The International Monetary Fund’s warning artificial intelligence is set to impact 40 per cent of jobs worldwide and worsen inequality.
The IMF says AI’s impact will be even greater for countries with more developed economies, with around 60 per cent of roles potentially affected.
Its new report adds that while about half of workers will benefit from the integration of AI, which may boost productivity, the remainder could see lower salaries, fewer available positions for humans - and in some cases jobs that simply no longer exist.
Nasa’s finally taken the covers off its dart-shaped Lockheed Martin X-59 jet, which it claims can reach 1.4 times the speed of sound, or 925mph.
It says the plane’s sleek design makes it quieter than other supersonic aircraft, without such a loud signature ‘boom’ - potentially heralding a new era of military and civilian air travel.
A group of the world’s richest men - including SpaceX boss Elon Musk and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos - more than doubled their fortunes in just three years to over £680 billion
The report by Oxfam says it signals the emergence of the first trillionaire within a decade.
But the charity says global poverty won’t be eradicated for 229 years, based on current figures.
Record-breaking Jamaican sprinting superstar Usain Bolt’s gone even faster over 100 metres - in a Formula E car that makes 0-60mph in under three seconds.
The eight-times Olympic champion tested a Genbeta supercar at the Formula E World Championship in Mexico City.
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