Google co-founder Sergey Brin has returned from retirement to actively contribute to the company's AI development, driven by the transformative potential of generative AI. Brin is deeply involved in training Google's Gemini models, aiming for artificial general intelligence. He considers AI more impactful than previous tech revolutions, focusing on expanding Google's computational capabilities to meet the surging demand.
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Kate, a UK woman, bravely shared her horrific experience of being drugged and raped by her husband, who also took photographs of the assaults. Despite initial setbacks, including the CPS's initial decision not to press charges and her own withdrawal of the case, she persevered.
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