Author: Lynda Austin

Researchers suggest that Whisper, OpenAI’s transcription software, is facing problems related to hallucinations, according to a recent study.

A recent story by the Associated Press has raised alarm bells among software engineers, developers, and academic researchers regarding the accuracy of transcriptions produced by OpenAI’s Whisper. There has been ongoing debate about the propensity of generative AI to “hallucinate” or create false information. It is somewhat unexpected to find […]

Enthusiasts of a prominent far-right personality in Britain gather, as anti-racism protestors stage a counter-demonstration.

On Saturday, enthusiasts of Tommy Robinson, who established the right-wing organization English Defence League, carried out a demonstration in London. The march was themed ‘Uniting the Kingdom’. These events are especially noteworthy for those considering investment in the region or those who have a keen interest in the sociopolitical atmosphere […]

Initiation of Poppy Drives Begins in Calgary

The Royal Canadian Legion Centennial Calgary Branch 285 is set to launch its annual poppy campaign, with hopes of raising hefty donations in support of Canada’s veterans. This year, the legion is focused on providing aid to returning soldiers grappling with PTSD, among other challenges. On a recent Saturday, the […]

Reuters reports that Brazilian meat processing companies have been penalized $64 million for purchasing cattle from deforested areas in the Amazon.

Brazil’s environmental protection agency, IBAMA, has slapped a hefty fine of 365 million reais ($64 million) on several cattle ranches and meat processing firms, including the globally recognized JBS SA, for their involvement in illegal deforestation activities in the Amazon. The fines are a result of these entities raising or […]