

The site isn’t exposing misleading reporting – it’s revealing the bubble Trump increasingly inhabitsDonald Trump has used the mainstream press as a punching bag for many years, but in recent weeks his jabs have become even more frequent – and more ill-tempered.He threatened to sue the BBC for $1bn last month over the editing of a documentary that aired more than a year ago. He called one White House reporter “piggy”, and told another – the well-regarded Mary Bruce of ABC News – that she was a “terrible person and a terrible reporter”. He called a New York Times reporter “ugly, both inside and out”.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist writing on media, politics and culture Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Expert's 8 essential items to keep in your car during cold weather

It's important to be prepared if you car breaks down somewhere in the cold. To help, driving experts has shared eight items you should always keep in your car during the winter months

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3 h. ago Wellness retreat boss who 'blockaded' GP car park with her Bentley amid bitter neighbour row over narrow driveway is ordered to pay £90,000

Joy Jarvis, boss of Glasshouse retreat Spa in Billericay, Essex, became embroiled in a bitter row with her neighbor over the use of a narrow driveway between the two properties.

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3 h. ago Teenager mauled to death by lion after climbing into zoo enclosure in front of visitors

Gerson de Melo Machado was filmed making his way into the enclosure at Arruda Camera Park in Brazil before tragedy struck

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3 h. ago Emma Raducanu's return to suburbia: Tennis golden girl says she's 'not hiding any more' after stalker torment

MATTHEW LAMBWELL: The commuters rat-racing their way into central London this autumn might be surprised to learn that they may well have shared a train with Emma Raducanu.

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3 h. ago Wayne Lineker left 'unable to walk' after terrifying 'heart attack scare'

Gary Lineker's brother Wayne Lineker, owner of O Beach in Ibiza, is currently "unable to walk" after a "very bad illness" left him bed bound and in hospital

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3 h. ago Free winter car fixes that prevent breakdowns in freezing weather

Winter is tough on cars, but a few simple £0 fixes can help you avoid a cold-weather breakdown and keep your vehicle running smoothly

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4 h. ago AD FEATURE: Brits could be owed £700* in compensation following car finance scandal

The car finance scandal recently came to light, with lenders paying undisclosed 'secret' commissions to car dealerships - and it could see those with mis-sold agreements owed an average of £700*

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