An AI information site, Tech Target, states, “Generative AI was introduced in the 1960s in chatbots. Investment in generative AI surged during the early 2020s, with large companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Baidu as well as numerous smaller firms developing generative AI models.”Some of the goals of AI technology include reasoning, problem-solving, knowledge representation, planning, decision-making, social intelligence, machine learning, and language processing. Aside from social media content creators, educationists, architects, healthcare providers, entrepreneurs, artists, engineers, farmers, manufacturers, and security operatives also utilise AI tools. “Generative AI is reshaping social media content by automating the creation of diverse and engaging materials. From text generation to image synthesis, it empowers users and platforms to produce content efficiently, fostering creativity and streamlining content creation processes.

As we journey through life, we will encounter obstacles, failures, and setbacks. But this is not how to handle the unexpected in life. Approaching setbacks this way won’t give you the time to process your emotions of frustration, anger, embarrassment, or pain. Analyze the problem by asking yourself questions to determine how much the setback affects your life, finances, or goal timelines. Although it may not make your problems vanish, resilience can help you see past them and find fulfillment in life.

The Israeli military has vowed to continue its operation in Gaza, but admitted it is “protracted” and “difficult”. A spokesman said over the weekend it was expanding its “ground operations in the southern and northern Gaza Strip”. Israel says 700 Palestinian militants have been arrested since it launched its military operation and invasion of Gaza with the aim of eliminating Hamas. Many Palestinians have been forced to flee northern Gaza to the territory’s southIn a separate development on Saturday, Netanyahu and Biden discussed in a phone call Israel’s operation in Gaza. The Israeli military has kept up its bombing campaign in Gaza – ordering civilians to flee.

Nigerian street-pop artist, Habeeb Badmus, aka Portable, and Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha, both clashed at their pre-fight conference on Saturday at the Landmark Beach in Vicoria Island, Lagos State. Portable claimed that Okocha cheated him out of the money and only sent him a small amount. Both entertainters clashed severally during the press conference exchanging insults and threats as Portable repeatedly told Okocha that the HBE belt was his to clain on Tuesday. This is not about English, I will use punch to beat you,” Portable said. He’ll beat Okocha,” Abimbola said.

Vegas Golden Knights forward Keegan Kolesar was on the wrong end of a brief first-period fight in Saturday's game against the Florida Panthers, the first contest between the teams since the Stanley Cup Final in June. Kolesar had knocked Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk out of Game 3 of the series with a booming, legal check. The Golden Knights won the Cup. On Saturday, Kolesar and rugged Panthers player Ryan Lomberg squared off right after a faceoff during the first period. The Panthers won 4-2 with Tkachuk picking up two assists and getting involved in a scuffle with Vegas' Alex Pietrangelo as time expired.

The National Social Investment Programmes (NSIP) says over 1.5 million households in the country have benefited from the Conditional Cash Transfer programme of the federal government. Mrs Shehu said the beneficiary households received N20,000 each as part of the federal government’s efforts to alleviate poverty. School feedingMrs Shehu disclosed that the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme will commence across the country as soon as school resumes for the new session. She said the school feeding will also cater for the feeding of the Almajiri. N-PowerThe NSIP director noted that the federal government is aiming to develop the N-Power programme.

Whereas gas boilers burn gas to produce heat, heat pumps do something more complicated. As with a fridge, a heat pump contains a circuit of pipes containing a material called a refrigerant. Because they transfer heat from outside, rather than just converting electricity into heat, heat pumps can technically produce more energy than the electricity that is put into them. Describing this as the “magic” of heat pumps, Sansom explains how heat pumps use “free” energy from outside to hit an energy efficiency of over 100%. Unlike homes in Nordic countries, where heat pumps are commonplace – up to 60% of Norwegian homes are heated by heat pumps – British homes often have poor insulation.

Nigeria, with its diverse landscapes and rich cultural tapestry, offers an array of vacation options. Whether you're seeking a serene beach retreat, a cultural immersion, or an adventurous escapade, here are seven enticing end-of-the-year vacation ideas;1. From Tarkwa Bay to Elegushi Beach, Lagos offers beach resorts where you can revel in the sunset, enjoy water sports, and savour the coastal vibes. Jos offers a perfect setting to bid farewell to the year amidst nature. ADVERTISEMENTPulse NigeriaAs the year draws to a close, these vacation ideas cater to diverse tastes, ensuring that everyone can find an ideal escape.

Tata Motors is set to launch the Punch EV early next year; It will rival the likes of Citroen eC3 along with making an addition to the brand’s EV portfolioTata Motors has an array of new electric vehicles lined up for launch in the Indian market. As per the latest reports, the Punch EV will debut in India by the end of January 2024, closely followed by its launch and price announcement. In addition to this, this will be the first Tata EV to get a charging socket on the front profile. These cosmetic changes on the Tata Punch EV could be carried forward to the regular ICE Punch via a facelift update. The Punch EV will be based on Tata Motor’s Gen 2 Sigma architecture, which is a more electric-friendly version of the current ALFA platform.

MSG, short for monosodium glutamate, is one of the most popular flavour enhancers in the world. Mr. Atanda Lawal, an Ibadan-based journalist is one of the many people who found that monosodium glutamate as a flavour in food is bad for them. “I had stopped eating out because party foods usually have monosodium glutamate as a flavor. All meals get me bloated, very uncomfortable, and have body aches and even fever and achy limbs,” recounted Mr. Lawal. Mabel Ayanniyi is also careful with noodles after her doctor narrowed her frequent migraines at 15 to monosodium glutamate.

After having randy thoughts, he was said to have approached the boy, telling him to lead him to where he could defecate. As I saw the boy, who later gave his age as 15, I started having erection. They would tell me to lie down and start having anal sex with me. When I returned, he asked me to come inside where he was, gave me hemp to smoke and had anal sex with me. That was how I decided that I would also do it with any young boy that I come across.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted the ban it imposed two years ago on cryptocurrency transactions in the Nigerian banking system. The CBN announced the reversal of the policy in a circular by Haruna Mustapha, its Director of Financial Policy and Regulation. The CBN issued a circular in February 2021, restricting banks and other financial institutions from operating accounts for cryptocurrency service providers. “The guidelines supersedes the CBN circular of Feb. 5, 2021on the subject,” the director said. He, however, warned that banks and other financial institutions were still prohibited from holding, trading or transacting in cryptocurrencies on their account.

Kia Trademark Clavis Name – Hyundai Exter, Tata Punch Rival Incoming? Kia Clavis Name Trademarked – Potential Tata Punch Rival? The resounding success of the Tata Punch B1-segment SUV in the Indian market resulted in the launch of the Hyundai Exter . 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift Revealed – Here’s Everything We Know So Far2024 Kia Sonet Facelift Expected Price - With LogicKia Clavis Expected SpecificationsThe Kia Clavis is likely to feature the same powertrain options as the Hyundai Exter. 2024 Kia Sonet Bookings Open2024 Kia Sonet Facelift - Old Vs New - Variant-Wise Feature Comparison

The assistant kit manager of the Sunshine Stars, Taiwo Dosunmu, who was shot during gunmen’s attack on the team on December 7, is dead. The club confirmed that Dosunmu died on Friday, December 22 at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital where he was receiving treatment. “Taiwo Dosunmu was a very hard-working individual who took his job with all sense of seriousness. “His selflessness at the moment of the attack saved the lives of players and other members of Sunshine Stars management. The PUNCH reported that the Sunshine Stars were attacked along the Benin-Ore expressway on December 7 on their way to honour a Nigeria Premier Football League match against Bendel Insurance in Benin.

Lynda UkorI will walk her out of my houseTo be honest, if she hits me, I will walk away. A mother-in-law is also a mother that one adopts via love, which in turn leads to marriage. I think if my mother-in-law hits me, it is not only disrespectful to me, it is disrespectful to what I share with her son, and even disrespectful to her as a person. Another thing I would like to consider is putting my mother-in-law in my shoes; if she were to be my mother would I retaliate? In conclusion, I will not slap my mother-in-law in return; instead, I will just walk away from the scene.