What to know about OpenAI’s new AI video generator

A new artificial intelligence-driven video generator launched on Monday and due to high demand, it is temporarily unavailable to new users. On Monday, OpenAI, parent company of software like ChatGPT and photo generator DALL-E, launched Sora, an artificial intelligence video generator. The software allows users to create “realistic videos” from text, photos and other videos….

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Deepening Taiwan-Thailand Tourism Cooperation to Expand Business Opportunities

2024 Taiwan-Thailand Tourism Talent Exchange Program Aims for Upgrade of Sustainable Tourism TAIPEI, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Taiwan and Thailand’s tourism industries are committed to sustainable tourism development cooperation. The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) held the first “Taiwan-Thailand Tourism Talent Exchange Program” from December 2 to 8, 2024,…

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Business Leaders Urge Newsom to Restore R&D Tax Credit – Advocacy

The California Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of business leaders are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to consider restoring California’s Research and Development (R&D) tax credit as he prepares for his January budget proposal. Along with the CalChamber, the coalition includes the California Manufacturers & Technology Association, California Life Sciences, TechNet, Los Angeles County Economic…

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The rise and fall and rise again of Bitcoin

Donald Trump was once a crypto sceptic. Now his re-election has sent the volatile price of Bitcoin sky-high. These days, he’s known as 37244-510. Not quite as catchy as SBF, the three-letter acronym mentioned in hushed tones back when he was revered as the richest man in the crypto sphere. Sam Bankman-Fried once was the…

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Crowds boo President Macron in Mayotte

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to a booing crowd in Mayotte, while touring the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido. “I had nothing to do with the cyclone,” Macron said. “You can blame me, but it wasn’t me.” The territory, located north of Madagascar, is the poorest part of France. It suffers from extensive social and…

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FT Weekend’s Life & Arts quiz of the year

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Some content could not load. Check your internet connection or browser settings. Photographs: Alamy, Getty Images, AP Images, Kemka Ajoku, Spencer DeLorenzo and Reuters https://www.ft.com/__origami/service/image/v2/images/raw/https%3A%2F%2Fd1e00ek4ebabms.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F03609b45-b16e-44d7-b332-e7a8a9799c96.jpg?source=next-article&fit=scale-down&quality=highest&width=700&dpr=1 2024-12-21 05:00:19

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