Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has created a study group on artificial intelligence, the Vatican said Saturday, as he gears up to release his first encyclical that is expected to emphasize the need for an ethics-based approach to the technology…
From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts
NEW YORK (AP) — Layoffs have been piling up recently, especially in the tech world. And the words “artificial intelligence” are accompanying more and more notices about the cuts. That’s unnerving workers across sectors, with many fearing what the…
Meta launches WhatsApp ‘incognito’ mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats
LONDON (AP) — Meta Platforms said Wednesday it’s rolling out an “incognito” mode for WhatsApp users to have private conversations with its AI chatbot, a move intended to ease privacy concerns about sensitive information that users share in chats.…
Oil touches 2-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear power plant
SINGAPORE, May 18 (Reuters) - Oil prices extended gains on Monday as efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran appeared to have stalled, after a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates came under attack and as U.S. President Donald Trump…
South Korea says it will pursue all options to avoid Samsung strike
SEOUL, May 17 (Reuters) - South Korea will pursue all options, including emergency arbitration, to avoid a labour strike at the country's biggest employer Samsung Electronics, opens new tab and to minimise any damage if one does occur, its prime…
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship due to arrive at Rotterdam port as final destination
ROTTERDAM, May 18 (Reuters) - The hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius was due to dock in Rotterdam on Monday morning for disinfection, with Dutch authorities preparing quarantine arrangements for the 25 crew members and two medical staff…
Prison Visiting Committee Reinstated
The Minister with responsibility for Public Safety and Utilities which oversees His Majesty's Prison, Hon. Shaun D. Malcolm has reinstated the Prison Visiting Committee. Our Danae Dennie has more. Take a listen.…
Brianna Walcott Appointed Senior Programme Manager
The Office of the Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands is pleased to announce the appointment of Brianna Walcott as the Senior Programme Manager in the Department of Youth Affairs within the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and…
“The Singing Apple” Headlines Sold Out Event in West Palm Beach
Aleta Astwood, widely known as “The Singing Apple,” continues to elevate the profile of the Turks and Caicos Islands on the international stage after headlining a sold-out audience at the inaugural Restored Woman Experience: From Loss to Legacy…
PLP Secures Re-Election Victory in the Bahamas
Bahamian Prime Minister Hon. Philip 'Brave' Davis and his ruling Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) secured reelection Tuesday night in a sweeping election victory, making Davis the first Bahamian leader in nearly 30 years, since 1997, to win a second…