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American factory worker Robert Williams became the first human to be killed by a robot on this day in 1979 — man crushed by a robot’s mechanical arm at the Ford plant in Flat Rock

Today marks the anniversary of what is widely regarded to be the first death of a human caused by a robot.

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Anger as Dorset estate withdraws public entry to ‘stunning’ local landmark

Visitors lament ‘tremendous shame’ as notice withdrawing public access appears after £30m sale of Bridehead Estate

The Guardian - UK

Happy 35th birthday, Hubble Telescope! 10 times the iconic observatory blew astronomers' minds (photos)

To mark the 35th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope, Space.com looks at some of the most scientifically significant images that have emerged from the observatory's lens.

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The Robbie Williams chimpanzee biopic Better Man works far more than you might think

4/5 It’s not a gimmick to have the former Take That member embodied by a ‘performing monkey’ in his new movie – and this film doesn’t shy away from the star’s trauma, addictions or penchant for self-sabotage

The Independent UK

'They Know Who You Are': Harvard Students Use Meta's Ray-Ban Glasses To Pull Up Your Identity In Real-time

Harvard students used Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses to demonstrate how easily facial recognition technology can reveal personal details like names and addresses, raising serious privacy concerns.

International Business Times UK

AI used by police cannot tell Black people apart and other reasons Canada’s AI laws need urgent attention

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool.

The Conversation

11 Goofiest NBA Nicknames on Basketball Reference, and the Story Behind Them All

Who calls LeBron James "Benjamin Buckets?" Since when is Cody Zeller dubbed "The Big Handsome?" Here's the story behind each and every nickname found on Basketball Reference.

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Faulty Facial Recognition Tech Got Him Arrested. Now He's Getting a $300,000 Payout.

Robert Williams was arrested in 2020 after facial recognition software incorrectly identified him as the person responsible for a Detroit-area shoplifting incident.

Reason

Facial Recognition Fail: Detroit Forced To Pay $300K To Man AI Falsely Recognised As Thief

Detroit man Robert Williams was wrongly arrested for theft due to faulty facial recognition. This raises questions about the tech's accuracy.

International Business Times UK

Detroit To Pay 0,000 In Wrongful Arrest Settlement

Detroit settles for 0,000 with man wrongly accused by facial recognition; police policy changes implemented to prevent future wrongful arrests.

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Detroit paying $300,000 to man wrongly accused of theft, making changes in use of facial technology

The city of Detroit has agreed to pay $300,000 to a man who was wrongly accused of shoplifting

The Independent UK

Weed sprayer gave camp directions to murder accused

A "grumpy" old man sped past a weed sprayer near a remote Victorian campsite where it's alleged Russell Hill and Carol Clay were murdered, a jury has heard.

AAP

Concerns over antisemitism rise as Jews begin observing Passover

Protests on college campuses related to the Israel-Hamas War have many Jews nervous heading into the holiday.

WEKU

Paris Olympics Set For Gold Medal In Luxury Promotion

From the podium to athletes' wardrobes, French luxury goods giant LVMH is planning to put high-end Gallic chic at the heart of the Paris Olympics, underlining how sport has become a promotional platform for even the most exclusive brands.

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Chris Haynes: Rockets could have trade interest in Portland’s Robert Williams III

“Ime Udoka has always been, and still remains, very fond of Robert Williams,” Chris Haynes said. “So I wouldn’t be surprised if Houston is in the mix.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

Could former Boston big man Robert Williams III be moved before the 2024 NBA trade deadline?

Robert Williams III could be moved ahead of the trade deadline, according to recent reporting.

AAP

Oli lapping up life at sea and a place in race history

Bob Williams' cat Oli has been enjoying some time in the cockpit aboard Sylph VI at the tail-end of the Sydney to Hobart fleet.

Louder

In 1997 John Lydon's drummer sued him for lost wages and assault: it was a case only Judge Judy could resolve

Judge Judy: 25 seasons, 6280 episodes, one former Sex Pistol

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The Canberra Times

Walter Hood bombshell: 'We let the captain drown'

The crewman's admission sent a shudder of horror through the crowd.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Four recently-traded Celtics make debuts for their new team

Four former members of the Boston Celtics rotation made their debuts on October 25, following their departures over the summer.

The Independent UK

Shooter gets 23 years to life for ambushing New York City police twice in 12 hours, wounding 2

A shooter who ambushed police in New York City twice in 12 hours, wounding two officers, has been sentenced to 23 years to life in prison

Sports Illustrated

Blazers’ Robert Williams Had Hilarious NSFW Three-Word Description of Scoot Henderson

The rookie certainly made a notable first impression.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Projected starting lineup for the Trail Blazers after trading Damian Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic

This is a fun team that suddenly has a lot of youth and draft picks.

Sports Illustrated

Evaluating the Celtics, Bucks After a Week of Trades

Milwaukee gears up for another run at the title with Damian Lillard, while moves by Boston and the Blazers are still up for debate.

Sports Illustrated

Jrue Holiday Trade Grades: Celtics Go All-In With Big Swing

Boston makes a huge upgrade at point guard to go toe-to-toe with the Bucks as East favorites.

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