Author: Camelia Kirk

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A new study suggests that ChatGPT, one of the leading AI chatbots based on Large Language Models (LLM), lacks objectivity when it comes to political issues. Computer and information science researchers from the UK and Brazil claim to have is found “Strong evidence” that ChatGPT shows a political bias that is heavily skewed in favor of the left side of the political spectrum. Analysts – Fabio Motoki, Valdemar Pinho Neto and Victor Rodriguez – presented the results of their investigations in a study published by Public Choice on August 17. The researchers argued that LLM-generated texts, such as ChatGPT, may…

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Cumlorp garbage collectors slam health plan contracted to Rio City Hall — disclosure Cumlorp garbage collectors criticize the health plan contracted to the city of Rio disclosure Posted on 8/17/2023 22:06 Rio Garis of the Municipal Urban Cleaning Company (Comlurb) deplored the cases of neglect and lack of support from the Klini Saúde Health Plan, a company contracted with the City of Rio to service the category. The dissatisfaction began over a year ago, when the health plan started serving the class. At the time, street cleaners staged a demonstration and blocked a central corridor on Avenida Brasil, demanding another…

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disclosureRede VOA CEO Marcel Morey gave details on the operation of the concessionaire at Bauru-Arealva Airporta airline network – Director of 16 airports within the city of São Paulo – made his presentation master plan to turn on Bauru-Arealva Airport (SP). The meeting, which was held at the headquarters of the Order of Engineers and Architects in Bauru, was attended by businessmen, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Tourism and Travel and general managers.The purpose of the meeting was to discuss future public and private investments in Bauru airport infrastructure, the largest under FUWA management. The area of ​​the airport…

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The Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, said Thursday, the 17th, that the meeting he will have on Monday morning with the Attorney General of the Union (AGU), Jorge Mesias, will deal with, among other things, the trial by the Federal. Supreme Court (STF) for the constitutionality of the PEC First Instance Court. Issued at the end of 2021, the constitutional amendment that capped annual government spending on this provision and postponed the payment of these high-value judicial decisions to 2027. “We are getting to work, because the STF will judge Bolsonaro’s default, constitutionality or lack of default. And we need…

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After months of easing measures aimed at preventing transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) is once again recommending the use of masks indoors and in crowds within its space. In parallel, it reinforces the importance of frequent hand hygiene.For UFRJ students, professors, and staff, a new testing protocol has been adopted: Anyone with respiratory symptoms or who has been in close contact with a confirmed case of covid-19 should be tested at the institution’s diagnostic screening center. These measures were developed by the Center for the Control and Studies of Emerging and Re-emerging…

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Panrotas / Marlos BalbinoJorge Souza and Roberto Sanchez, from OrienterIt’s USA (and Rio de Janeiro) Day for Orienter Tour and Travel. The operator brings to Cidade Maravilhosa another version of Orinter United States Connection and throughout the day there are workshops and presentations on key North American destinations for a Brazilian audience. More than 200 travel agents from all regions of the country attend this event, since there are about 30 operator-supplier partners connected to the United States.“The United States is the second best-selling international destination by Orinter, after Europe, but the trend is to become a leader, as it…

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Two of McDonald’s giant competitors have simultaneous closures of more than 300 stores The deaths of two powerful McDonald’s competitors caused the closure of 300 stores leaving every customer in fear. It turns out that the owner of McDonald’s two competing fast food chains was subjected to a cyberattack that caused such problems in their stores. According to an article published by CNN Brasil in January 2023, Yum Brands, owner of the fast food chains KFC and Pizza Hut, said that it has been subjected to a ransomware attack, when data from the network is encrypted and hijacked, in some…

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Banks renegotiated R$8.1 billion through Desenrola through Aug. 11, according to the Brazilian Banking Federation (FIBRABAN). In all, the federal government’s debt renegotiation program has helped negotiate 1.296 million contracts for 985,000 bank customers. These numbers refer to Track 2, which is part of the current phase of the programme. In it, banks can renegotiate the debts of customers who have a monthly income between a minimum wage and R$20,000, and who are not included in the federal government’s Cadastro Único (Cad Único). In this way, banks pulled nearly 5 million negative records from customers who had debts of up…

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disclosureThe event was held at Pobre Juan Restauranta EHTL Viagens Continue with its promotions in Brazil. This time, the trigger has landed Manausin Amazonas, last week. In all, 60 travel agents attended the special dinner, an attendance record for the season. The chosen restaurant was Pobre Juan.EHTL was represented by Simone Ricio, the Sales Director who conducted the event along with Ednan Lemes, the Sales Director serving the area. As suppliers supporting the initiative, Movida Aluguel de Caros, Reed Hiplos, Malibu Plaza and Grand Palladium Embassy were in attendance. On this occasion, another Tuca Louro, the operator’s mascot, was drawn…

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Even searching for alternatives to lower interest rates Revolving credit cardMinister of Finance , Fernando Haddadalready warned the interlocutors that it is against extinguishing Interest-free installments. Behind the scenes, banks are finalizing the buying method, which is actually being funded by shopkeepers. This was the way to put pressure on the government and central bank In negotiations for a revolving credit card. However, Haddad considers that the procedure will “punish” Installment purchases, which account for 70% of retail sales. The negotiating table has up to 90 days to submit a replacement case. The repercussions occur after the announcement of the…

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