Uber Eats Starts Robot Deliveries In Tokyo
"Caution: robot!" Users cannot choose robot delivery, and if it is selected for them they can accept or decline the offer.
Diplomatic Push For Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Intensifies
International mediators and Hamas delegates were in Cairo on Tuesday for talks to try to secure a pause in the war in Gaza ahead of the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Microsoft Aims To Transform Modern Finance With AI-Powered Copilot
Microsoft is offering a public preview of its AI tool, Copilot for Finance. This AI tool helps financial professionals by analysing data in Excel for variances.
Germany Braces For Fresh Rail, Air Travel Strikes
Germany braced for more travel misery after unions on Monday called for renewed walkouts at Lufthansa and rail operator Deutsche Bahn, amid escalating rows over inflation-busting pay rises.
PornHub Chatbot Warns UK Users Against Searching Child Abuse Videos And Tells Them To Look For Help
After launching an AI chatbot trial in 2022, millions of people have been interrupted while searching for child abuse videos on Pornhub's UK website.
'Black Company' in Japan Forces US Worker to Resign And Refuses to Pay Last Pay Cheque
River Hodge tells International Business Times UK that he was forced to resign after he found out that he had signed a contract with a corrupt Japanese company – known as a "black company".
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Sees AI As A Powerful Tool, Not A 'Creature'
Sam Altman acknowledged potential risks with AI but stressed they differ from traditional tool-related risks and have unique characteristics.
Deepfake CFO Tricks Remote Worker To Send Them £20m After 'Video Call'
The Hong Kong Police Force confirmed that they had received a report from the victim, who fell prey to individuals "posing as senior officers of the company".
Let the unionisation begin!': Employees Get Cookies As Sephora Celebrates $10 Billion Revenue
Employees express dissatisfaction over what they perceive as inadequate recognition of their contributions.
Japan's Birth Rate Declines By 5.1%, PM Kishida Says It's Their 'Biggest Crisis'
Economic pressures, including high living costs and a demanding work culture, often deter young couples from starting families.
This £5.5B Start-Up Laid Off 700 Employees 2 Years Ago, Says AI Does All Of Their Work
Klarna claims its AI assistant handles diverse inquiries in 35 languages, typically within 2 minutes.
Female Psychopaths Go Unnoticed Because They Are Too 'Subtle', Expert Says
While the world imagines psychopaths to be violent and antisocial criminals, experts have revealed that "the behaviour of female psychopaths seems to be subtle".
UK Broadcast Journalists Demand Open Access To Gaza
More than 50 UK-based broadcast journalists have sent an open letter to the Israeli and Egyptian embassies calling for "free and unfettered access" to Gaza for foreign media, British media reported Wednesday.
'I Need To Fight': UK Steelworkers In Fear As Less Pollution Means Less Jobs
In the dim light of a pub in the steel-producing Welsh town of Port Talbot, Jason Wyatt sips his beer, his voice laden with worry.
This $3.5b Security Company Pays For Employees to Have Drinks Together After 3pm
Verkada, valued at $3.5 billion, initiated the program in April last year, and approximately 1,800 employees have participated at least once.
WFP Stops Delivering Food Parcels To Gaza Despite Famine Warning
The World Food Programme said that it was forced to pause deliveries after its aid convoys had endured "complete chaos and violence due to the collapse of civil order".
From IT Techs to Baristas, 10 'Entry-level' Jobs That Require Around 2.5 Years Of Experience
New research conducted by StandOut CV an expert CV assistance agency, shows that almost half of entry-level jobs in the UK, ask their potential employees for prior work experience.
Wendy's upcoming £15.8M digital menu will change food prices during different times of the day
This bold move by Wendy's follows in the footsteps of ride-sharing apps like Uber, which employ surge pricing during peak demand to balance supply and demand.
5,000 Births In Gaza Expected In March, Over 180 Babies Born Daily: UK To Send £4.25m For Vulnerable Women And Children
The UK has pledged more than £4 million to tackle the severe period poverty and humanitarian crisis for pregnant women and girls in Gaza.
New MedTech Funding To Predict Diseases And Make Treatments Available To UK Patients
The UK government has awarded medtech funding to eight UK medtech companies which are developing pathbreaking tests and AI detection tools for faster treatment of life-threatening diseases, reducing the burden of NHS.
UK Child Activity Workers To Be 'Legally Obliged' To Report Child Sexual Abuse
UK's sex offense laws are going to be strengthened with stricter child sexual abuse law which makes it a punishable offence to hide any child sexual exploitation leading to prison term.
Retail Businesses Urge Government To Tackle Increasing 50% Theft And Abuse Cases
Retail employees have called on the government to implement tougher measures against attackers after theft and abuse incidents have increased by 50 per cent.
Palestinian Women Are Being Raped And Murdered By Israel, Human Rights Report Says
The OHNCR said that they have received information that accuses Israel of detaining, raping and executing Palestinian women and girls in Gaza.
The UK Hospitality Sector Is On The Brink Of Financial Collapse
Managers of hospitality businesses in the UK are calling on the government to recognise how the soaring energy and food prices have impacted the hospitable sector.
Migrant Women Are Still Victim To Sexual Violence Throughout Migration Process
While 67 per cent of all migrant women are employed in the labour force, unofficial employment and the lack of gender-responsive migration policies threatens gender equalities in employment.
Shein And Temu Are Dominating The Global Air Cargo Industry Despite Climate Crisis
China's e-commerce giants Shein and Temu account for almost 10,000 tonnes of garments being shipped overseas, despite fast-fashion and factory worker controversies.
Prince William Says 'Too Many Have Been Killed' In Israel Gaza Conflict
While delivering a statement at the British Red Cross in London, Prince William urged other world leaders to recognise the "desperate need for increased humanitarian support to Gaza".
Surge in Overseas Student Applications to UK Universities Signals Global Confidence in British Education
The latest data indicates a sustained upward trend, showcasing the enduring global appeal of British universities as premier destinations for international students.
What Does UK Entering Recession After Steeper-Than-Expected Fall In GDP Mean For Brits
While recessions of the past, notably during the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, were protracted and severe, indications suggest that this downturn may be milder and short-lived.
'Procreation Feels Like Financial Suicide' Amid Cost Of Living Crisis, Says Charity Boss
A new survey found that almost half of new parents have got into debt over childcare expenses and 25 per cent of mothers on maternity leave are skipping meals to cut costs.