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Oxford study shows AI no better than other methods for patients seeking medical advice

Conducted a randomised controlled trial to see if AI actually improves patient triage Asking AI about medical symptoms does not help patients make better decisions about their health than other methods, such as a standard internet search, according to a new study published in Nature Medicine. The authors said the study was important as people … Read more

Documentary ‘Melania’ hit by controversy

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Filmmaker, musician allege breach of agreement; demand their music be removed from it Paul Thomas Anderson and Radiohead musician Jonny Greenwood have formally asked for music from Phantom Thread to be removed from the controversial Melania documentary, arguing that its inclusion breaches a composer agreement. The request has added another layer of scrutiny to a … Read more

Tekken star Arslan Ash relocates to Japan as new competitive base

E-sports icon says Japan will be his new base as he targets more global titles, while still representing Pakistan A picture of Arsalan “Arslan Ash” Siddique. SOURCE: グローバルエージェンシー株式会社【公式】on X Pakistan’s e-sports icon Arslan Siddique, popularly known as Arslan Ash, has moved to Japan, saying he wants to compete at the “highest level” while continuing to … Read more

New Zealand mosque shooter showed anxiety, not depression, say former lawyers

Lawyers say Tarrant was fit to plead, contradicting his claims of mental distress at appeal hearing Brenton Tarrant, the gunman who shot and killed worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks, is seen during his sentencing at the High Court in Christchurch, New Zealand, August 24, 2020. PHOTO: REUTERS Former lawyers for the white supremacist who … Read more

Meta, Google stand trial over social media effects on children

Zuckerberg, Mosseri to testify as landmark case claims Instagram, YouTube were designed to addict young brains Meta co-founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg is scheduled to testify as the parent company of Facebook and Instagram stands trial in a civil suit. PHOTO: AFP A trial involving internet giants Meta and YouTube began Monday in a … Read more

‘No reopening Chinese energy debt’

[ ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Monday ruled out renegotiating over $15 billion in Chinese energy debt deals and said that Beijing should not be victimised for Pakistan’s own faults, taking a clear stance after multiple attempts by the finance and power ministries to reopen these contracts failed. “Pakistan should honour its commitments and … Read more

Music world mourns Ghana’s Ebo Taylor

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Legendary guitarist, composer played pivotal role in shaping modern popular music in West Africa ACCRA, GHANA: Tributes have been pouring in from across Ghana and the world since the death of Ghanaian highlife legend Ebo Taylor. A guitarist, composer and bandleader who died on Saturday, Taylor’s six-decade career played a key role in shaping modern … Read more

Gold prices in Pakistan Today

KARACHI: Gold prices extended their upward trend in both international and domestic markets, while silver rates remained unchanged on Tuesday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $15 per ounce, reaching $5,035. In the local market, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs1,500 to Rs526,262. Similarly, the price of … Read more