Artificial Intelligence is the star at CES tech show
Technology companies, industry executives and entrepreneurs are in Las Vegas, Nevada, this week for CES, the consumer electronics show featuring the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, vehicle technology, robotics and more. Tina Trinh reports from Las Vegas. Source: voanews.com
Russia turns to China to step up AI race against US
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UN accuses Russia of waging war of attrition against Ukraine
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Zelenskyy urges coalition aiding Ukraine not to ‘drop the ball’
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Beijing says EU imposed unfair trade barriers on Chinese firms
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UN Commission notes renewed sense of optimism in Syria during first-ever visit
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Lebanon: UN hails election of new President as a critical first step
General Joseph Aoun was declared President on Thursday following voting in Lebanon’s parliament. UN Secretary-General António Guterres congratulated the new leader as he takes up his functions, saying this is a critical step towards overcoming Lebanon’s political and institutional impasse…