Chinese court ruling sparks debate on AI technology
In the first ruling of its kind in China, the court said the picture, generated by the text-to-image software Stable Diffusion, was an artwork under copyright protection because…
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Don’t the poor have a right to privacy?
The rights of the poor are frequently undermined with the promise of techno-solutionism, an idea that the "right" technologies can solve society's problems.
More money to boost childbirths? Ask babies, not politicians
We should first ask ourselves what would make the nation a better and happier place to raise children before splashing yet more money to the current and future parents.
Hong Kong begins public consultation on national security legislation
Chief Executive John Lee said that enacting Article 23 legislation is a constitutional duty of the Hong Kong SAR, which has remained unfulfilled since the city’s return to the…
Korea’s Cabinet passes motion to reconsider Itaewon bill
The legislation calls for establishing a special investigation committee to reexamine the causes of the deadly crowd crush that claimed 159 lives in Itaewon during Halloween…
Bersatu to amend party constitution to rein in errant MPs
The amendment decision comes after the sixth MP from the party pledged support for the unity government without triggering a by-election.
Seoul suspends ‘lowest-performing’ worker, 1st case for civil servant
According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the first employee to receive a suspension for low performance did so due reportedly to dumping work on others, using profanity and…
PM Srettha queries accuracy of poll saying Thais okay with cancellation of digital wallet
Recently, a survey showed that 68.85% of the respondents said they would not be angry if the government cancelled the digital wallet scheme.
Most Thais believe country in economic crisis that needs urgent attention: Poll
The survey showed that 63.51% of respondents think the economic crisis needs immediate attention, 20.15% believe it requires attention, but not urgently, 10.08% feel they are…
Imported cars rotting in Cagayan freeport
There was no final inventory yet on the number and the estimated value of the vehicles, all of which were right-hand drive, but the luxury vehicles were estimated to be valued…