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AI Chatbots Get Nearly 1 in 3 Voting Questions Wrong — And the Errors Climb Higher in Spanish

AI chatbots get almost 1 in 3 voting questions wrong, a new study finds — and the error rate climbs higher when the same questions are asked in Spanish.

Latin Times · Sep 12

EPFO claim delays, expert & IT staff shortage flagged by officers’ body; seeks govt intervention

EPFO officers have raised concerns over the backlog of auto claims that have been pending for over twenty days. The newly introduced IT system, CITES, has encountered significant implementation delays. Since 2008, staffing levels have remained stagnant, adversely affecting service quality. Officers are calling for reforms in both the Employees…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Planning to study in Ireland? Here's how to apply for a long-term student visa

Students planning to study in Ireland for over 90 days need a long-term visa. Applications open three months before travel and must be made from home. The process involves online forms, fee payment, and submitting documents like acceptance letters and proof of funds. Visa approval is not guaranteed entry. Extensions…

The Economic Times · Jun 2

Singapore Detains Teenage Boy Allegedly Planning To Kill Muslims

A Singaporean teenager allegedly planning to kill dozens of Muslims outside several mosques has been detained, the city-state's Internal Security Department said on Wednesday.

International Business Times · Apr 2, 2025

Sexist attacks on women surge on social media after Donald Trump's election win

Calls for women to ‘get back to the kitchen’ and the phrase ‘your body my choice’ have spiked online, along with reports of offline misogyny

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2024

Surge In Sexist Attacks On Women On Social Media

Analysis by ISD shows a surge in online harassment targeting women post-Trump's reelection, with misogynistic rhetoric spreading on social media.

Top News · Nov 11, 2024

Online Abuse Of Women Surges In Wake Of Trump Win: Study

'Your body, my choice' and calls to repeal women's right to vote soar on social media

International Business Times · Nov 10, 2024

Russia spread hurricane misinformation

The misinformation lead to chaos in some affected areas, as well as threats against local officials

Salon · Oct 25, 2024

Teenagers as young as 13 under suspicion for UK far-right terrorism

Experts blame ‘hateful soup’ of social media content as MI5 boss points to threefold increase in under-18s being investigated

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2024

Neo-Nazi terrorist group using Steve Bannon account to radicalize people

Exclusive: Group is covertly seeding violent propaganda on to mainstream social media channels, report finds

The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2024