PEPPER the robot today made history by becoming the first ever android to give evidence to MPs. The AI-enabled bot was called before a Commons committee to give evidence on the future of technology in society. But she reassured her questioners by insisting that humans will never be obsolete - because we have "soft skills" that robots can't reproduce. Pepper, who was designed by scientists at Middlesex University, was invited to speak to the education select committee about the "fourth industrial revolution". Chairman Robert Halfon opened the meeting by asking: "Pepper, could you please introduce yourself?" Pepper replied: "Good morning chair - thank you for inviting me to give evidence today. "My name is Pepper and I'm a resident robot at Middlesex University." The robot explained that she is designed to help elderly people and promote Middlesex University's scientific outreach. Labour MP James Frith asked: "What is the role for humans in the fourth industrial revolution?" Pepper … [Read more...] about Watch the moment a ROBOT makes history by being grilled in Parliament
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Orionid meteor shower from DOOMSDAY comet with ’20 shooting stars an hour’ due this month – here’s how to watch it anywhere
STARGAZERS will get a chance to see 20 "shooting stars" an hour this month. The Orionid Meteor Shower 2018 will be visible for two weeks in October, and is made up of debris from the rarely sighted Halley's Comet – a doomsday omen for some. When is the Orionid Meteor Shower 2018? Visible dates revealed According to Nasa, the phenomenon will begin on October 2, and run right through to November 7. But you'll only be able to see the meteor shower between October 15 and October 29. And the best chance to see it is during its peak on the night of October 21 – although the moon's glare will hamper viewing, one expert warned. "The moon is going to mess with you," said Bill Cooke, a Nasa meteor expert speaking to Space.com. How to watch the Orionid Meteor Shower 2018 The good news is that you don't need any specialist equipment to watch the meteor shower. You'll be able to see the meteors streaking across the sky with the naked eye. It's also possible to watch the shower from … [Read more...] about Orionid meteor shower from DOOMSDAY comet with ’20 shooting stars an hour’ due this month – here’s how to watch it anywhere
“48 Hours” disrupts alleged dark web hitmen in potential murder-for-hire plots
Known as the internet's evil twin, the dark web is a place where services offering hit men-for-hire are just a computer click away. "48 Hours" explores the alarming world of murder-for-hire on the mysterious dark web and exposes an international criminal organization in a hunt for a self-described murder mastermind who uses the name Yura. A six-month investigation spans the globe and leads "48 Hours" to information in the U.S. and beyond, about murder plots bought and paid for -- but not yet carried out. Who is Yura? Where is Yura? And can police intervene before someone else gets killed? HIT TARGET: COTTAGE GROVE, MN He calls himself Yura -- a man who says he's behind an international murder empire named Besa Mafia. His real name is unknown. YURA'S VIDEO DIARY: A hit man market place is like any other auction site. It brings customers and vendors together. YURA'S VIDEO DIARY: Any hit man is welcome to sign up. But not all will be … [Read more...] about “48 Hours” disrupts alleged dark web hitmen in potential murder-for-hire plots
Watch: Sale Sharks sweat on referee’s report after Chris Ashton is sent off for fighting in pre-season fixture
Sale are sweating on a referee’s report from Romain Poite, the official who dismissed Ashton and Castres scrum-half Rory Kockott together following a second-half fracas. From Poite’s report, likely to be submitted today, the Rugby Football Union will decide whether or not to cite Ashton and convene a panel. The disciplinary process for a pre-season fixture is the same as for a competitive one. Video footage of the incident shows Poite brandishing a red card to a bemused Ashton before making a swinging gesture with his arm, indicating that he believed a punch to have been thrown. The game, won 20-17 by Sale thanks to a first-half interception try from Denny Solomona, was a bad-tempered affair punctuated by six cards in total. There were three yellow cards, while Sale prop Alexandru Taurus also saw red for a dangerous clear-out. Should Ashton’s case be taken further and a ban considered following Poite’s report, a chequered disciplinary record in England is likely … [Read more...] about Watch: Sale Sharks sweat on referee’s report after Chris Ashton is sent off for fighting in pre-season fixture
Gaz Beadle and Emma McVey take poorly baby Chester to hospital after he has ‘three hours sleep in 48 hours’
GEORDIE Shore star Gaz Beadle's baby boy has been taken to hospital after falling ill. His girlfriend Emma McVey said their poorly son had just three hours sleep in 48 hours. The "little trooper" is now staying at Leeds General Infirmary where he is being treated. Model Emma posted pics of the little one lying in a cot after getting cuddles from his worried parents. It's not yet known what's wrong with Chester, but Emma had told her followers: “Chesty is in with mummy tonight. Poorly baba" before heading to hospital. She added: “Three hours sleep in 48 hours. Poorly baby. Hospital cuddles,”before posting a picture of Gaz and Chester asleep together alongside the caption: “Three in the bed.” Chester was also rushed to the doctors with a mystery illness in March. Emma revealed her secret heartache at watching her two-month old be so ill. She wrote: “There’s been nothing worse than to see Chester so poorly and in pain from every feed, to … [Read more...] about Gaz Beadle and Emma McVey take poorly baby Chester to hospital after he has ‘three hours sleep in 48 hours’