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Book by Labour’s Rachel Reeves ‘lifts sections from Wikipedia’

Publisher admits some passages should have been ‘rewritten and properly referenced’

The Independent UK

Let the community work it out: Throwback to early internet days could fix social media's crisis of legitimacy

In the 2018 documentary “The Cleaners,” a young man in Manila, Philippines, explains his work as a content moderator: “We see the pictures on the screen. You then go through the pictures and delete those that don’t meet the guidelines. The daily quota of pictures is 25,000.” As he speaks,…

The Conversation

Why is Elon Musk attacking Wikipedia? Because its very existence offends him

The X owner has no time for a democratic experiment dedicated to knowledge. He would rather yell puerile ‘jokes’ into the ether, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

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Before Wikipedia, there was the OED

Salon talks to Sarah Ogilvie, author of "The Dictionary People," about the "unsung heroes" who created the OED

Salon

Plan to 'retain and explain' controversial statues is flawed – why we should always question our monuments

The long-awaited government guidance on the official “retain and explain” policy suggests the UK’s contested statues and monuments be retained as long as additional context is provided. But given their controversial past, how do we go about that?

The Conversation

Machine learning: could ChatGPT become just another tool for Australia’s year 12 – like Wikipedia?

An International Baccalaureate student says she and her peers find the AI platform helpful for brainstorming – but that doesn’t mean safeguards aren’t needed

The Guardian - AU

Friday essay: Lessons in Chemistry – the real Prince Charming in this 'bad romance' is a good dog

If you were charmed by the Apple TV+ adaptation of Bonnie Garmus’s debut novel Lessons In Chemistry and want learn more about the book, the first thing you’ll discover is that it was a New York Times bestseller (for more than 58 weeks) and international hit, with a #BookTok following…

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Nobel prize in physics awarded for work unveiling the secrets of electrons

The 2023 Nobel prize in physics has been awarded to a trio of scientists for pioneering tools used to study the world of electrons.

The Conversation

‘Why are they not on Wikipedia?’: Dr Jess Wade’s mission for recognition for unsung scientists

Despite some advances, men still dominate science but one academic is working hard to get women and peers of colour the recognition they deserve

The Guardian - UK

Carlos: The Santana Journey review – profile of guitar hero very much in control

Santana comes across pretty well, if clearly in charge of his image, but Rudy Valdez’s film feels a bit like a Wikipedia entry with added pictures

The Guardian - UK

In future, we'll see fewer generic AI chatbots like ChatGPT and more specialised ones that are tailored to our needs

AI technology is developing rapidly. ChatGPT has become the fastest-growing online service in history. Google and Microsoft are integrating generative AI into their products. And world leaders are excitedly embracing AI as a tool for economic growth.

The Conversation

Wolff concedes Wikipedia comments about Verstappen "not the most intelligent"

Verstappen bagged his 10th consecutive grand prix victory last time out at Monza to surpass the nine-race win record jointly held by Red Bull predecessor Sebastian Vettel and Alberto Ascari.

Motorsport

Max Verstappen slaps down Toto Wolff: ‘Luckily he doesn’t work for Red Bull’

Max Verstappen has told Toto Wolff to focus on his own team after he called the Dutchman's record winning streak “completely irrelevant” and “for Wikipedia”.

Evening Standard

Verstappen reckons Wolff should appreciate F1 dominance after Wikipedia dig

The Dutchman claimed his 10th consecutive win at Monza to beat the F1 record for most successive victories, set jointly by Sebastian Vettel and Alberto Ascari.

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The Independent UK

James Blunt explains why he found being a judge on The X Factor ‘quite painful’

‘You’re Beautiful’ singer appeared as a judge on the show’s Australian version in 2015

Motorsport

Wolff: Verstappen F1 wins record “is for Wikipedia”

Verstappen’s Italian GP victory has broken the all-time record for most consecutive F1 wins, while Red Bull also set a new record for most team wins in a row with 15, and while delighted to make further grand prix racing history, the Dutch driver hadn't been focused on the feat.

The Independent UK

Who is Grant Shapps, the man taking over as Defence Secretary?

Mr Shapps is moving to the role from a stint as energy secretary.

The Independent UK

Europe's sweeping rules for tech giants are about to kick in. Here's how they work

Google, Facebook, TikTok and other Big Tech companies operating in Europe are facing one of the most far-reaching efforts to clean up what people encounter online

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James Blunt claims he changed his age on his Wikipedia page

The ‘You’re Beautiful’ singer also opened up about becoming ‘less selfish’ after the birth of his two children

The Conversation

Contested memory in Giorgia Meloni's Italy: how her far-right party is waging a subtle campaign to commemorate fascist figures

Since coming to power, Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni and her party Brothers of Italy have repeatedly raised the question of who and what is remembered in Italy. They have paid particular attention to how the experience of Italian fascism is told.

Salon

GOPer caught plagiarizing Wikipedia

Anthony Sabatini swiped large portions of his honors thesis and "largely fabricated" other parts, report says

Zenger

Microsoft Unveils Plans For Gamescom 2023 With Largest Xbox Booth Ever

Over 30 games showcased, including 'Starfield' and 'Forza'; Xbox FanFest makes a comeback

Tom’s Hardware

16 Teams Race to Validate Superconductor Breakthrough, Find Mixed Results

The race to validate exactly how much LK-99 will upend our lives is still ongoing, with at least 16 public teams pursuing replication as we speak. For now, it seems that the lanarkite and copper phosphide compound might be more of a high-temperature superconductor than an ambient-temperature one.

Zenger

Starbucks Earnings Report Expected With High Volatility In Options Market

Options traders anticipate a significant move in Starbucks stock following quarterly earnings release.

Zenger

BlackRock To Give Clients Voting Power Amid Criticism Over Political Investments

World's largest asset manager responds to ESG critics by allowing investors to vote proxies

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