• 11/13/2024

Quincy Jones is a reminder why AI would never surpass human genius

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2024/11/10/2003826652

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NCKU unveils AI-powered drowning detection system

Tainan, Nov. 9 (CNA) National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) powered system on Saturday that detects drowning near bodies of water. https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202411090016

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Prosecutors seek to detain suspect in MRT knife attack

Taipei, Nov. 9 (CNA) The New Taipei District Prosecutors Office on Saturday night filed a motion to detain a woman who randomly attacked a senior high school student with a utility knife on a Taipei Metro train late Friday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411090015

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Taiwan needs ‘more refined’ approach as Trump returns: Experts

Taipei, Nov. 9 (CNA) With Donald Trump set to return to the White House early next year, experts said Taiwan’s approach toward the United States needs to be “more refined” and take greater account of the U.S.’ national interests. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202411090014

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Western Pacific storms no threat to Taiwan, but more brewing: CWA

Taipei, Nov. 9 (CNA) The Western Pacific continues to see plenty of storm activity, but the three existing weather systems in the region are not likely to pose a threat to Taiwan, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said Saturday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411090013

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Late White Terror victim Tsai Kuan-yu conferred presidential citation

Taipei, Nov. 9 (CNA) White Terror victim and human rights campaigner Tsai Kuan-yu (蔡寬裕) has been awarded a presidential citation posthumously in recognition of his contributions to promoting human rights and transitional justice. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411090012

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Magnitude 4.4 earthquake shakes southern Taiwan

Taipei, Nov. 9 (CNA) A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Chiayi County in southern Taiwan at 7:42 p.m. Saturday, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202411090011

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In tight finish, Chan, Kudermetova ousted from WTA Finals semis

Taipei, Nov. 9 (CNA) Taiwan’s Chan Hao-ching (詹皓晴) and Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova fell short in their bid to reach the women’s doubles final at the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia on Friday after failing to capitalize on opportunities in the second set. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202411090010

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Financial holding firms cut exposure to U.S. in Q3

Taipei, Nov. 9 (CNA) Financial holding companies in Taiwan reduced their exposure to the United States by more than NT$165 billion (US$5.12 billion) in the third quarter from a quarter earlier, but the U.S. remained the sector’s largest debtor. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202411090009

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Taiwanese businessman donates disaster relief trucks to Ukraine

Taipei, Nov. 9 (CNA) Taiwanese businessman Pai Tsan-jung (白璨榮) is donating another 60 disaster relief vehicles that he refurbished to Ukraine, he announced at a donation ceremony in Changhua County on Saturday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202411090008

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