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An Addiction to Euphemism Is Corrupting Journalism — and Our Language
There are special-interest groups that move from newsroom to newsroom, offering style ‘tips’ to enforce favorable coverage of their pet…
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Gertrude Stein’s Love Language
Stein’s authority as an arbiter was bolstered by an ambiguously gendered seduction. Genius, she believed, was a masculine trait, and she…
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Lost in translation - How Africa is trying to close the AI language gap
Although Africa is home to a huge proportion of the world's languages – well over a quarter according to some estimates - many are missing…
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Singapore’s AI large language model Sea-Lion to offer more features as more firms use it in S-E Asia
Singapore’s home-grown large language model (LLM), Sea-Lion, is steadily gaining traction, with some 235,000 downloads so far, bolstered…
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In U.S. retreat from global media, Arab language network is latest casualty
AMMAN, Jordan — The message was contrite but direct. “I’m heartbroken. If you’re receiving this letter, I’m letting you go — effective…
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Key signs your dog is trying to communicate with you, according to experts
An animal behaviorist has revealed the lesser-known ways to tell if your dog is trying to communicate with you. Many dog owners will…
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<i>Now</i> the AP Cares About Clarity in Language
And all it took was a fight with a Republican White House. Source link
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The Uneven Cross-Cultural Comedy of “Paddington in Peru” and “Universal Language”
Not every filmmaker is a cinephile, but, among those who are, that passion can manifest itself in unexpected ways. The driving pleasure of…
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Trump family channels American royalty: Body language experts' verdicts
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Jan. 20, 2025, marking his return to the White House after a…
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Your Boss's Body Language Could Be Killing Your Career
Ever feel like your boss’s body language is speaking a different language? It can be a real game-changer in the workplace. Understanding…
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Larger language models are not necessarily better as companies seek returns on AI investments
Small language models – streamlined versions of larger ones – are expected to gain popularity LARGE language models (LLMs) – artificial…
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Donald Trump vows to rename tallest mountain in United States
What's New President-elect Donald Trump vowed on Sunday to rename the tallest mountain peak in the United States, the "Denali" back to its…
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The Year in Brain Rot
Even as late as November, across the sports fields of our little New England town, you could still hear the call, as if from sparrows…
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Chinese tech executives discuss how AI large language models can shape businesses
Chinese tech executives - including those from Alibaba Group Holding and generative artificial intelligence start-up Zhipu AI - discussed…
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South Africa MP suspended for racist language
A South African lawmaker has been suspended by his party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), after a series of old clips resurfaced online of…
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Ukraine raises the status of English language
The Ukrainian parliament has passed a new law to strengthen the status of the English language in the Eastern European country. In future,…