Google restricts AI chatbot Gemini from answering queries on global elections
By Reuters and published by CNA GOOGLE is restricting AI chatbot Gemini from answering questions about the global elections set to happen this year, the Alphabet-owned firm said today (Mar. 12), as it looks to avoid potential missteps in the deployment of the technology. The update comes at a time when advancements in generative […]
Read MoreWater cannon, tear gas at Covid-19 protests in Brussels
By AP and published by MSN News Brussels – Police fired water cannons and tear gas in Brussels today (Jan. 23) to disperse protesters marching against Covid-19 vaccinations and restrictions. The march followed demonstrations in other European capitals on Saturday that also drew thousands of people protesting vaccine passports and other requirements that European […]
Read MoreBetting Omicron has peaked, Johnson drops Covid rules in England
By Alistair Smout, Reuters, published by Swissinfo.ch London -British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the end of Covid-19 measures introduced to curb the rapid spread of the Omicron variant in England as he looks to live with the virus after a peak in cases. Johnson’s light touch approach to dealing with the highly transmissible […]
Read MoreThousands march against Covid restrictions in northwest Europe
By Reuters Staff, published by Cyprus Mail TENS of thousands of protesters marched through several northwest European cities Saturday (Dec. 4) to demonstrate against coronavirus restrictions imposed amid a surge in infections. Austria last month became the first country in Western Europe to reimpose a lockdown, which is set to last 20 days, and […]
Read MoreBali tourism industry looking for uptick after Covid-19 restrictions eased
By Reuters, published by The Straits Times Kuta, Indonesia – Bali’s tourism industry is hoping for an uptick in business after Covid-19 social restrictions were eased for the resort island on Monday (Sept. 13), with the government beginning to formulate plans to allow foreign travel to resume. The country’s once thriving holiday hotspot has been […]
Read MoreBang Saen beach reopens but no booze allowed
BENEFITING from relaxation of Covid restrictions is Bang Saen beach which has now reopened for tourists to come and relax and enjoy themselves but only till 8 p.m. and alcohol is strictly forbidden, Amarin TV said this afternoon (Sept. 1). Vendors again brought out their beach chairs to rent out to tourists while restaurants […]
Read MoreProtest market set up in front of Govt House
LED by Mr. Parit Chivarak, or Penguin, protesters passed through a police barricade and succeeded in setting up a market in front of the Government House for vendors and restaurateurs hit by a new ban on dine-in service with only takeaways allowed while also continuing to pressure Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to step down, Thai […]
Read MoreIndian couple rent Spicejet plane for Covid-19 lockdown-busting mid-air wedding
By AFP, published by The Straits Times New Delhi – An Indian couple chartered a passenger jet to stage a mid-air wedding that hijacked coronavirus restrictions by taking more than 160 guests, reports said today (May 24). India’s civil aviation authority has ordered an investigation and suspended the crew of the jet, officials said. Because […]
Read MoreCovid restrictions eased in Bangkok from today
BANGKOK Metropolitan Authority (BMA) relaxed coronavirus restrictions for four types of venues among them are restaurants, pubs, gyms and banquet halls starting today (Feb. 23), Siam Rath newspaper said. BMA’s spokesman Pol. Lt. Col. Pongsakorn Khwanmuang said Bangkok Governor Pol. Maj. Gen. Asawin Kwanmuang issued the relaxation order after the Bangkok Communicable Diseases Committee agreed […]
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