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More than 1000 #Tech leaders call for a pause on 'dangerous race' on #ArtificialIntelligence systems training citing profound risks in an open letter. #AI labs were urged to halt training models more powerful than #ChatGPT-4.
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) urgently recalls nearly 44 products containing #pholcodine, a potentially life-threatening ingredient that can cause #anaphylactic reactions. The recall affects a variety of cough syrups including #Benadryl.
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Magnitude 5.6 quake hits #Turkey wounding dozens and killing one. Monday's #earthquake comes three weeks after the devastating 7.8 magnitude quake. #Turkey's disaster management team informs that 10,000 aftershocks have hit the region since February 6.
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#Nestle plans further #PriceHike after profit margins diminished due to #inflation. The sales volume of the firm fell by 2.6% during the last months of 2022. The company informs that the quarterly sales volume was affected in #NorthAmerica due to slow growth.
#Nestle #PriceHike

#WHO confirms the first-ever #MarburgVirus outbreak in #EquatorialGuinea, causing hemorrhagic fever similar to #ebola disease. At least 9 deaths and 16 suspected cases with symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and diarrhea have been reported so far.
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#EuropeanUnion economy might "narrowly" avoid #recession as #inflation eases and pave the way for a better economic outlook, according to #EuropeanCommission's latest forecast. The commission predicts that #EU would have a growth rate of 0.8% in 2023.
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#bankofjapan unexpectedly raises its bond yield to 0.5%, igniting sell-offs in stocks and bonds globally. The move that shocked the world markets will cause the long-term interest rates to rise more by widening the band around its yield cap.
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The Bank of #ENGLAND unveils new currency notes with the image of #KingCharlesIII, which are likely to come into circulation from mid-2024. The image would be the only change to the existing £5, £10, £20, and £50 notes.
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#Rollsroyce announces a 17.6% pay hike for around 1200 staff in #UnitedKingdom, marking the biggest single pay deal in the plant's history. The announcement is made amidst sweeping employee strikes in #Britain in various sectors demanding pay hikes to cope with rising #inflation.

#alexa and #siri make people less lonely and help disabled people feel more independent according to the survey conducted by @Ofcom. A large number of survey participants felt the #smart devices acted as a companion with whom they can communicate and battle #loneliness.