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AI Named Collins Dictionary Word of the Year 2023

Collins Dictionary has named “AI” as the word of the year for 2023, reflecting the widespread conversations and debates surrounding artificial intelligence and its potential impact on society.

US-China Summit Aims to Manage Tensions, Not Reset

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in the San Francisco Bay area next week, with the goal of managing competition and preventing conflict between the two countries.

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Insect farming companies are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to lower costs and maximize production, but some aspects of the process still require a hands-on approach.

Insect Farms Turn to AI to Lower Costs

Insect farming companies are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to lower costs and maximize production, but some aspects of the process still require a hands-on approach.

England's hedgerows, which stretch almost ten times around the Earth, are a valuable resource that provide food and shelter for wildlife and store large amounts of carbon, and a new map created through aerial laser scanning will help identify gaps in the hedgerow network that can be filled in to expand and protect these important features of the landscape.

England’s Hedgerows: A Vital Resource for Wildlife and Carbon Storage

England’s hedgerows, which stretch almost ten times around the Earth, are a valuable resource that provide food and shelter for wildlife and store large amounts of carbon, and a new map created through aerial laser scanning will help identify gaps in the hedgerow network that can be filled in to expand and protect these important features of the landscape.

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