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British musicians release a silent album to protest plans to let AI use their work

British musicians release a silent album to protest plans to let AI use their work

LONDON (AP) — A new album called “Is This What We Want?” features a stellar list of more than 1,000 musicians — and the sound of silence.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists have finally given the all-clear to Earth from a newly discovered asteroid .
Apple shareholders not expected to scrap diversity programs despite broader backlash

Apple shareholders not expected to scrap diversity programs despite broader backlash

Apple shareholders are expected to reject an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into scrapping corporate programs designed to diversify its workforce.
'A wake-up call': Report urges agri-food export diversification amid tariff threat

'A wake-up call': Report urges agri-food export diversification amid tariff threat

TORONTO — The Canadian agriculture industry needs to expand its international exports to hold its own against U.S. tariffs and global competitors, according to a new report from RBC.
Apple shareholders not expected to scrap diversity programs despite broader backlash

Apple shareholders not expected to scrap diversity programs despite broader backlash

Apple shareholders are expected to reject an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into scrapping corporate programs designed to diversify its workforce.
Why Nvidia's earnings are important to the entire U.S. stock market

Why Nvidia's earnings are important to the entire U.S. stock market

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of Nvidia's artificial intelligence chip Blackwell will be top of mind when the company releases its latest financial results Wednesday, with analysts eyeing future demand amid a Chinese upstart's claim that it can train comp
Younger Canadians drive trust in AI-generated information, poll indicates

Younger Canadians drive trust in AI-generated information, poll indicates

OTTAWA — More than a quarter of Canadians — 28 per cent — consider artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT reliable sources of information, a new survey suggests.
What to know about air traffic control towers after a midair collision in Arizona prompts questions

What to know about air traffic control towers after a midair collision in Arizona prompts questions

Tens of thousands of planes take off, land and perform touch-and-goes at the Marana Regional Airport in southern Arizona every year. Without an air traffic control tower, it's a calculated dance that requires communication by pilots.
A swarm of small drones may help artificial reefs attract sea life

A swarm of small drones may help artificial reefs attract sea life

AYIA NAPA, Cyprus (AP) — A swarm of submersibles will be used to monitor and provide data on offshore artificial reefs that are intended to attract marine life in otherwise barren sections of sea, officials said Monday.
Santorini's earthquake swarm is declining gradually as thousands return to the Greek island

Santorini's earthquake swarm is declining gradually as thousands return to the Greek island

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — An earthquake swarm near the island of Santorini is gradually declining a month after it began, Greek scientists monitoring the phenomenon said Monday.