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OpenAI says ways should be built in to verify people who consent to having their voice imitated by AI and to automatically detect in-depth audio spoofs involving prominent people. Photo: SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFPSource: AFPOpenAI on Friday unveiled a voice-cloning tool it plans to keep strictly under control until security measures are put in place to prevent audio forgeries meant to trick listeners.A model called “Voice Engine” can essentially copy someone’s speech based on a 15-second audio sample, according to an OpenAI blog post sharing the results of a small-scale test of the tool.”We recognize that producing speech that resembles…

Yah Tabby at the Occupy Jubilee House demonstration in October 2023, US version. Via: X//@DuncOnEm// A young Ghanaian woman based in the United States has grilled the Ghanaian embassy in New York City for alleged unprofessional conduct in the performance of its duties. In a thread posted on her X profile under the username Yaa Tabby, she recounted her ordeal at the Ghanaian embassy where she went to retrieve her brother-in-law’s passport. She said an employee named Mimi told her the embassy did not have a printer to print the consent form she was asked to send by email. This…

By Dafydd PritchardBBC Sport Wales at Cardiff City Stadium35 minutes agoimage source, Huw Evans Illustration Agencyimage caption, Errol Bulut has played and coached in countries such as Germany, Greece and TurkeyCardiff City manager Errol Bulut believes the uncertainty over his position could affect the squad.Bulut’s one-year contract expires at the end of the season and he has yet to open talks over a new contract.Asked if the lack of clarity about his future might be a contributing factor, Bulut said: “It might be.”The former Fenerbahce boss added: “I have no problem. I respect it from the board if they don’t…

Famous actor and politician John Dumelo tutored University of Ghana students for free ahead of semester examsHe wished them well and shared photos of how the free training sessions wentMany hailed him for being a practical politician while others advised him on how he could win the Ayawaso West Wuogon seat Actor and politician John Dumelo, in a bid to help University of Ghana students excel in their semester examinations, organized a free seminar for them on Thursday, March 28, 2024.John Dumelo and UG student tutorial. Image credit: @johndumelo1Source: InstagramJohn Dumelo organized free classes for UG studentsJohn Dumelo, in the…

“If I was young now, I’d love to get back into running.”Rose Amankwaah was once called ‘the fastest woman in Africa’ and has been reflecting on her days representing Ghana on the track after almost 50 years of public service.The 72-year-old is the longest-serving nurse at London’s Central Middlesex Hospital but will retire from her role as theater matron at the end of the month.She has received recognition for her service, but was breaking records before her nursing career began in 1975.“I was the second fastest woman in Africa. I won silver in the 100m at the All Africa Games…

Hong Kong enacted a domestic security law that introduced stiff penalties for crimes such as treason, espionage and foreign interference. Photo: Isaac LAWRENCE/AFPSource: AFPUS news agency Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported on Friday that it has closed its Hong Kong bureau due to staff safety concerns after the city enacted a new national security law.China’s financial hub enacted a domestic security law — commonly known as Article 23 — that introduced stiff penalties for crimes such as treason, espionage and foreign interference.RFA chairman and chief executive Bay Fang said in a statement that the company no longer has full-time staff…

The death of Ghanaian American inventor, Dr. Thomas Mensah, known worldwide for his pioneering work in fiber optics was announced on Thursday, March 28, 2024.Dr. Mensah’s death occurred on March 27, 2024, at the Kumasi Catholic Hope Exchange Hospital after a brief illness.The world-renowned scientist’s death was confirmed by his family on Thursday.Below is everything you need to know about himDr. Thomas Mensah (PhD and Professor) – Inventor Pioneer Commercialization of Fiber Optics and Nanotechnology, was the Founder and CEO of Georgia Aerospace in the United States of America. Dr. Thomas Mensah (PhD and Professor) was also the CEO of…

Luka Doncic has played strong in recent years and has Dallas looking sharp late in the regular season. Setting the scene this weekmad dash to carry the season into the final month of the regular season may shift the Kia MVP debate further than expected. We’re starting to see it now as Luka Doncic builds momentum with steady consistency as the face of Dallas’ re-identification as a team that no longer lives and dies at the 3-point line, while showing a nightly commitment to stacking defenders stops. That was key to the Mavs’ climb to sixth in the West as…

Bokuthe global network for local payment solutions, released a global research report titled “Global E-Commerce Report 2024: The Changing World of Payments- an in-depth analysis of payment preferences and purchasing behaviors of consumers around the world. Details The report was created in collaboration with Juniper Research 10,500 consumers were surveyed and analyzed data from 37 major markets around the world to identify global, regional and country-specific trends. The findings highlight significant and rapid consumer shifts in e-commerce payments away from traditional card networks (and in emerging cash-on-delivery economies) towards local payment methods such as digital wallets. Highlights of the Exhibition…

Charterhouse, organizer of the annual Ghana Music Awards, has released the nominees for this year’s editionKing Paluta, the maker of the Y’ahitte, was identified by the design for the first timeDJ Slim Couldn’t Hide His Emotions As He Narrated King Paluta’s Rise To FameGhanaian musician King Paluta has arrived at the Ghana Music Awards for the first time in his career. He was announced as part of the tall list of deserving Ghanaian artistes presented by Charterhouse as nominees for the 25th edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, now Telecel Ghana Music Awards. King Paluta’s nods excited many fans…