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Japan literary laureate unashamed about using ChatGPT

Japan literary laureate unashamed about using ChatGPT

The winner of Japan's most prestigious literary award has acknowledged that about "five percent" of her futuristic novel was penned by ChatGPT, saying generative AI had helped unlock her potential.

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Zverev taken to brink in five-set Australian Open thriller

Zverev taken to brink in five-set Australian Open thriller

World number six Alexander Zverev was pushed to the limit at the Australian Open on Thursday, needing five gruelling sets to beat Slovak qualifier Lukas Klein.

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Holders La Rochelle face 'crucial' Champions Cup week

Holders La Rochelle face 'crucial' Champions Cup week

Double Champions Cup winners La Rochelle are among a host of clubs battling for a place in the Champions Cup last 16 when they head to Sale in Pool 2 on Sunday in the final weekend of the group stage.

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Shanghai's elderly seek romance at Ikea lonely hearts club

Shanghai's elderly seek romance at Ikea lonely hearts club

More than a decade after Ikea tried to kick them out, the raucous Shanghai pensioners' matchmaking group that gathers weekly in the furniture store's cafeteria is still very much alive and kicking.

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Lakers post convincing win over Mavs despite Doncic return

Lakers post convincing win over Mavs despite Doncic return

The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by a near triple-double from Anthony Davis, spoiled Luka Doncic's return from injury with a convincing 127-110 NBA victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.

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Swiatek survives epic to make Australian Open third round

Swiatek survives epic to make Australian Open third round

Iga Swiatek came back from the brink to beat unseeded American Danielle Collins in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday, extending her winning run to 18 matches.

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Pacers acquire All-Star forward Siakam from Raptors

Pacers acquire All-Star forward Siakam from Raptors

The Indiana Pacers acquired Cameroonian All-Star Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors Wednesday in a deal that sends Bruce Brown to Toronto.

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Police clear Giddey after allegations of inappopriate relationship

Police clear Giddey after allegations of inappopriate relationship

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey won't face charges after a police investigation into allegations he had an improper relationship with an underage girl, police in Newport Beach, California, said Wednesday.

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Singapore transport minister resigns over corruption charges

Singapore transport minister resigns over corruption charges

Singapore's prime minister announced on Thursday the resignation of his transport chief after he was charged with 27 offences in a corruption probe that has also ensnared a billionaire hotel tycoon.

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Apple loosens grip on iPhone apps - with a catch

Apple loosens grip on iPhone apps - with a catch

After a years-long legal battle, Apple says it will begin allowing iPhone app developers to use alternative payment systems -- but they will still have to pay fees and meet various conditions.

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