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Recent tech stories include Mali's use of AI to promote local languages in education, U.S. debates on federal versus state AI regulation, and a Seattle man's creation of an AI 'grandpa bot' to preserve family memories. Bitcoin ETFs drive crypto price swings, and the U.S. stock market sees volatility due to tech sector uncertainties. The U.S. also links steel tariff reductions to EU digital rule changes.

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Mali educational initiative using AI to teach local languages

Africanews · 8 days ago
Africanews
Africanews
8 days ago
  • Mali removed French as an official language in 2023, but it remains in schools
  • Authorities use AI to help students learn to read and write in local languages 8s
  • Robots Mali produced over 100 illustrated stories in Bambara 38s
  • AI tools like ChatGPT and Leonardo are used for writing and illustrating 1m 10s
  • The initiative aims to reduce colonial influence and address book shortages 1m 27s

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Mali educational initiative using AI to teach local languages
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Africanews
8 days ago
Mali educational initiative using AI to teach local languages

Malian authorities hope artificial intelligence can help students learn to read and write in local languages spoken at home, using tools like ChatGPT and Leonardo for content creation.

Bitcoin ETFs drive crypto price swings as inflows fuel gains
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CNBC
9 days ago
Bitcoin ETFs drive crypto price swings as inflows fuel gains

Bitcoin prices rebound after a major drop, but the market remains unstable due to significant ETF outflows and cautious investor sentiment.

U.S. to cut steel tariffs only if EU agrees to soften digital rules
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Euronews
10 days ago
U.S. to cut steel tariffs only if EU agrees to soften digital rules

The U.S. offers to reduce steel and aluminium tariffs on the EU if Europeans agree to ease digital rule implementation, aiming for a more balanced trade relationship.

Washington man builds bot to help kids connect with late grandfather
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Fox News
11 days ago
Washington man builds bot to help kids connect with late grandfather

Dr. Mohammed Ahmed created 'grandpa bot' using AI to simulate conversations with his late father, allowing his children to interact with their grandfather through a machine learning model.

Lawmakers debate regulating the growth of AI
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Fox News
12 days ago
Lawmakers debate regulating the growth of AI

U.S. lawmakers are debating how to regulate artificial intelligence, with disagreement between federal and state authorities on the best approach and the scope of regulation.

Biggest single-day U.S. stock market swing since April
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CNBC
14 days ago
Biggest single-day U.S. stock market swing since April

The U.S. stock market experiences its largest single-day swing since April, driven by volatility in technology stocks and concerns about future profitability and economic signals.

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