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Stars unite against the Fifa Men’s World Cup

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Qatar’s Fifa Men’s World Cup in the spotlight as stars unite against the event

With the Fifa Men’s World Cup just days away, a whole host of stars have united against the major sporting event.

Pop sensation Dua Lipa has denied reports she is due to perform in Qatar. Lipa says she will “look forward to visiting [the country] when it has fulfilled all the human rights pledges it made.”

“I will not be performing and nor have I ever been involved in any negotiation to perform.”

Fifa has been slammed for selecting Qatar as the host nation amid the nation’s stance on same-sex relationships, human rights record and treatment of migrant workers.

It follows Rod Stewart taking a similar stance.

He says he was offered over $1 million to play in Qatar for the World Cup. But he turned it down.

Stewart believes performing wasn’t an option. He also believes the “Iranian [football team] should be out [of the World Cup] too for supplying arms.”

But not everyone has turned down the cash.

Robbie Williams and Jung Kook from BTS are both set to perform.

Meanwhile, British comedian Joe Lycett has issued a very public ultimatum to Qatar World Cup ambassador David Beckham.

Lycett has promised to donate 10,000 pounds of his own money to charity, if Beckham ends his deal with Qatar.

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Homosexuality is illegal in the country, and the comedian says he will shred the money just before the opening ceremony if Beckham refuses to cooperate.

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Can digital clones revolutionise work and education?

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AI startups have begun offering digital clones tailored for executives and educators alike.

These digital replicas, equipped with advanced machine learning algorithms, aim to streamline various aspects of their real-life counterparts’ roles.

Tom Finnigan from Talkbrands.ai joins to discuss #FEATURED

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Will Biden’s AI initiative fuel innovation or halt progress?

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Biden-⁠Harris administration announces key AI actions 180 days following President Biden’s landmark executive order.

In response to President Biden’s pivotal Executive Order on Advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Biden-Harris administration has unveiled significant actions aimed at bolstering the nation’s AI capabilities.

Dr. Karen Sutherland from UniSC joins to discuss. #featured

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Twitch looks to Tiktok: pretender or a perfect pairing?

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Twitch has introduced a new feature called the discovery feed, which functions similarly to TikTok’s feed.

This feature is designed to help users quickly find content they enjoy on the platform. With the discovery feed, users can preview numerous live streams and clips without encountering pre-roll ads, making it easier to browse and find something to watch within minutes.

The update is being rolled out to all users gradually, with the new Feed tab becoming available on the Twitch mobile app. This update aims to enhance the user experience by providing a more efficient way to discover and engage with content on Twitch.

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