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OpenAI has banned the developer of a bot mimicking Democratic presidential hopeful Congressman Dean Phillips, the first action the ChatGPT maker has taken in response to what it sees as a misuse of its artificial intelligence (AI) tools in a political campaign, the Washington Post reported on Saturday. OpenAI did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment.

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China's recovery after opening up from its zero-Covid policy has been marred by a deepening property crisis, deflationary risks, and subdued demand; besides other factors such as a recession and joblessness, Reuters reported. Also Read | China: $6.3 trillion wiped out from market value of stocks as investors play the waiting game Expectations of a strong post-COVID rebound in the world's second-largest economy waned amid weak consumer and business confidence, mounting local government debts, and as global economic slowdown weighed on jobs, activity, and investment. China Beige Book International's survey noted a disappointing recovery from COVID-19, suggesting the need for major global upside surprises or more active government policies for acceleration, the report said.

(Reuters) -Waymo, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Inc's autonomous driving unit, said on Friday it had applied to the California Public Utilities Commission to expand its driverless service in Los Angeles.

Waymo, Alphabet Inc's autonomous driving unit, said on Friday it had applied to the California Public Utilities Commission to expand its driverless service in Los Angeles. A license would allow Waymo, which operates extensively in San Francisco, to fully operate its fleet in Los Angeles, California's largest city, where it is now testing rides, allowing new rides only by invitation.

Houthi attacks on ships in the southern Red Sea or Gulf of Aden, which continue to occur almost daily. The Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, claim their actions in the Red Sea corridor are in response to Israel's offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The Gaza conflict, now in its fourth month, stands as one of the deadliest and most destructive military campaigns in recent history.

Budget 2024 Expectations: Here's what CareEdge predicts for India's economy The government is aiming to narrow the fiscal deficit to 4.50% of GDP by the end of the 2025-26 fiscal year (FY) from 5.90% in the current year to end-March 2024. The January 10-19 Reuters poll of 41 economists showed the Feb.

southern Gaza Strip threatened the few healthcare facilities still open, Reuters reported. The Red Crescent said displaced people were injured due to intense gunfire from the Israeli drones targeting citizens at Al-Amal Hospital as well as the rescue agency's base. In the same city, Israeli tanks were also approaching Gaza's biggest remaining functioning hospital, Nasser, where people reported hearing hellfire from the west.

James Gorman, saw a 17 percent rise in his compensation for the year 2023, reaching $37 million compared to $31.5 million in 2022, as per a filing by the bank on January 19, Reuters reported. Gorman's earnings mark the highest compensation disclosed for a major United States bank chief this year. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, received $36 million for the year 2023.

dollar advanced on Friday and was poised for a weekly gain, as recent economic data and comments from Federal Reserve officials have cooled expectations of rapid cuts in interest rates. Economic data showed the University of Michigan's preliminary reading on the overall index of consumer sentiment came in at 78.8 this month, the highest reading since July 2021, compared with 69.7 in December and the 70.0 estimate of economists polled by Reuters. «The doom and gloom crew is very vocal, especially among politicians,» said Brian Jacobsen, chief economist at Annex Wealth Management in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. «Yet, businesses and individuals have been quietly plugging away, trying to make the best of their situations.

ALSO READ: ‘Don't have any private conversations..,’ US on Pakistan consulting before retaliatory strikes on Iran "Understanding the close brotherly relations between Pakistan and Iran, the Foriegn Minister expressed Pakistan's desire to work with Iran based on spirit of mutual trust and cooperation. The Foreign Minister stressed that respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignity must underpin this cooperation," the statement said.

(Reuters) -OpenAI CEO Sam Altman plans to use the billions of dollars he is trying to raise for a chip venture for setting up a network of factories that will manufacture semiconductors, Bloomberg News reported, citing several people with knowledge of the plans.

Greenwood Capital President and CIO Walter Todd joined ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss the state of the U.S. economy and mortgage rates as housing inflation continues to rise. 

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(Reuters) — China has instructed heavily indebted local governments to delay or halt some state-funded infrastructure projects, three people with knowledge of the situation said, as Beijing struggles to contain debt risks even as it tries to stimulate the economy.

(Reuters) -An Atlas Air (NASDAQ:AAWW) Boeing (NYSE:BA) cargo plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Miami International Airport after experiencing an engine malfunction shortly after departure.

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India-Canada Row: India’s High Commissioner to Ottawa Sanjay Kumar Verma has said that Delhi could assist in investigating the links to gangs operating in Canada, and conducting extortion targeting Indo-Canadians. However, the envoy set a ride – “if there is a formal request from Ottawa along with evidence".

Maggioncalda highlighted the significance of generative AI, emphasizing its broad impact on people and industries. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he stated, "I'd say the real hotspot is generative AI because it affects so many people." Despite initial concerns among investors that generative AI applications might replace ed-tech firms, the opposite appears to be true. Instead, the technology has spurred increased interest in upskilling, proving advantageous for companies like Coursera.