Monthly Archives: August 2023
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Chatbots ‘hallucination’ problem may not be fixable
Spend enough time with ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots and it doesn’t take long for them to spout falsehoods. Described as hallucination, confabulation or just ... -
Galaxy presents first immersive ‘BE@RBRICK Art Exhibition’
Galaxy Entertainment Group is presenting “BE@RBRICK MACAU – World’s First Immersive BE@RBRICK Art Exhibition” as part of the city’s Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023. ... -
Beijing has invested $25.4B in Pakistan over the last decade, Chinese vice premier says
China has invested $25.4 billion in Pakistan over the past decade for projects ranging from roads to power plants, China’s vice premier said yesterday [Macau time], ... -
Prime minister stands firm against the US on Assange prosecution
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said yesterday his government stands firm against the United States over the prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, an Australian citizen ... -
Powerful typhoon lashes islands, grounding flights and closing businesses
A powerful Typhoon Khanun was approaching Japan’s southwestern island of Okinawa yesterday, lashing the region with strong winds and high waves, and forcing transportation to halt ... -
Buildup of American forces in Persian Gulf a new signal of worsening US-Iran conflict
Thousands of Marines backed by advanced U.S. fighter jets and warships are slowly building up a presence in the Persian Gulf. It’s a sign that while ... -
1984 Euro Court condemns phone-tapping
A Surrey businessman who accused the police of illegally tapping his phone is celebrating after a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights. James Malone, ... -
The Crimean Peninsula is both a playground and a battleground, coveted by Ukraine and Russia
Its balmy beaches have been vacation spots for Russian czars and Soviet general secretaries. It has hosted history-shaking meetings of world leaders and boasts a strategic ... -
US slips into round of 16 after scoreless draw with Portugal
Portugal 0, USA 0 A goal post saved the United States from elimination at the Women’s World Cup. Ana Capeta nearly scored for Portugal in stoppage ... -
Singer Coco Lee mourned by fans and family at funeral
Singer and songwriter Coco Lee was being mourned by family and friends at a private ceremony yesterday, a day after fans paid their respects at a ... -
New treatment studies bring hope for millions suffering from brain fog and other long COVID symptoms
The National Institutes of Health is beginning a handful of studies to test possible treatments for long COVID, an anxiously awaited step in U.S. efforts against ... -
Social media can in fact be made better, research shows
Is social media designed to reward people for acting badly? The answer is clearly yes, given that the reward structure on social media platforms relies on ... -
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 – edition no. 4299
* High summer — In the heat of the first post-pandemic summer, casino revenues reach new high * Islands Hospital | Budget and utility to residents ... -
Lei Chan U wants salary update on civil servants to ‘set an example’
The lawmaker, Lei Chan U, affiliated with the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), wants the government to enforce a salary rise for civil servants to ... -
MUST Business School earns int’l accreditation
The School of Business at Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) has earned an international accreditation, signaling its position in the world’s top 6% of ... -
Association criticizes Calçada de Gaio building, saying construction violates CE dispatch
The association calling for the protection of the Guia Lighthouse has once again sought the assistance of UNESCO to persuade the local government to suspend the ... -
Gov’t announces criteria for talent acquisition applications
The government yesterday announced the criteria for talent acquisition applications after the relevant law’s enactment early July. In the latest Official Gazette, the Chief Executive publicized ... -
Ho Ion Sang concerned with pedestrianization of Happiness Street
The indirectly elected lawmaker, Ho Ion Sang, representing the Macau General Union of Neighborhood Associations, commonly referred to as “Kai Fong,” has expressed concerns over the ... -
Fans pay tribute to Coco Lee, Hong Kong singer who had international success
Fans of singer and songwriter Coco Lee, who was known for her powerful voice and live performances, were gathering with flowers to pay their respects to ... -
ATFPM protests delayed OT payment to civil servants during the pandemic
The Macao Public Servants Association (ATFPM) has protested the non-payment of overtime (OT) work performed by civil servants during the Covid-19 pandemic. In a written inquiry ... -
AMCM warns of fraudulent calls
The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) announced yesterday that it was aware of calls to members of the public impersonating the authority. In the calls, the ... -
Macao Orchestra showdown coming season’s repertoire
In its coming concert season, Macao Orchestra (OM) will revolve around Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff as a motif to celebrate the 150th anniversary of his birth. ... -
Exchange period for commemorative bank notes to end next Friday
The exchange period for the Tiger and Rabbit Zodiac banknotes and the previously issued XXIV Olympic Winter Games banknotes will end Friday, Aug. 11, the Monetary ... -
Jiangsu, Macau, Hong Kong education federation inaugurated
The Foundational Education Cooperation Federation of Jiangsu, Hong Kong and Macao was officially inaugurated in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province on July 21. At the inauguration ceremony, the ... -
Nine hotel projects in progress, DSSCU says
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) disclosed yesterday that as of the second quarter of this year, nine hotel project constructions are in progress, which ... -
Hengqin’s GDP up 3% to 23.634 billion RMB in 1H
According to the Statistics Bureau of Guangdong Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, in the first six months of 2023, the cooperation zone recorded RMB23.63 billion ... -
Merchandise export continues to rise in June
The total merchandise export amounted to 1.18 billion patacas in June, up 23% year-on-year, the statistical service said yesterday. The merchandise import went up 14.9% year-on-year ... -
How to stay safe from financial scams
One of the biggest mistakes you can make when it comes to protecting yourself from financial scams is thinking you’re too smart to be duped by ... -
MGM unveils ‘To Infinity and Beyond: The Art of Hsiao Chin’
MGM presents the signature exhibition of “To Infinity and Beyond: The Art of Hsiao Chin” at MGM Theater of MGM Cotai, an exhibition that brings forth ... -
China imposes curbs on drone exports, citing Ukraine, concern about military use
China imposed restrictions yesterday on exports of long-range civilian drones, citing Russia’s war in Ukraine and concern that drones might be converted to military use. Chinese ... -
Dog meat farmers push back against growing moves to outlaw their industry
The dogs bark and stare as Kim Jong-kil approaches the rusty cages housing the large, short-haired animals he sells for their meat. Kim opens a door ... -
People bury dead from massive suicide attack at political rally that killed 54
Hundreds of mourners attended funerals in Pakistan yesterday after a suicide bombing killed at least 54 people at an election rally for a pro-Taliban cleric, carrying ... -
1976 Lauda fights for life after Grand Prix crash
Formula One racing driver Niki Lauda is in a critical condition in hospital after an horrific accident at the Nurburgring Grand Prix in Germany. The Austrian-born ... -
Japan trounces Spain to top Group C
Japan 4, Spain 0 Japan scored three times from lightning breaks in the first half, once in the second and defended resolutely to trounce Spain 4-0 ... -
Verstappen’s dominance makes a 3rd straight title look like a formality
Max Verstappen’s dominance is so total that it already feels like he’s won his third straight Formula One title, even with 10 races remaining following the ...
