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International delivery firm DPD is updating its AI-powered chatbot after it gave some unexpected responses during an exchange with a disgruntled customer. Musician Ashley Beauchamp recently turned to DPD’s customer-service chatbot in a bid to track down a missing package. After making little progress with the chatbot, he decided to have some fun by asking it to write a poem criticizing the company, which it duly did. He also asked it to swear, and again, it obliged, using the F-word in its response. Beauchamp shared his frustrations in a post on social media that’s now been viewed nearly two million…
More than two-thirds of the employees in the UAE will stay in the country for the next five years or more, according to a survey report released on Monday. For more than 73 per cent of employees, the region’s second-largest economy remains a highly attractive market, the 2024 UAE Salary Guide released by Michael Page said. Career prospects, safety, living conditions, salary, economic context, geographical situation and cost of living are the main reasons that employees choose to stay and work in the UAE for a longer period. “Candidates are now looking to move and work in the country more…
The Boston Celtics come into tonight’s game against the Dallas Mavericks on the heels of winning seven of their last ten games. The Celtics currently have a record of 33-10 as they march into the American Airlines Center tonight. They are one of the best in the league right now with scorer Jason Tatum, who is averaging 26.7 points a game. The flip side of that coin is that the 24-18 Mavericks match up well with Luka Doncic, who averages 33.6 a game right now, and have been known to be a team to rise to the occasion this season…
With the aging International Space Station (ISS) facing a fiery end in about seven years from now, attention has been turning to new designs to replace the orbital outpost. One such company exploring various solutions is space technologies-focused Sierra Space. The Colorado-based team has been developing the inflatable LIFE (Large Integrated Flexible Environment) habitat for commercial space stations and recently worked with NASA to conduct a pressure test on a full-scale LIFE module that ended with a dramatic — but expected — explosion. The plan was to test how much pressure the habitat’s shell is capable of handling — an…
The inaugural phase of the second analog study of the UAE Analog Programme is set to start on January 26. This will be part of Nasa’s Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) and will include 180 days of research work across four phases of 45 days each. The Emirati analog crew members will begin their participation from the second phase, which is scheduled for May 10, while the third and fourth phases, will commence on August 9 and November 1, respectively. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. During the mission, the analog crew members…
The Sacramento Kings need to stop the losses that have been piling up as of late. They have had four straight games added to the loss column and need a quick rebound. In about an hour, at 10:00 p.m. ET, they square off against the Atlanta Hawks. The Kings are going to need to put up points for multiple reasons, one of which is that they’re 18-1 when they score 122.5 or more. However, Atlanta isn’t too bad when they put up that amount either. They have a record of 15-7 in games where they have put up 118 points…
Abu Dhabi’s Authority of Social Contribution (Ma’an) has been striving to promote a culture of social responsibility among corporate and private sector companies in the emirate. The authority has been playing a crucial role in assisting businesses to simplify their corporate social responsibility (CSR) planning and execution by offering projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, a top official said. Khaled Saleh Alameri, Social Responsibility Division Director at Ma’an, noted that social impact requires a long-term perspective. “Ma’an helps companies to go beyond short-term projects and initiatives and strive for lasting change. This involves addressing root causes, collaborating with…
With the Chicago Bulls just a few games under .500, they head to Phoenix tonight to take on the 24-18 Suns. Phoenix is trying to build off of its five-game winning streak. This season, they have a 48.6% shooting percentage from the field. The Bulls rank 17th in rebounds right now, and the Suns are right behind them at 18th overall so far this season. If the scoring gets high, the Suns could become a favorite as they find themselves 19-7 if they score more than 112 points in a game. Tip-off is coming up soon, 9:00 p.m. ET at…
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday visited the third edition of the World of Coffee 2024 exhibition being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre until 23 January. During the visit, Sheikh Mohammed said that Dubai continues to consolidate its status as a key player in shaping the future of global trade by providing world-class infrastructure and services for bridging markets across the world. “Our city’s emergence as the heart of global trade in major commodities demonstrates our constant commitment to excellence and innovation. As we progress…
Deyaar Development PJSC, one of the leading real estate developers and service providers in Dubai, on Monday announced a 206 per cent increase in net profit for 2023 compared to the previous year, with the company’s net profit rising to Dh440.7 million from Dh144.2 million in 2022. The total revenue saw a 56 per cent increase, reaching Dh1.254 billion in 2023 compared to Dh803.4 million in 2022. The increase in revenue is attributable to an increase in property development revenue of Dh412 million from sale of properties mainly due to higher construction progress in its development, as well as rewardable…