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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
The dust at this busy recycling plant is pervasive and the steady noise of hoppers and conveyor belts makes this a challenging environment to work in. The facility in Rainham, east London is owned by Sharp Group, a family-run skip and waste management firm. Along the conveyor belts runs everything you could imagine, from shoes, to old VHS cassettes and blocks of concrete. The team here processes up to 280,000 tonnes of mixed recycling every year with 24 agency workers on its rapid conveyor belts. This is a hazardous industry.
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Meta's Big Brother move: Mark Zuckerberg's firm starts tracking employees' mouse clicks and taking screenshots of their screens - as one worker calls it 'very dystopian'
What Gilgo Beach killer's wife REALLY knew: Prosecutor reveals chilling truth about life with monster husband... and the'interests' she couldn't ignore Texas bride airlifted back to US on emergency flight after suffering'life-threatening' illness on honeymoon in Japan I thought I'd quit my addiction to'tweakments' and Botox forever. Then, feeling particularly confident at a Dubai lunch, I asked a stranger to guess my age... The lie my husband told to stop me divorcing him is beyond unforgivable. Every woman must beware... otherwise you might never realize: DEAR JANE Elizabeth Smart stuns fans with new incredible bodybuilding photos: 'I refuse to be ashamed' Dark secrets Days of Our Lives star Patrick Muldoon took to his grave: He'tried to hide' truth for decades... now friends are all whispering the same thing after his shock death New'Hollywood dose' pill: A-listers hooked on'youth elixir' that dermatologists say is anti-aging, shrinks pores, smooths wrinkles... and even banishes rosacea Katie Holmes likes telling comment about ex Joshua Jackson who shot to fame with her on Dawson's Creek Trump threatens to'blow up the rest of' Iran and'its leaders' with new Strait of Hormuz ultimatum'Paranoid' Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump make major shakeup in the wake of golf legend's DUI scandal Death row inmate Chadwick Willacy who burned Florida mom alive during burglary is executed in front of victim's son What has Adam Levine done to his face? Meta's Big Brother move: Mark Zuckerberg's firm starts tracking employees' mouse clicks and taking screenshots of their screens - as one worker calls it'very dystopian' Meta has revealed plans to start tracking its employees' keystrokes and mouse clicks.
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Can you spot the fake? Take the test to see if you can distinguish between real and AI-generated VOICES
In the past, voice assistants like Siri or the one in your satnav used so-called'synthetic voices'. These require voice actors to spend hours in the recording studio, meticulously sampling all the different words and phrases that the assistant might need. Voice clones, on the other hand, have revolutionised how synthetic voices are created, by using AI to digitally recreate someone's speech patterns. These clones can be created with as little as a few seconds of recorded audio, even using clips from social media or snippets of conversation as the raw material. This has sparked concerns that criminals using AI could easily impersonate friends, family, or co-workers to manipulate their targets . According to the National Trading Standards, criminals are already using AI to clone people's voices and set up unauthorised direct debits over the phone. In the study, the researchers created voice clones of human participants using just 120 pre-recorded sentences. Participants listened to 80 unique sentences - 40 spoken by a real person and 40 spoken by an AI voice clone. The researchers compared human (top) AI-generated (bottom) voice recordings to see why this might be the case, but couldn't find any clear explanation Can you tell which voices are AI?
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ParamBoost: Gradient Boosted Piecewise Cubic Polynomials
Generalized Additive Models (GAMs) can be used to create non-linear glass-box (i.e. explicitly interpretable) models, where the predictive function is fully observable over the complete input space. However, glass-box interpretability itself does not allow for the incorporation of expert knowledge from the modeller. In this paper, we present ParamBoost, a novel GAM whose shape functions (i.e. mappings from individual input features to the output) are learnt using a Gradient Boosting algorithm that fits cubic polynomial functions at leaf nodes. ParamBoost incorporates several constraints commonly used in parametric analysis to ensure well-refined shape functions. These constraints include: (i) continuity of the shape functions and their derivatives (up to C2); (ii) monotonicity; (iii) convexity; (iv) feature interaction constraints; and (v) model specification constraints. Empirical results show that the unconstrained ParamBoost model consistently outperforms state-of-the-art GAMs across several real-world datasets. We further demonstrate that modellers can selectively impose required constraints at a modest trade-off in predictive performance, allowing the model to be fully tailored to application-specific interpretability and parametric-analysis requirements.
Ancient Bible story about fallen angels resurfaces as UFO disclosure reaches tipping point
Trump EXTENDS Iran ceasefire again as he backs off bombing threat amid chaos among'seriously fractured' Tehran leadership Anna Kepner's stepbrother skips court appearance as prosecutors fight to put him behind bars amid rape and murder charges New'Hollywood dose' pill: A-listers hooked on'youth elixir' that dermatologists say is anti-aging, shrinks pores, smooths wrinkles... and even banishes rosacea Truth about your Mounjaro injection site: Our expert doctors reveal exactly where you should inject yourself for the best results, what to do if your weight loss has slowed down... and the areas you should NEVER jab Driver who hit and killed jogger father-of-two sues victim's estate claiming incident left him with severe PTSD World Series winner and MLB great Garret Anderson's cause of death revealed after his sudden passing at 53 Sydney Sweeney's role is cut from The Devil Wears Prada 2 Alarm over popular new coffee chain invading the US... as experts warn of chilling secret behind its $1.99 brew Days after we got engaged, the love of my life told me he'd killed a man and buried him in a bog. I reported him to police... but then I made this irreversible mistake Ark of the Covenant's final resting place pinpointed by archaeologists as fresh search begins Wealthy realtor, 86, who'loved the finer things' disappeared into California desert after fight with daughter and grandson... then a livestreamer made horrific discovery at beauty spot Life-threatening cantaloupe recall in four states upgraded to FDA's highest risk level... 'reasonable probability of death' MORE: Death of Air Force whistleblower set to reveal UFO secrets declared'suspicious' One of the leading voices pushing for UFO disclosure has made a shocking connection between an ancient biblical text and the existence of alien life. Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna of Florida recently posted two cryptic messages on X, one telling people to'Read the book of Enoch' and the other displaying the 15th-century painting nicknamed the ' Madonna of the UFO.' It is the latest reference the chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee's hearings on UFOs has made to the Book of Enoch while speaking about extraterrestrials and alien spacecraft. The book is an ancient Jewish religious text, written in stages between 300 and 100 BC, attributed to the biblical figure Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah.
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Space scientists spot a 'sea slug'... can you see it?
Trump EXTENDS Iran ceasefire again as he backs off bombing threat amid chaos among'seriously fractured' Tehran leadership Anna Kepner's stepbrother skips court appearance as prosecutors fight to put him behind bars amid rape and murder charges New'Hollywood dose' pill: A-listers hooked on'youth elixir' that dermatologists say is anti-aging, shrinks pores, smooths wrinkles... and even banishes rosacea Truth about your Mounjaro injection site: Our expert doctors reveal exactly where you should inject yourself for the best results, what to do if your weight loss has slowed down... and the areas you should NEVER jab Driver who hit and killed jogger father-of-two sues victim's estate claiming incident left him with severe PTSD World Series winner and MLB great Garret Anderson's cause of death revealed after his sudden passing at 53 Sydney Sweeney's role is cut from The Devil Wears Prada 2 Alarm over popular new coffee chain invading the US... as experts warn of chilling secret behind its $1.99 brew Days after we got engaged, the love of my life told me he'd killed a man and buried him in a bog. I reported him to police... but then I made this irreversible mistake Ark of the Covenant's final resting place pinpointed by archaeologists as fresh search begins Wealthy realtor, 86, who'loved the finer things' disappeared into California desert after fight with daughter and grandson... then a livestreamer made horrific discovery at beauty spot Life-threatening cantaloupe recall in four states upgraded to FDA's highest risk level... 'reasonable probability of death' Space scientists spot a'sea slug'... can you see it? Space scientists have released a jaw-dropping image of a space'sea slug'. The stunning picture was taken by NASA's Hubble space telescope which is celebrating it's 36th birthday this week. Situated about 5,000 light-years from Earth, is a star-formation region called the Trifid Nebula which Hubble captured in all its cosmic wonder.
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Wave of US jets spotted nearing Middle East as theories swirl over next stage of Iran war
Driver who hit and killed jogger father-of-two sues victim's estate claiming incident left him with severe PTSD Sydney Sweeney's role is cut from The Devil Wears Prada 2 New'Hollywood dose' pill: A-listers hooked on'youth elixir' that dermatologists say is anti-aging, shrinks pores, smooths wrinkles... and even banishes rosacea Alarm over popular new coffee chain invading the US... as experts warn of chilling secret behind its $1.99 brew Ark of the Covenant's final resting place pinpointed by archaeologists as fresh search begins Truth about your Mounjaro injection site: Our expert doctors reveal exactly where you should inject yourself for the best results, what to do if your weight loss has slowed down... and the areas you should NEVER jab America's scariest hospital where patient and multiple staffers have been attacked in weeks since pepper spray and batons were banned Jordon Hudson extends her control over Bill Belichick's empire with secret move that is set to leave his family and friends furious Beloved Republican mayor of small Great Plains town could be deported over'mistake' he insists was an innocent one Humiliating moment runner celebrates winning marathon... only to be pipped at the line by rival in brutal finish Life-threatening cantaloupe recall in four states upgraded to FDA's highest risk level... 'reasonable probability of death' A parade of US Air Force jets has been detected flying near the Middle East on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump's ceasefire with Iran hangs in the balance. Flight tracking websites show at least five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft moving toward Saudi Arabia after leaving a key Nato installation in Germany . Trump announced a 14-day ceasefire with Iran on April 7, with the pause in hostilities expected to expire on Wednesday evening, April 22 . On Tuesday, Trump signaled that US forces are prepared to resume military operations if negotiations fail to produce an agreement. Trump told reporters the military is'raring to go,' adding that he expects bombing could resume if no deal is reached before the deadline, while expressing confidence that talks could still result in what he described as a'great deal.'
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Court challenge over Met Police's use of live facial recognition thrown out
Court challenge over Met Police's use of live facial recognition thrown out Privacy campaigners have lost a High Court challenge aimed at limiting the Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition technology. Youth worker Shaun Thompson, and Silkie Carlo, director of campaign group Big Brother Watch, brought the claim over concerns that facial recognition could be used arbitrarily or in a discriminatory way. Scotland Yard defended the challenge, telling the court that the policy was lawful. The Met Police will continue to use the technology, with commissioner Sir Mark Rowley calling the ruling an important victory for public safety. One of the claimants, Thompson, was misidentified by live facial recognition technology (LFR).
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Insiders claim failed AI rollout could be to blame for Tim Cook's departure from Apple - as one says 'the AI era requires a different kind of leadership'
Ritzy Bay Area town torn apart after teacher's daughter, 16, was behind wheel when four friends died in high-speed crash... then she posted a TikTok video that poured fuel on the flames Two CIA officers killed in Mexico when their car skidded off ravine and exploded after meeting about bust of'largest ever drug lab' Nancy Guthrie sheriff's appalling past revealed: Beat handcuffed suspect so badly he needed intensive care, used VILE language about woman and lied in sworn statement Trump confronts Xi as US forces seize Chinese ship carrying mysterious'gift' to Iran New'Hollywood dose' pill: A-listers hooked on'youth elixir' that dermatologists say is anti-ageing, shrinks pores, smooths wrinkles... and even banishes rosacea Days after we got engaged, the love of my life told me he'd killed a man and buried him in a bog. I reported him to police... but then I made this irreversible mistake Ark of the Covenant's final resting place pinpointed by archaeologists as fresh search begins Fury as murderer marries pen pal behind bars... as teenage victim's mom says: 'I'm serving a life sentence without my son' Insiders claim failed AI rollout could be to blame for Tim Cook's departure from Apple - as one says'the AI era requires a different kind of leadership' Life-threatening cantaloupe recall in four states upgraded to FDA's highest risk level... 'reasonable probability of death' AMANDA PLATELL: Why Sarah Ferguson - with the ghost of Princess Diana at her side - is ready to sensationally blow up the Royal Family. She knows ALL their secrets... Team USA Olympics star Noah Lyles slammed for'horrible' reaction to his wife's wedding dress reveal In honour of the Queen's (purple!) reign: Kate mirrors late monarch's colourful wardrobe and wears her pearl earrings and necklace US troops board second tanker as Iran is accused of breaking ceasefire'numerous times' How to lose weight when perimenopause sabotages your metabolism: I'm a trainer but when I hit 46, I piled on the pounds overnight. The new'posh' drug that's easier to order than Uber Eats - and why all my middle-class friends have ditched booze and cocaine for it: JANA HOCKING Autistic woman, 24, worked hard to build independent life for herself... now she's PARALYZED thanks to selfishness of stranger Insiders claim failed AI rollout could be to blame for Tim Cook's departure from Apple - as one says'the AI era requires a different kind of leadership' Industry insiders have revealed what they claim is the real reason for Tim Cook's departure from Apple . After 15 years in the top spot, the CEO will make way for John Ternus, the current head of hardware engineering, who has been at the company for 25 years.
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The most detailed 3D map of the universe EVER: Scientists unveil stunning 'CT scan' capturing 47 MILLION galaxies
Ritzy Bay Area town torn apart after teacher's daughter, 16, was behind wheel when four friends died in high-speed crash... then she posted a TikTok video that poured fuel on the flames Two CIA officers killed in Mexico when their car skidded off ravine and exploded after meeting about bust of'largest ever drug lab' Nancy Guthrie sheriff's appalling past revealed: Beat handcuffed suspect so badly he needed intensive care, used VILE language about woman and lied in sworn statement Trump confronts Xi as US forces seize Chinese ship carrying mysterious'gift' to Iran New'Hollywood dose' pill: A-listers hooked on'youth elixir' that dermatologists say is anti-ageing, shrinks pores, smooths wrinkles... and even banishes rosacea Days after we got engaged, the love of my life told me he'd killed a man and buried him in a bog. I reported him to police... but then I made this irreversible mistake Life-threatening cantaloupe recall in four states upgraded to FDA's highest risk level... 'reasonable probability of death' Fury as murderer marries pen pal behind bars... as teenage victim's mom says: 'I'm serving a life sentence without my son' Insiders claim failed AI rollout could be to blame for Tim Cook's departure from Apple - as one says'the AI era requires a different kind of leadership' Ark of the Covenant's final resting place pinpointed by archaeologists as fresh search begins AMANDA PLATELL: Why Sarah Ferguson - with the ghost of Princess Diana at her side - is ready to sensationally blow up the Royal Family. She knows ALL their secrets... Team USA Olympics star Noah Lyles slammed for'horrible' reaction to his wife's wedding dress reveal In honour of the Queen's (purple!) reign: Kate mirrors late monarch's colourful wardrobe and wears her pearl earrings and necklace US troops board second tanker as Iran is accused of breaking ceasefire'numerous times' How to lose weight when perimenopause sabotages your metabolism: I'm a trainer but when I hit 46, I piled on the pounds overnight. The new'posh' drug that's easier to order than Uber Eats - and why all my middle-class friends have ditched booze and cocaine for it: JANA HOCKING Autistic woman, 24, worked hard to build independent life for herself... now she's PARALYZED thanks to selfishness of stranger Even Cameron Diaz admits she's a dirty mess. I'll get hate for saying it, but we're all thinking the same thing about THAT wrinkled forehead: CAROLINE BULLOCK The most detailed 3D map of the universe EVER: Scientists unveil stunning'CT scan' capturing 47 MILLION galaxies READ MORE: The universe is expanding'too fast' and scientists don't know why The largest and most detailed 3D map of the universe ever created has been unveiled, bringing an end to a five-year-long scientific marathon.
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