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Global Commission on Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking to lead international battle to end forced labour

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One said the device was like having a salesman in the room and disposed of it.

Expert Comment: How consumers are navigating the Amazon/Alexa data dilemma

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those looking to study IT or working as an IT professional may find brushing up on AI-related skills is probably the way to go if they are looking to specialise further. However, it is also important not to forget to build the soft skills

Expert Comment: AI demand is booming for the right skills and for the technology ‘glue-guys’

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The Radcliffe Camera

Oxford research on poverty, unemployment, terrorism and global kleptocracy celebrated for real-world impacts

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while computers might eventually be able to do most tasks, humans would continue to hold the comparative advantage in three key domains: creativity, complex social interactions, and interaction with unstructured environments (such as your home).

Expert Comment: Jobs will be automated, but not because of the latest Generative AI

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Solar and wind can provide more energy than British forecasts

Wind and solar power could significantly exceed Britain’s energy needs

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Generative AI is expected to represent a step forward from ongoing AI/automation initiatives

Generative AI could transform work; boosting productivity and democratising innovation

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• 17% of the overall electorate comprise this ‘Family Fortunes Voters’ group - a quarter of over 40s and 19% of over 60s

Older 'Family Fortunes Voters' influenced by financial struggles of younger relatives

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When it gets too hot to work, people lose income, which means households may struggle to afford to buy food. This is experienced more in countries with vulnerable and informal work patterns – especially agriculture

Heat can cause rapid food insecurity in days, says Oxford research

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The Oxford study used well-being data from nearly a million people across 72 countries over 12 years and harnessed actual individual usage data from millions of Facebook users worldwide to investigate the impact of Facebook on well-being.

No evidence linking Facebook adoption and negative well-being

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