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Thom Yorke and Julianne Moore unite with numerous creatives to issue AI caution | Artificial intelligence (AI)

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Thom Yorke and Julianne Moore unite with numerous creatives to issue AI caution | Artificial intelligence (AI)

Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus, actor Julianne Moore, and Radiohead singer Thom Yorke are among the 10,500 signatories of a statement from the creative industries warning artificial intelligence companies that the unlicensed use of their work poses a significant and unjust threat to artists’ livelihoods. The statement comes in the midst of legal disputes between creative professionals … Read more

Northern Trains issue advisory regarding significant disruptions for passengers today

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Northern Trains issue advisory regarding significant disruptions for passengers today

Northern has warned that short notice cancellations are expected today.   ⚠️Due to train crew shortages across West & Central depots the following routes are DO NOT TRAVEL routes and replacement road transport will not be provided: * Manchester Piccadilly – Stoke-on-Trent* Manchester Victoria – Chester via Warrington Bank Quay* Manchester Victoria… — NORTHERN 🚆 … Read more

Why the apparent easing of inflation may actually still be a significant issue

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Why the apparent easing of inflation may actually still be a significant issue

At the same time, personal savings rates have dropped as consumers dip into their reserves to keep up with higher prices. The savings rate was 6.9% in September, down from a pandemic peak of 33.8% in April 2020. Businesses, too, have been feeling the pinch. The Producer Price Index, a measure of wholesale inflation, increased … Read more

Solution for Barcelona’s Overtourism Issue: Restaurant Introduces Tonic

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Solution for Barcelona’s Overtourism Issue: Restaurant Introduces Tonic

“ When you save up for a meal at a renowned restaurant in a distant city, you probably don’t think about philanthropy and sustainability. For a Barcelona-based chef who recently won a major culinary humanitarian award, this is a problem that needs addressing. Andres Torres, a former war correspondent, has transformed his battlefield experiences into … Read more