OpenAI Unveils Photorealistic Text To Video

   OpenAI (creators of ChatGPT) introduced Sora, an AI system capable of turning text into videos that look real.

   Sora allows for videos up to a minute long. It's capable of producing videos with intricate scenes, dynamic camera movements, and characters that exhibit a wide range of emotions.

   The development includes working alongside red teamers to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with this technology, ensuring it's used responsibly.

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Recession Hits the UK

   The UK economy has fallen into a recession, posing a significant challenge for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as elections approach.

   In the final quarter of 2023, the economy shrank by 0.3%, following a 0.1% contraction in the previous quarter, signaling a recession.

   The British pound weakened against major currencies, and investors are now betting on the Bank of England to cut interest rates soon.

   The UK joins Japan in the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies to enter a recession, though it is expected to be brief and mild by historical comparison.

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Russia's Space Weapons

   The White House recently shared news that Russia has developed an anti-satellite weapon. Although this weapon isn't operational yet, it represents a significant threat.

   In response, Russia accused the U.S. of using this claim to push for more aid to Ukraine.

   Meanwhile, the Pentagon aims to populate low-Earth orbit with hundreds of smaller, cost-effective satellites. Making it harder for adversaries to compromise U.S. satellite networks.

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Double Agent Diplomacy

   Manuel Rocha, a former U.S. diplomat, was arrested in 2023, accused of being Cuba's secret agent for many years, despite numerous warnings.

   The CIA was tipped off about Rocha's potential double life as early as 2006, linking him to intelligence from 1987 about a U.S. turncoat known as Castro's "super mole."

Throughout his career, Rocha held prestigious positions, including U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia, where he was involved in a controversial intervention in the local presidential elections in 2006.

Rocha's arrest has ignited a scramble within the FBI and State Department to assess the damage his espionage might have caused.

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