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Apple’s Dictation System Transcribes the Word ‘Racist’ as ‘Trump’

While using Apple’s automatic dictation feature to send messages on Tuesday, some iPhone users reported seeing a peculiar bug: the word “racist” temporarily appearing as “Trump,” before quickly correcting itself. The message blip, which was replicated several times by The New York Times, provoked controversy after appearing in a viral TikTok post, raising questions about Apple’s artificial intelligence capabilities. An Apple spokeswoman blamed the issue on phonetic overlap between the two words, and said the company was working on a fix. The issue appeared to begin after an update to Apple’s servers, said John Burkey, the founder of Wonderrush.ai, an artificial intelligence start-up, and a former member of Apple’s Siri team who is still in regular contact with the team. But he said that it was unlikely that the data that Apple has collected for its artificial intelligence offerings was causing the […]

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15 Americans Share Their Views on Elon Musk’s Influence in the U.S. Government

With surprising speed and the support of President Trump, the billionaire Elon Musk and the employees of his newly created cost-cutting outfit have laid off thousands of federal workers, gutted the U.S. Agency for International Development, and put on hold dozens of health research efforts. Many of those swift changes to the federal bureaucracy are being challenged in court. And over the weekend some Republican members of Congress faced angry constituents during visits to their districts. Reporters from The Times asked dozens of people of both parties and around the country about Mr. Musk’s role in the government so far. Here are some of the responses, from those who welcomed the swift actions, others who expressed concern and questioned Mr. Musk’s authority, and some who seemed baffled by what the unelected businessman was doing. “If he’s doing what he says he’s doing — […]

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U.S. Invests Over 10 Million Ghana Cedis to Boost Fonio Production in Northern Ghana.

 The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is investing $742,000 (equivalent to over 10.8 million Ghana Cedis) to support sustainable fonio production in northern Ghana. This initiative aims to enhance food security and improve the livelihoods of farmers in the region. The funding will help AMAATI, a Ghanaian social enterprise, expand its fonio processing capacity at its factory in Tamale, increasing output from three to ten metric tonnes daily. Fonio, a drought-resistant, gluten-free grain rich in nutrients, is a vital crop in the region. It regenerates degraded soil and offers significant health benefits. This investment aligns with USAID's broader goals of increasing agricultural productivity and supporting economic growth, particularly for marginalized groups like women and youth, who often lack access to land and other resources. Since 2021, AMAATI has revived fonio farming in northern Ghana, cultivating […]

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U.S. Donates Vehicles to Strengthen Health Services in Western and Ahafo Regions.

The U.S. Government, through USAID, has donated three 2024 double-cabin Nissan Navara pickups to the Ghana Health Service. These vehicles will be used in the Western, Western North, and Ahafo Regional Health Directorates to help improve healthcare delivery in remote areas.The donation is part of the ongoing USAID Care Continuum Project, which aims to enhance primary healthcare in 29 districts across these regions. The vehicles will allow healthcare staff to provide better oversight and deliver essential medical supplies to underserved communities.Dr. Stephen Dzisi, Acting Health Office Director at USAID/Ghana, emphasized the U.S. commitment to strengthening Ghana’s health system, noting that the donation reflects efforts to improve healthcare access and services. Dr. Emmanuel Atsu Dodor, Ahafo Regional Health Director, expressed gratitude, acknowledging the critical support the vehicles will offer to reach more communities.Since October 2019, USAID has provided a wide range […]

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USA Funds Renovation of Upper East Regional Peace Council Office.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) has contributed $75,000 (1,162,000 Ghana Cedis) to renovate the Upper East Regional Peace Council (UERPC) office. This renovation aims to enhance the UERPC's capacity to promote peace and stability in the Upper East Region by addressing conflicts through dialogue, mediation, and other non-violent methods.On July 25, the UERPC Secretary, Ali Anankpieng, received the keys to the newly renovated office. He highlighted how the upgraded facilities, including a conference room, three offices, a reception area, a storage room, and a kitchen, will significantly enhance their operations. “The new space allows us to conduct meetings and sensitive discussions in a secure and private environment,” Anankpieng remarked.Dalia Haj-Omar, Deputy Country Representative of USAID/OTI, emphasized that the renovation reflects the United States' dedication to promoting peace, stability, and sustainable development in Ghana […]

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