Untested AI-based tools could harm patients, WHO warns

Untested AI-based tools could harm patients, WHO warns

Cautionary measures normally applied to any new technology are not being exercised consistently with regard to large language model (LLM) tools, which use AI for crunching data, creating content, and answering questions, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned. “Precipitous adoption of untested systems could lead to errors by healthcare workers, cause harm to patients, erode…

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UN marks International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

UN marks International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

Mentioning this year’s theme in a statement to mark the day, Together Always: United in Diversity, the UN chief called on leaders ‘to speak with one voice” to eliminate stigma and discrimination, that result in sometimes deadly attacks targeting LGBTQI+ communities. The Secretary-General showed his deep concern over the levels of violence directed towards LGBTQI+…

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Post-pandemic world economy still feeling COVID-19’s sting

Post-pandemic world economy still feeling COVID-19’s sting

Risks of a prolonged period of low growth stand, amid stubborn inflation, rising interest rates, and heightened uncertainties, in addition to the ever-worsening impact of climate change, the report found. Challenging development The current global economic outlook also presents an immediate challenge to delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), said Li Junhua, Under-Secretary-General for…

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Parliamentary Deputy Minister of Japan met with Ambassador of Pakistan Raza Bashir Tarar

Parliamentary Deputy Minister of Japan met with Ambassador of Pakistan Raza Bashir Tarar

Parliamentary Deputy Minister of the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Satomi Ryoji met with the Ambassador of Pakistan Raza Bashir Tarar. Meanwhile, the Japanese minister expressed his desire to further strengthen bilateral economic relations. In the meeting, Ambassador Raza Bashir Tarar assured the Japanese Minister of support for Japanese companies intending to invest…

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Ukraine's claim to destroy Russian missiles in the air

Ukraine’s claim to destroy Russian missiles in the air

File photo Ukraine has claimed to have destroyed Russian missiles in the air. According to foreign media, Russian forces attacked other areas including the capital of Ukraine, Kiev, late at night. In this regard, Ukrainian authorities have claimed that Kiev was attacked by drones and ballistic missiles from different directions. Ukraine’s air defense intercepted the…

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Amazon lays off 500 employees

Amazon lays off 500 employees

E-commerce company Amazon laid off 500 employees from India. According to foreign media reports, e-commerce giant Amazon has laid off around 500 employees from its India-based office during the downsizing. A total of 9,000 employees have been affected so far during the second phase of widespread layoffs that began in March this year. According to…

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