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AI researcher Dr. Roman Yampolskiy warns that artificial general intelligence could automate nearly all jobs by 2027, driving unprecedented unemployment. Unlike past revolutions, few human roles would remain, limited to oversight, AI intermediaries, counseling, or niche human-made crafts. He predicts society may reach a technological singularity by 2045, where AI progress outpaces human comprehension, fundamentally challenging the relevance of human labor.
A 3,300-year-old Egyptian papyrus held by the British Museum has reignited debate over whether biblical references to giants reflect historical encounters or myth. The Anastasi I manuscript describes unusually tall Shosu people, drawing interest from faith-based researchers while historians urge caution, noting the texts likely satirical nature and the lack of archaeological evidence supporting the existence of ancient giants.
An Australian tour companys AI-generated article falsely promoted Weldborough Hot Springs in Tasmania, sending confused tourists to a town with no such attraction. Owner Scott Hennessy admitted the error, citing outsourced AI content and insufficient in-house resources. The incident highlights the growing risks of AI travel advice, where invented destinations and inaccuracies are increasingly misleading travellers worldwide.
Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk has publicly debunked claims linking him to Jeffrey Epsteins private island. The confusion arose from a third-party FBI tip and a photographer named Mark Epstein who captured Hawks 2006 Fiji wedding. Hawk clarified the timeline of his four marriages, confirmed he never visited Epsteins property, and called the online speculation nonsense, stressing the importance of verifiable facts.
Newly released Justice Department files show British socialite Annabelle Neilson exchanged emails with Jeffrey Epstein from 20102012, discussing arranging girls years after his conviction. While the documents dont prove criminal conduct, their timing and language have raised concern. Officials warn the vast Epstein release contains unverified material that must be read in context and reflects records gathered during federal investigations.