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The European Union (EU) is preparing a regulation that requires AI development companies to disclose the sources and copyrights of the data used for their generative AI training. This regulation is being introduced to address concerns about "copyright infringement by AI," as seen in models such as ChatGPT, and to prevent related controversies. The European Parliament is calling for AI development companies to disclose the use and content of copyrighted data when building and operating systems. If the final bill is passed, it will become the world's first law with extensive regulations on data use for AI. Generative AI models, such as ChatGPT, learn to create their own content by collecting billions of existing texts, images, videos, and other data. However, OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, which has over 100 million active users per month, has not disclosed the source of the raw data used for AI training. The European Parliament plans to pass the final version of the AI

Every year, there is a flood threat in the California mountains due to snow and glacier melting. However, this year, with an expected snowfall of over 76cm following last winter, farmers need to prepare for a higher flood risk. Environmental experts have explained that this year's flood threat is more severe than before because of the larger amount of melting snow and ice in the mountains. Therefore, there is a high possibility of floods occurring in major rivers and lakes in the region. Particularly, the areas around Tulare Lake, San Joaquin River, and Eastern Sierra lack sufficient water storage facilities, which could potentially cause damage to crops, residences, and infrastructure when the snow melts. For these reasons, farmers need to prepare for flood risks, and local residents should also pay attention to safety. Daniel Swain, a climatologist at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), recently stated that "a tremendous amount of snow will soon melt&qu

 "US and Philippines recently conducted their largest-ever joint military exercise in the South China Sea, involving over 17,600 military personnel. The exercise aimed to enhance the interoperability and capabilities of both countries' armed forces and address security challenges in the region. The US provided a range of aircraft, while the Philippine military contributed fighter jets, helicopters, and artillery. The exercise was watched live by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The drill was carried out amidst rising tensions between the US and China, with China claiming that the exercise was an 'attempt to target China'. The US and the Philippines have maintained a mutual defense treaty since 1951, and the Balikatan exercises are a tangible manifestation of their military partnership under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Arrangement (EDCA)."

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  "Michael J. Fox, star of 'Back to the Future', shares update on his life 37 years after the movie's release." 'Michael J. Fox, the star of Back to the Future, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease when he was only 30 years old. In the movie, Back to the Future, he played the role of Marty McFly, a teenager who travels through time with his eccentric scientist friend, Dr. Emmett Brown, played by Christopher Lloyd. Interestingly, 37 years after the movie's release, Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd reunited to reminisce about their time together on the set. In a recent interview, Michael J. Fox opened up about his battle with Parkinson's disease and how it has impacted his life and career. Christopher Lloyd, who played the role of Doc Brown, is now 84 years old, while Michael J. Fox is 61 years old. Despite the 20-year age gap, it was heartwarming to see Michael J. Fox leaning on Christopher Lloyd for support during their reunion. It was a beau

  This story is set in an ideal society of the future where everything is evenly distributed and everyone lives fairly. In this society, everyone wears the same clothes, eats the same food, and lives in identical houses. Additionally, elements such as emotions and colors have been eliminated. The protagonist, Jonas, was selected to perform a new job in this ideal society at the age of twelve. He becomes a "Receiver of Memory," receiving memories from previous generations. As a Receiver, Jonas receives memories from the past and discovers what has been removed from the ideal society. He comes to realize the importance of emotions, colors, music, freedom, and love, and this awareness shakes his world. Using the memories he receives, Jonas begins to find new ways to improve society's flaws. However, as he pursues this, conflicts arise between his thoughts and the traditions of the ideal society. These conflicts lead Jonas to feel anxiety and pain about his life and eventuall

  The One and Only Ivan is a story about the lives of animals living in a large shopping mall called the Big Top Mall. The main character is Ivan, a retired circus gorilla who is the only animal gorilla living in the mall and performing in shows. One day, Ivan meets a new elephant named Stella who tells him about her desire for freedom and introduces him to the other animals living in the mall, making Ivan realize his own situation and surroundings. As Ivan and the animals discover that they are confined by humans, they begin to consider their rights and the responsibility of humans towards them. They strive to find a way to change their situation and fight for their rights, eventually understanding each other and working together towards their common goal. In order to raise awareness of their situation and rights, the animals write a letter to the mall's owner, demanding better living conditions and their right to live in a free environment. They also launch a campaign on the inte

  Wonder is famous for its detailed character descriptions and touching story. The book conveys the value of a child's growth and diversity. The story revolves around the main character, August, a 10-year-old boy with a facial deformity that has caused him to endure discrimination and isolation in his daily life since birth. One day, his parents decide to transfer August to a new school. When August first arrives at his new school, he finds it difficult to adapt to the new environment, and feels that all the students are looking at him as if he is hopeless. There were many people at school who criticized August. In this situation, August goes through various trials and errors with his new friends, and learns to accept his differences. He shows his strengths and abilities. The most impressive scene is the graduation ceremony where August is recognized for his growth and development. In this scene, August's teachers, principal, classmates, and family congratulate him and recogniz

  The Giver- Lois Lowry The One and Only Ivan -Katherine Applegate Bridge to Terabithia- Katherine Paterson Holes-Louis Sachar The Tale of Despereaux- Kate DiCamillo When You Reach Me-Rebecca Stead Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry- Mildred D. Taylor A Wrinkle in Time- Madeleine L'Engle The City of Ember-Jeanne DuPrau Charlotte's Web- E.B. White Island of the Blue Dolphins-Scott O'Dell Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH-Robert C. O'Brien The Westing Game- Ellen Raskin The View from Saturday-E.L. Konigsburg The Witch of Blackbird Pond-Elizabeth George Speare Maniac Magee-Jerry Spinelli The Higher Power of Lucky- Susan Patron

  The City of Ember is a story where one day, strange noises cause a decrease in power and food, and water no longer comes from the taps. Despite this, the city's citizens strive to maintain their daily lives. To solve the power shortage, citizens use flashlights in the darkness or invent new light bulbs to save power. As for the food problem, citizens efficiently use food storage and share food to help each other. Furthermore, many jobs exist within the city, and citizens work hard to perform their respective roles. For example, the protagonist, Lina, is responsible for repairing the city's light bulbs, while Doon repairs pipes. Other citizens borrow books from the library or shop for groceries at a store. The citizens of the city discover new knowledge and technologies and tirelessly work to solve problems, highlighting their passion and courage in the story. However, as more citizens have lived in the underground city for over 200 years, survival is becoming increasingly dif

  News-O-Matic: News-O-Matic is a daily email newsletter and online platform that provides various news articles, games, quizzes, photos, and other content. It covers a wide range of topics and provides explanations of new words and phrases to help children easily understand the articles. The difficulty level of the articles is divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced, and children can select more challenging articles as they grow. Youngzine: Youngzine is an online learning platform that includes reading and problem-solving activities. It covers international news as well as a variety of topics such as science, history, art, sports, and movies. It provides articles in English with everyday language that children use, as well as scientific and academic terminology to help children improve their English skills. It also offers interactive features such as games, quizzes, and puzzles, allowing children to improve their reading comprehension and acquire knowledge. Kids News: Kids N

 IXL is an online learning platform that provides practice problems for students in various learning fields, including math, science, social studies, and English. This app offers problems tailored to various grades and levels of learning, from elementary school to high school, allowing students to progress through self-directed learning and measure their achievements. The problems on the IXL app are broken down into easily understandable segments for students, and immediate feedback is provided after each problem is solved, allowing students to assess their skills and improve them. Additionally, the app recommends additional problems for students to practice on for any problems they were unable to solve. The IXL app also offers a reporting feature that allows parents to monitor their child's learning progress. Information such as whether a problem was solved correctly and how much time was taken is provided to help parents understand and improve their child's learning progress.

  1.Duolingo   It is the most popular app with a wide range of learning features and game-like functions that make learning English enjoyable. You can learn various skills such as vocabulary, grammar, listening, and speaking. It is one of the most popular apps because it offers fun and interactive game-like features for learning. 2.Babbel  This app is suitable for learners of all levels, from beginners to advanced, with a focus on conversational learning. You can learn English sentences used in various situations through conversational learning. It is suitable for learners of all levels, from beginners to advanced. 3.Memrise This app is specialized in vocabulary learning and provides various game-like functions that make learning enjoyable. Memrise, which allows you to learn a variety of languages, emphasizes word learning and provides a variety of tools for high-level vocabulary. 4.Rosetta Stone  This app is suitable for advanced language learners and provides intensive learning featu

IB, AP, A-level are all high school education programs recognized internationally for college admission. These programs provide specialized education for college admission and are favored by world-renowned universities.IB (International Baccalaureate): An internationally established educational program started in Switzerland for students aged 16-19. It provides a general education including six major subject areas and is aimed at students with high levels of learning ability and international interests in all subjects. AP (Advanced Placement): A college admission program started in the United States that provides college-level education in high school courses. Through the AP exam, students can obtain credits recognized as already completed at college. A-level: An educational program for college admission in the UK for students aged 16-18. It evaluates students' abilities and knowledge by taking exams on the courses they have taken to meet the admission requirements of universities.

  The Vanda Science International Competition is an internationally recognized science competition for students. The competition is supported by VANDA Research and the National University of Singapore. The competition covers a wide range of scientific disciplines, including mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, programming, and engineering. Participants must first compete in an online qualifying round to advance to the final round, where research-based problems are presented. Participating in the competition offers young students an opportunity to gain valuable experience and knowledge in various scientific fields and serves as a great platform for those who are passionate about pursuing a career in science. The Vanda Science 2023 competition is open to students in grades 3 to 11 (Primary 3 to Secondary 5). The school-based competition will take place on June 15-16, 2023 (paper-based), and the private candidate competition will be held on June 17, 2023 (online). register To partic