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For chatbots, math is the final frontier. AI language models generate responses using statistics, spitting out an answer that’s mostly likely to be satisfying. That works great when the goal is a passable sentence, but it means chatbots struggle with questions like math where there’s exactly one right answer. Why is Everyone Suing AI Companies? | Future TechA growing body of evidence suggests you can get better results if you give AI some friendly encouragement, but a new study pushes that strange reality further.…

Did you know that frisbees were originally just pie containers? Or that Play-Doh was intended to be a wallpaper cleaner? Sometimes, customers find a better use for products than what they were originally marketed as, so companies decide to pivot. But there are also plenty of cases of companies being in denial about what their products are used for, regardless of how many people purchase them for different reasons.Redditors have recently been discussing some of the most commonly misused items people buy, so we’ve…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeGlen Powell has praised his co-star Sydney Sweeney, saying that she’s the “easiest person to have chemistry with”.The two co-lead Will Gluck’s forthcoming rom-com Anyone But Youabout two people who hate each other but can’t escape one another while on holiday in Sydney, Australia.Speaking about the film in a new interview with Entertainment Tonight, Powell, 35, said: “A great rom-com…

Splitting the bill on a night out has become quite a topic of debate these days.And since everyone has an opinion about it—ranging from either of the two extremes with who gets to cover 100% of the check, and everything in-between—there is pretty much an equivalent amount of hills to die on. Or sled from. Opinions can change!This story is no different. A woman was out with her boyfriend and some friends, having dinner when the question of who’s paying comes up. And then drama ensued.The topic of who’s paying has become…

The 1997 all-star reptile rampage Anaconda was a movie notable for an early career appearance from J-Lo, a dicey Paraguayan accent from Jon Voight, and, let’s face it, not much else. Admittedly, defending a sequel that has 25% on Rotten Tomatoes might sound like a fool’s errand, but hear me out. With a charmingly silly plot and a raft of unsympathetic characters destined to become snake fodder, Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid succeeds where the original faltered – and cranks up the ophidiophobia.An exploratory…

The week I meet Nashville-based rapper Nathan John Feuerstein, AKA NF, at his Tennessee home in April, his latest record – Hope – hits No 2 in both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK album chart, as well as in Australia, Canada and Norway, and No 1 in the Netherlands. He has form: his last two albums topped the US charts. This summer, he will embark on a 30-date North America arena tour; each show on its October European leg has already sold out. The walls of the home studio space in the outskirts of America’s Music City…

Actor Sarah Shahi, renowned for her standout performance in the hit series Sex/Life, recently discussed her experience working alongside Adam Demos. Shahi revealed that she doesn't feel the need to put on an act while sharing the screen with her boyfriend, and considers it a special privilege to star in films with him. Due to their natural off-screen chemistry, Sarah effortlessly delivers authentic portrayals of love scenes and intense fight sequences. Working alongside Adam also makes her job a breeze. Interestingly,…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeEva Green wanted to pretend she was in hospital to get out of making a multimillion-pound sci-fi movie, the High Court has been told.Further messages from the Casino Royale star have recently been disclosed as part of her legal battle with production company White Lantern Films over her planned starring role in the dystopian thriller A Patriot.She had been due to appear in the movie…

The first single I ever boughtJason Donovan – Sealed With a Kiss. Me and my best friend Becky were completely obsessed with him. And now I see him on the school run nearly every day. But asking for an autograph could be pushing the boundaries.My karaoke go-toAbba – Dancing Queen. I love singing, but I’ve only done karaoke twice. It terrifies me. One time I was absolutely shitfaced with Greg James, and – this is how drunk I was – we chose Adele’s Rolling in the Deep. And he filmed it, so he’s got that footage somewhere.…

When ‘Jon Snow’ Kit Harington Got Candid About Filming S*x Scene With ‘Khaleesi’ Emilia Clarke In Game Of Thrones(Pic Credit: Movie Still, Poster) American fantasy drama television series Game of Thrones is one of the most loved shows ever since it began airing in 2011. The show is quite popular for its complex characters, story, and frequent use of n*dity and violence. British actors Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington once even spoke about it. In the highly popular fantasy drama show, Emilia plays the role of Khaleesi…