Despite these positive developments, the WTO also warns of potential risks and uncertainties that could dampen the outlook for global trade. The ongoing supply chain disruptions, rising inflation, and geopolitical tensions pose significant challenges that could hinder the recovery of trade in the coming months.VANCOUVER - A Canadian activist is accusing Hong Kong authorities of meddling in Canada’s internal affairs after police in the Chinese territory issued a warrant for his arrest. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * VANCOUVER - A Canadian activist is accusing Hong Kong authorities of meddling in Canada’s internal affairs after police in the Chinese territory issued a warrant for his arrest. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? VANCOUVER – A Canadian activist is accusing Hong Kong authorities of meddling in Canada’s internal affairs after police in the Chinese territory issued a warrant for his arrest. Victor Ho and fellow Canadian Joe Tay are among six overseas activists targeted by Hong Kong police who announced rewards of HK $1 million, equivalent to about C$180,000, for information leading to their arrests. The warrants announced on Tuesday say the six are wanted for national security offences such as secession, subversion and collusion with foreign forces. Ho says in a Chinese-language post on Facebook that he’s proud of the arrest warrant, joking that it’s the “best Christmas present.” But he says as a Canadian citizen he’s protected by the Canadian Charter and is exercising his right to freedom of speech. Ho is the former editor-in-chief of the Sing Tao Daily newspaper, and helped launched a plan in Canada to elect an unofficial “Hong Kong parliament” in 2022. Only “patriots” are eligible for election in Hong Kong under a 2021 law passed by China’s parliament, the National People’s Congress, and pro-democracy protesters have been the subject of mass arrests. Tay is the founder of Canada-based activist group HongKonger Station and is seeking the Conservative Party nomination in Markham Unionville in Ontario. The Hong Kong Police say in a statement the six wanted activists have “absconded overseas.” The Hong Kong government had previously issued two rounds of arrest warrants and bounties for other prominent activists, including ex-lawmakers. In his Facebook post, Ho questioned whether Hong Kong authorities were “trying for another cross-border arrest” or if Beijing wants “Canada to become their client/subordinate state.” Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. He joked that the reward being issued had allowed him to recover some “fugitive dignity.” “So I’m worth something after all, and it’s hard for me to hide my pride as we enter 2025,” he said. Neither Ho nor Tay immediately responded to requests for comment. — With files from Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 24, 2024 Advertisement Advertisement
The "systemic indifference" that results from algorithmic profiteering is characterized by a disconnect between the algorithmic decision-making process and the human values and concerns it affects. As algorithms optimize for profit and efficiency, they may overlook important ethical considerations, such as privacy, fairness, and transparency. This systemic indifference can lead to a dehumanizing experience for users, who feel alienated and disempowered by algorithmic systems that prioritize commercial interests over their well-being.One player who has publicly come to Emery's defense is Dani Suarez, a midfield maestro who played under the Spanish manager during his time at Arsenal. Suarez, known for his creative flair and tireless work ethic, was a key player for Emery's Arsenal side and thrived under his guidance. In a recent interview, Suarez spoke candidly about Emery's coaching abilities and the challenges he faced while managing a club of Arsenal's stature.
Offering a unique take on web search, Perplexity has been a hit among its users (and a bane to its sources) since its debut last year . It’s certainly become one of the most popular new AI tools to check out, perhaps second only to ChatGPT itself, which it’s powered by. Here’s how the generative AI “answer engine” works and how to get started on using it. What is Perplexity AI? Perplexity is an AI search engine that scrapes information from the web and synthesizes answers to a user’s query though a chatbot interface. You can ask it just about any question, and it will respond with cited information via a conversational reply. It differs from traditional search engines like Google in that it doesn’t simply provide you a list of sites where you can find the information you’re searching for. Rather, it scrapes those sites and provides said information directly. And, unlike traditional chatbots, Perplexity doesn’t have a knowledge cutoff date, so the information it provides is always up-to-date. However, it is limited by the information in its search results. If the sites it’s pulling data from are not reliable sources, then the answers that Perplexity provides May not be entirely accurate. In October 2024, Perplexity released a pair of new features to improve its functionality: Internal Knowledge Search and Spaces . Internal Knowledge Search enables the AI to search the personal files of users and organizations in addition to the web to peovide more accurate and tailored responses. Spaces, on the other hand, operates as a collaboration hub (much like Anthropic’s Artifacts or ChatGPT’s Canvas) that allows the user to see a preview of the code or content that’s being generated in a window that’s separate from the chat itself. The company announced in November 2024 , that it has begun experimenting with integrating “sponsored follow-up questions and paid media positioned to the side of an answer.” The company has also introduced a shopping tool that it describes as a “one-stop solution where you can research and purchase products.” Perplexity’s format has spawned a copy from rival ChatGPT as well. Released in October 2024, ChatGPT Search does exactly what Perplexity does ; it pulls information from the wider internet and uses it to generate an up-to-date conversational answer to the user’s question. Perplexity AI available through the Perplexity website and the Mac desktop , as well as on iOS and Android . When was Perplexity released? Perplexity the company was founded in August 2022 by Aravind Srinivas (CEO), Denis Yarats (chief technology officer), and Andy Konwinski. That December, the company announced its first commercial product, Perplexity Ask. The following January, Perplexity released new features for Ask, including up-to-date sourcing in its replies and the ability for the user to ask follow-up questions. On Februrary 8, 2023, the company rebranded its chatbot system to just, “Perplexity” and released a Chrome extension of the same name. By March 2023, the company boasted 2 million monthly active users. That figure, as of October 2004, is up to around 15 million monthly actives . Getting started with Perplexity If you want to try Perplexity for yourself, head over to perplexity.ai/ . You can play around with the AI for free and without needing to sign in. However, if you want to save your chat search history for future reference, you’ll need to sign up for a free account. Just click the Sign Up button in the lower-left corner of the screen, link either your Google or Apple account (or use a single sign-on with your company email account), and away you go. On your first login, you’ll need to scroll through the site’s introductory screens, which go over the basics of the AI and also shows ads for its Pro service and mobile apps. On the left-hand navigation bar, you can choose between the home tab, which is where you can chat with the AI directly; the Discover tab that rounds up news stories for you to peruse; Spaces, which allows you to upload your documents and set behavioral instructions for the AI to follow; and Library, where you can manage your threads (“a full back-and-forth conversation with Perplexity” that “includes your initial question, any follow-up queries, and all of Perplexity’s responses,” per the company ). The focus menu under the prompt window enables you to dictate where the AI searches for its information, whether that’s the wider web, academic publications, or video and social media sites. There’s also an option for math-specific questions and text-generation requests. The attach button to the right of the focus menu does what it says it does and allows you to upload files and PDFs to augment your prompt. Just note that free tier users are limited to three file uploads per day. The Pro search toggle allows you to run up to three Pro searches per day that dig through twice the number of websites that regular “quick” searches do. What is Perplexity Pro? Perplexity Pro is the premium subscription tier of the AI. It costs $20 per month (which is in line with the rest of the industry) and offers unlimited quick searches and 300 Pro searches per day; your choice of foundational model including GPT-4o, Claude-3, and Sonar Large (LLama 3.1); unlimited file uploads; access to image generators like Playground AI, DALL-E, and SDXL for data visualizations; and a $5 monthly API credit. Perplexity controversies Perplexity’s data-scraping practices has not made it any friends among the websites and publications it cites. In 2024 alone, the AI startup has been accused of “willful infringement” by Forbes’ Chief Content Officer Randall Lane, and has been sent cease-and-desist orders from both Conde Nast and the The New York Times . The company is also currently being sued by NewsCorp over allegations that Perplexity has committed copyright infringement on a “massive scale.”In conclusion, the launch of the AIGC Director Co-creation Program and the innovative use of "Ke Ling AI" technology herald a new era of creativity and exploration in the realm of film and television production. By empowering young talents to harness the power of AI-driven tools and collaborative storytelling, the initiative is poised to catalyze a wave of fresh perspectives and groundbreaking work that will shape the industry for years to come.Keen NBL observers might have noticed that the usually boisterous Justin Tatum was quieter than usual, pacing the sidelines during the Illawarra Hawks win over the Perth Wildcats in Wollongong. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading The Hawks head coach joked afterwards he was on his best behaviour as his parents and daughter were courtside watching Sunday's game at WIN Entertainment Centre. They had arrived in the country to spend the Christmas holidays with Tatum. Not that the Hawks coach will have much time off, considering his team plays the Sydney Kings on Christmas Day. Two days later, they head to Brisbane to take on the Bullets before returning to Wollongong for a New Year's Eve showdown against the South East Melbourne Phoenix. Despite the gruelling schedule, Tatum was happy to have his family with him during the festive period. "They got here Saturday. I was very excited for them to be there, and my daughter gave me a high-five. She pays attention to the game as much as she can," he said. "It's good to have family here, go home, and be able to talk to somebody. "I was on my best behaviour. Mom and Dad were in town, so I behaved best. "I might have little pictures of them on the seats, so they remind me to be good when they leave. "It was good to have them there." He was also happy they saw him enjoying success as a coach. Tatum originally joined the Hawks at the start of the NBL24 season as an assistant to then-coach Jacob Jackomas. He became interim head coach after Jackomas was sacked after struggling to a 2-7 win/loss record. Tatum guided Illawarra to one win short of a grand final appearance after the Hawks were beaten by Melbourne United 2-1 in a seesawing semifinal series. The Hawks then locked in Tatum as permanent head coach on a three-year deal. The move has paid immediate dividends, with the ladder-leading Hawks considered NBL25 championship favourites. Tatum said he was happy his family saw how good the Hawks were. "It's cool, mostly for my 10-year-old daughter, to show her that you can achieve anything you want, as long as you put your mind to do it," he said. "Her coming across the world and seeing her dad having some impact on the team, the city, and the country in general means a lot to me. "My mom and dad are just proud of me no matter what, but it's just building confidence in her to let her know, 'Hey, whatever you want to achieve, whatever you want to do, believe in that because dad is doing his best to give you that confidence'." Wollongong born and bred. I love reporting about the Illawarra region and have been doing it for more than 20 years. I've moved into sport recently after covering the education round for the last five plus years for the Illawarra Mercury. It's been a great pleasure. Wollongong born and bred. I love reporting about the Illawarra region and have been doing it for more than 20 years. 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In the midst of the speculation and rumors, one thing is undeniable – Liu Yuning's presence in the hospital late at night has captured the attention of the public and the media, highlighting the intense scrutiny that celebrities often face in their private lives. As the actress's well-being remains a topic of interest, fans and well-wishers hope for positive updates and reassurance about her health in the days to come.
The victim, whose name has not been disclosed for privacy reasons, was known for regularly sharing her adventures and experiences on various social media platforms. With a large following and a significant online presence, she had become a well-known figure in the digital world. However, her recent trip to the Philippines took a tragic turn when she reportedly went missing under mysterious circumstances.As he waited for his new washing machine to arrive, John couldn't help but find humor in the situation. He jokingly named the bear "Dexter" and placed it in his living room as a quirky conversation starter for guests. Friends and family who visited couldn't help but laugh at the unusual sight of a stuffed bear sitting next to the TV.Gushue wins emotional opening game in hometown Kioti National