The future of AI: The 5 possible scenarios, from utopia to extinction

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IF YOU ask the AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT what the rise of artificial intelligence means for humanity’s future, it proffers a measured response, concluding that “the future of humanity with AI is not predetermined, and its impact will depend on how AI is developed, regulated, and integrated into various aspects of society”. Sensible stuff but, let’s … Read more

The ultimate guide to stacking the dishwasher

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FORKS up, knives down and be sure to pre-rinse. Or was it bowls down, knives up? And why do I need to rinse? Isn’t that what the dishwasher is for? Deep mystery of the universe it is not, yet proper use of the dishwasher is an endless cause of domestic turmoil. We all have our … Read more