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Google CEO Admits AI Model ‘Biased’
Google Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai acknowledged that the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini, generated biased content, including images depicting historical figures from diverse ethnicities and genders. This comes as he addressed the issues in an internal memo, stating that such outputs are “unacceptable” and that the company is actively working on improvements. “I […].....»»
Over 70 Santo Niños, including Philippines oldest, on exhibit for Feast of Santo Niño
The exhibit features more than 70 images of the child Jesus from devotees around the country......»»
PH Inflation Sees Huge Dip in January 2024 Now at 2.8%
The country’s headline inflation has taken a significant dip, currently standing at 2.8%, according to the latest report from the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) released on February 6, 2024. According to PSA, this marks the lowest rate recorded since October 2020, showing a considerable drop from December 2023’s 3.9 percent and a noteworthy decrease from […].....»»
Delivery drivers urge Mayor Baste for business permit exemption
Title: Delivery Drivers Seek Exemption from Business Permit Requirement A group of delivery drivers in Davao is urging Mayor Sebastian Duterte to exempt them from the mandatory business permits. The drivers, including those from various delivery apps such as Grab and FoodPanda, are concerned about the financial burden imposed by the business permits, which range from P2,000 to P6,000. They argue that this requirement is unique to Davao City among all cities and provinces in the Philippines. Grab rider Rolando Atico emphasized the need for solidarity among all delivery drivers, regardless of the app they work for. He urged fellow drivers to support each other, as the financial impact may extend beyond just Grab and FoodPanda. Atico also requested Mayor Duterte to reconsider the requirement and reinstate the previous occupational permit, which only cost P125. The group is facing a 30-day deadline to obtain the business permits, and they are citing financial constraints as a reason for their request for an extension. Failure to comply could result in their removal from the delivery platforms, jeopardizing their livelihoods. Additionally, they are advocating for changes to Davao City's Revenue Code, proposing a model similar to Cebu City, where only an occupational permit is required. The drivers are also calling for an inquiry into the lack of transparency and unilateral actions of food delivery companies, particularly concerning rider capitalization and financial concerns. They believe that a thorough investigation will help ensure fairness and equity in their financial obligations and working relationship with the delivery companies. Maribel Paguican, the Business Bureau officer-in-charge, stated that non-certified delivery riders categorized as service contractors must obtain a business permit. She mentioned two permits for occupational and business activities, with a discounted structure for delivery riders. However, concerns have been raised about increased taxes, potentially ranging from P3,000 to P6,000, along with an additional tax on top of the declared income of P1,400. The delivery drivers' plea for exemption from the business permit requirement reflects their concerns about the financial impact and the potential threat to their livelihoods. Their call for solidarity and support from fellow drivers highlights the urgency of the situation. This story sheds light on the challenges faced by delivery drivers in Davao and the implications of the business permit requirement on their financial well-being. It also underscores their efforts to seek fairness and equity in their working relationship with the authorities and delivery companies......»»
Phoenix lacks the retained earnings to pay PNX4 and PNX3B divs
The PSE sought an update from Dennis Uy’s Phoenix Petroleum on the non-payment of dividends to shareholders of its PNX4 preferred shares and PNX3B preferred shares......»»
REDC anchor investor buys secondary share stake
This transaction highlights the important differences between primary (new) and secondary (pre-owned) shares. In this case, had TOKAI purchased the stake in primary shares from REDC......»»
Century Properties eyes P4 billion from pref shares issue
Century Properties Group Inc. has set the preliminary terms for its planned preferred shares issuance, in which the company intends to raise as much as P4 billion......»»
9 dead, 50 missing in Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years
TAIPEI — Taiwan’s biggest earthquake in at least 25 years killed nine people on Wednesday, injuring more than 800, while 50 went missing en route to a national park, authorities said, as rescuers used ladders to bring others to safety. Television broadcast images of buildings tilted at precarious angles in the mountainous, sparsely populated eastern.....»»
KateGate: Internet users dispute new public sighting of Catherine, Princess of Wales
New images of Catherine, Princess of Wales being out in public emerged in British media, however, users on the Internet aren't entirely convinced......»»
New York police seek 3 men for deadly shooting after subway brawl
Police release security camera images of two of the three suspects, whom they describe as men in their 20s wearing ski masks who fled the scene on foot.....»»
X lifts ban on Taylor Swift searches after spread of fake explicit images
The search has been reactivated and X 'will continue to be vigilant for any attempt to spread this content and will remove it if we find it,' Joe Benarroch, head of business operations at X, says.....»»
FACT CHECK: Images of Eiffel Tower on fire are AI-generated
The Paris landmark has not been set ablaze. No reports have confirmed the supposed incident......»»
Fiesta Señor 2024 fluvial procession live updates
Cebu City, Philippines–Check out the latest updates on the Fluvial procession and solemn foot procession of the Fiesta Señor 2024 in Cebu City. MV Martin 8 is the galleon for fluvial procession 2024 The MV Martin 8 will be carrying the blessed images of Señor Sto. Niño, the our Lady of Guadalupe, and St. Joseph.....»»
Your phone’s light sensor can spy on you
MIT researchers discovered the dark side of smartphone light sensors; it can help hackers track your movements! Malicious individuals can use artificial intelligence models to reconstruct images of what’s happening in front of your screen. For example, a stranger could use your light sensor to determine whether your face or hand is in front of.....»»
Traslacion 2024: Thousands await as Sagrada Familia is paraded on the streets
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Thousands of faithful devotees gathered on the streets to witness the Translacion motorcade, during which the sacred images of Señor Sto. Niño and Our Lady of Guadalupe were transported to Mandaue City to be united with St. Joseph. After a Holy Mass at the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu,.....»»
Santo Niño Devotees
Raquel Pamocino, 37, is one of thousands of Santo Niño devotees who flock to the Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague in Davao City every January 15, to attend mass and have their images of the Santo Nino blessed. Photo taken Monday morning, 15 January 2024. MindaNews photo by CAROLYN O. ARGUILLAS.....»»
Devotees urged to buy Santo Niño clothed in red, not green
CEBU CITY, Philippines — When buying images of the Sto. Niño, priests here urge the public to buy the image clad in red robe, not the one in green. Fr. John Ion Miranda, one of the priests in the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, echoed this call in a news forum on Tuesday, Jan. 9......»»
WATCH: K-pop band The Rose invites Filipinos to watch Manila concert
K-pop band The Rose is just a few days away from mounting its "Dawn to Dusk Asia Tour" in Manila. .....»»
Liberian-flagged ship nasa kustodiya ng BOC
Bagamat walang kontrabandong natagpuan sa loob ng Liberian-flagged na M/V Ohshu Maru, inisyuhan pa rin ng Bureau of Customs (BOC) kamakalawa ng Warrant of Seizure and Detention (WSD) ang naturang cargo ship matapos na madiskubreng palutang-lutang sa Bohol Sea simula pa nakaraang linggo habang patungo sa port of Kinuura, Japan. The post Liberian-flagged ship nasa kustodiya ng BOC first appeared on Abante......»»
Bilang ng mga bumisita sa bansa ngayong Abril umabot ng 2-M, sey ng DOT
MAHIGIT dalawang milyon ang naitalang international visitors sa ating bansa para sa buwan ng Abril. Ayon sa Department of Tourism (DOT) noong April 25, karamihan diyan ay mga dayuhang turista na nasa 95 percent, habang nasa five percent ang mga kababayan nating OFWs. Ang bilang ngayong taon ay mas mataas nag 15.11 percent kumpara sa.....»»