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[January 30th] Hanoi’s AI cameras now sharp enough to fine sidewalk violations

Hanoi police on Jan. 26 said more than 269 violations of urban order and environmental sanitation have already been fined after being detected by AI cameras, just over a week after the system began expanded operations. Nearly 580 additional cases were handled following reports from residents and organizations. From Jan. 14, police expanded the capabilities …

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[January 29th] Apple’s thinnest iPhone sees steep price cuts across markets

Apple’s iPhone Air has seen price cuts ranging from some US$200 to more than $350 across several markets just months after launch. In the U.K., Amazon has discounted the Air by £150 ($204), cutting the price to £849. Forbes noted that such large reductions are uncommon for iPhones on Amazon, where discounts typically range between £50 and …

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[January 28th] Tears at Tokyo zoo as Japan’s last pandas head back to China

Panda lovers in Tokyo said goodbye on Sunday to a hugely popular pair of the bears that are set to return to China, leaving Japan without the beloved animals for the first time in half a century. Loaned out as part of China’s “panda diplomacy” programme, the distinctive black-and-white animals have symbolised friendship between Beijing …

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[January 27th] One in five Singaporean seek personal advice from AI chatbots: study

One in five Singapore residents seek personal advice from AI chatbots, more than those who use them for career guidance, according to a new study by the Institute of Policy Studies. The study, Fraternity and the Social Fabric, released on Jan. 20, found that 64% of the 3,713 Singaporeans and permanent residents aged 21 and …

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