Major cyber attack could cost the world $3.5 trillion -Lloyd's of London
LONDON A major cyber attack on a financial services payments system could lead to global losses of $3.5
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New AI can screen for diabetes in seconds by listening to your voice
Scientists have discovered a way to test whether someone is diabetic by having them speak just a few sentences into their smartphone. A team from US-based Klick Labs created an AI model capable of distinguishing whether a person has Type 2 diabetes from six to 10 seconds of voice audio, with tests revealing an 89 per cent accuracy rate for women and 86 per cent for men. “Our research highlights significant vocal variations between individuals with and without Type 2 diabetes and could transform how the medical community screens for diabetes,” said Jaycee Kaufman, a research scientist at Klick Labs. “Current methods of detection can require a lot of time, travel and cost. Voice technology has the potential to remove these barriers entirely.” The study involved analysing 18,000 recordings in order to identify acoustic features that differentiated non diabetics from diabetics. Using signal processing, they were able to detect subtle changes in pitch and intensity that are imperceptible to the human ear. The tool could prove useful for the estimated 240 million adults around the world who are currently living with the condition without realising, according to figures from the International Diabetes Federation. The latest research demonstrates the ever-growing role AI plays in healthcare, with the convergence of machine learning models, data science helping to improve patient treatment and assisting medical discoveries. The researchers claim the artificial intelligence model, which requires basic health data from the subject in order to determine whether they are diabetic, could be expanded to diagnose other health conditions. “Our research underscores the tremendous potential of voice technology in identifying Type 2 diabetes and other health conditions,” said Yan Fossat, vice president of Klick Labs and leader of the research. “Voice technology could revolutionise healthcare practices as an accessible and affordable digital screening tool.” The technology was detailed in a study, titled ‘Acoustic analysis and prediction of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus using smartphone-recorded voice segments’, published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health. Read More 10 ways AI will change the world – from curing cancer to wiping out humanity
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Biggest bombshells from Britney Spears' memoir 'The Woman in Me'
Britney Spears has shared many secrets, including stories from her childhood and her love life
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Inside the conspiracy Eminem died in 2006 and was replaced by a clone
There has been a range of conspiracy theories surrounding celebrities over the years, from Steve Jobs faking his death to Katy Perry actually being JonBenet Ramsey. There is now another outlandish theory that Eminem died in 2006 and was replaced by an android clone. The theory first started after some fans began to notice a change in his voice over the years, often naturally occurring amongst singers and rappers due to years of strain on the voice, as well as ageing. The theory escalated when Spanish website La Guía Del Varón decided to claim that the rapper had died in a car accident back in 2006. Some fans also pointed out slight changes in appearance such as jaw shape and overall facial structure, something that can occur as a person ages. Looking for more to back up their theories, fans then turned to Eminem's lyrics and music style, where they cite 'significant changes' since 2006 (when he supposedly died). Back in 2013 there was also footage of Eminem supposedly 'glitching' on a live ESPN report which convinced people even more that he was an android. @grace.mitscherlich Reply to @purpleheadedqueeflicker_ #clone #eminem #conspirancytheory Others, though, said "That's just Eminem being Eminem." But after rapper B.o.B posted a series of cryptic tweets in 2016 that claimed human cloning had existed for years, many saw it as even more proof that Eminem was now a clone. But whilst some believe it most are more sensible about what caused the changes with Eminem, such as age and stylistic evolution. "You're reaching way too far," wrote one user under a video about the conspiracy theory. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
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How to Turn Off Jump Scares in Warzone The Haunting
To turn off jump scares in Warzone's The Haunting, players must disable them from the Battle Pass prompt or avoid maps like Vondead and nighttime Al Mazrah.
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Jerry Jones finally showing signs of questioning Mike McCarthy
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said during an appearance on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday that he wished head coach Mike McCarthy didn't settle for a field goal before halftime vs. the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Shane Beamer will keep feeling sting of Florida loss from a walking boot
It has been a year from hell for Shane Beamer and his South Carolina Gamecocks. Not only are the SEC East team 2-4 on the season, but their head coach just broke his foot out of frustration in the Florida loss.
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Why Barcelona have delayed knocking down Camp Nou
90min looks at why Barcelona have delayed knocking down Camp Nou ahead of renovating the iconic Catalan stadium, with the club still awaiting approval to continue construction.
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Eastman Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2023
KINGSPORT, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 18, 2023--
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Shares of United Airlines plunge on sour outlook for 4Q profit because of rising fuel prices
Shares of United Airlines are tumbling based on the carrier's gloomy outlook for fourth-quarter profit
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Cabinet Health Introduces “Cabinet Health Rx” the World’s First Plastic-free and Refillable Prescription Solution
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 18, 2023--
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Who is playing Thursday Night Football in Week 7?
After Taylor Swift showed up for Kansas City's Thursday night win in Week 6, the star power may be a bit less for Amazon in Week 7.
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