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Can artificial intelligence write a decent film script? Swiss filmmaker Peter Luisi wanted to find this out and turned his AI-generated script into a film with real actors. In doing so, he wanted to spark debate about the use of AI in the film industry. Now, he's found his film being kicked out of a London cinema where it had been due to be screened in late June. The Prince Charles Cinema in Soho got cold feet the film's promotion was met with much criticism on social media. "It's a shame," Luisi told dpa. "I don't think bowing to these comments is the right way to go. But I respect this." Wha...
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Can artificial intelligence write a decent film script? Swiss filmmaker Peter Luisi wanted to find this out and turned his AI-generated script into a film with real actors. In doing so, he wanted to spark debate about the use of AI in the film industry. Now, he's found his film being kicked out of a London cinema where it had been due to be screened in late June. The Prince Charles Cinema in Soho got cold feet the film's promotion was met with much criticism on social media. "It's a shame," Luisi told dpa. "I don't think bowing to these comments is the right way to go. But I respect this." Wha...
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It can be the sound of a mosquito buzzing around your ear, something clattering in the boot of your car while you're driving, or the loud creaking of a door - and it's making you annoyed, stressed and maybe even angry. Why? There are various possible reasons that a common sound gets on your nerves. Sometimes it's simply the pitch, because high-pitched sounds seem louder to us than low-pitched ones, says Eberhard Schmidt of Germany's Federal Guild of Hearing Aid Professionals (biha). "Consequently, shrill, screechy sounds in a high-frequency range are often perceived as unpleasant," he remarks:...
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It can be the sound of a mosquito buzzing around your ear, something clattering in the boot of your car while you're driving, or the loud creaking of a door - and it's making you annoyed, stressed and maybe even angry. Why? There are various possible reasons that a common sound gets on your nerves. Sometimes it's simply the pitch, because high-pitched sounds seem louder to us than low-pitched ones, says Eberhard Schmidt of Germany's Federal Guild of Hearing Aid Professionals (biha). "Consequently, shrill, screechy sounds in a high-frequency range are often perceived as unpleasant," he remarks:...
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A friendly taxi driver or an attentive waiter: In many countries, good service is rewarded with a tip. However, some countries have different rules and customs. Here are six things to look out for when tipping while on holiday. 1. Percentages: In much of Europe, 5-10% of the bill is considered an appropriate tip. You'll need dig a little deeper into your pockets in the US or Canada, where 15-20% is expected since staff rely more heavily on tips. Just watch out: Sometimes a service charge is already included in the bill. 2. Cash vs card: If you want to make sure the money goes directly to the w...
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A friendly taxi driver or an attentive waiter: In many countries, good service is rewarded with a tip. However, some countries have different rules and customs. Here are six things to look out for when tipping while on holiday. 1. Percentages: In much of Europe, 5-10% of the bill is considered an appropriate tip. You'll need dig a little deeper into your pockets in the US or Canada, where 15-20% is expected since staff rely more heavily on tips. Just watch out: Sometimes a service charge is already included in the bill. 2. Cash vs card: If you want to make sure the money goes directly to the w...
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"Join this group and invite all your friends," is a message that children and young people are increasingly seeing on WhatsApp when joining new groups. These can be hubs for illegal content and can be dangerous, says Kira Liebmann, a family coach in Germany advising parents on how they can protect children from threats online. What are these sprawling WhatsApp groups about, how do they work? Kira Liebmann: In WhatsApp groups, many people can exchange text messages, pictures and videos at the same time. These groups can include up to 1,024 members. They are very popular among schoolchildren who...
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"Join this group and invite all your friends," is a message that children and young people are increasingly seeing on WhatsApp when joining new groups. These can be hubs for illegal content and can be dangerous, says Kira Liebmann, a family coach in Germany advising parents on how they can protect children from threats online. What are these sprawling WhatsApp groups about, how do they work? Kira Liebmann: In WhatsApp groups, many people can exchange text messages, pictures and videos at the same time. These groups can include up to 1,024 members. They are very popular among schoolchildren who...
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Bugatti has put the Chiron out to grass, but instead of unveiling a new all-electric hypercar, the maker's latest model is a petrol-powered homage to mechanical precision. Tourbillon is the name of the outlandish V16 hybrid, a French word for the tiny mechanism in a watch escapement which ensures accuracy. The electric side comes from Croatian maker Rimac and is mated to a naturally aspirated V16 engine developed with Cosworth. The car will go on sale from 2026 in a production run of 250 units with prices starting at €4.5 million ($4.8 million), company boss Mate Rimac announced. He heads the ...
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Bugatti has put the Chiron out to grass, but instead of unveiling a new all-electric hypercar, the maker's latest model is a petrol-powered homage to mechanical precision. Tourbillon is the name of the outlandish V16 hybrid, a French word for the tiny mechanism in a watch escapement which ensures accuracy. The electric side comes from Croatian maker Rimac and is mated to a naturally aspirated V16 engine developed with Cosworth. The car will go on sale from 2026 in a production run of 250 units with prices starting at €4.5 million ($4.8 million), company boss Mate Rimac announced. He heads the ...
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