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Sinar Daily
2 days ago
- Health
- Sinar Daily
Influencer couple stranded after trusting ChatGPT for travel advice
In another case reported by the American College of Physicians, a 60-year-old man was admitted to hospital after following ChatGPT's recommendation to substitute salt (sodium chloride) in his diet. A photo taken on March 31, 2023 in Manta, near Turin, shows a computer screen with the home page of the artificial intelligence OpenAI web site, displaying its chatGPT robot. - (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP) MADRID – A Spanish influencer couple was left stranded at the airport following inaccurate information provided by ChatGPT about visa requirements for their trip to Puerto Rico to attend a Bad Bunny concert. A viral video showed Mery Caldass breaking down in tears while being comforted by her boyfriend, Alejandro Cid, as they realised they were unable to travel. 'Usually, I do a lot of research, but this time I asked ChatGPT and it said it wasn't necessary,' Caldass said referring to the visa. However, she was not informed that an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) was required. Upon reaching the airport, airline staff told them they were not allowed to board the plane without the document. 'I don't trust it anymore, sometimes I even get angry at it (ChatGPT). 'I said you're useless, but at least give me the right information. 'Maybe it holds a grudge against me,' Caldass added, accusing the chatbot as though it bore resentment towards her. This was not the first time people had faced serious consequences from relying on artificial intelligence chatbot advice. In a case reported by the American College of Physicians, a 60-year-old man was admitted to hospital after following ChatGPT's recommendation to substitute salt (sodium chloride) in his diet. Photo for illustrative purposes only. - Photo: CANVA The man replaced it with sodium bromide purchased online, a substance once used in medicine in the early 20th century but now known to be dangerous if consumed in large quantities. Doctors confirmed the man had developed bromism after ingesting the chemical. The report stated that the man's error stemmed from a misinterpretation, as chloride-to-bromide substitutions are typically linked to cleaning agents, not food. – AGENCY
The South African
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The South African
MORE controversy over SA's driving licence card backlog
There's been another damning report this weekend by the Sunday Times regarding SA's driving licence card backlog. The national print title claims procurement officials from the Department of Transport (DOT) were wined and dined in France while SA's driving licence card backlog only worsened … At last count, SA's driving licence card backlog stands at 540 000. That's more than half a million motorists who are not legal on the roads. Of course, this is all down to the nation's quarter-century-old licence card machine. And the DOT's inability to procure a supplier for its ambitious Driving Licence Card Account (DLCA) system. Minister Creecy is coming under increased pressure over SA's driving licence card backlog. Image: File Worse still, reports BusinessTech , is the latest declaratory order application which now puts the entire procurement process on hold. As such, turnaround time for new cards now stretches to two months, and delays will likely continue well into 2026. R12 million has already been spent by the DOT on machine repairs this year. While an extra R4.4 million has been paid in overtime to employees to keep production running around the clock. The machine has allegedly broken down at least 160 times in its 26-year lifespan, proving its definitely time for a new solution. You won't be fined if you show your expired driving licence and proof of payment for your backlogged card. Image: File However, because 11 000 new orders come in every day, SA's driving licence card backlog is barely reducing. Normal card output is only in the region of 7 500 cards per day. However, with overtime, the DOT says it can do as many as 22 000 if the old machine continues running without another major breakdown. Therefore, to help ease frustration, the DOT has waived fees for temporary driving licence cards and suspended penalties for motorists with expired licences. However, you must be able to produce a valid receipt for a new licence to avoid a fine. The Auditor-General pulled the deal following an investigation into the procurement process irregularities. Image: MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP A contract worth R900 million was awarded to French firm Idemia earlier this year. However, this deal was pulled following an investigation by the Auditor-General (AGSA) over irregularities. Moreover, damning reports suggest a seven-person procurement delegation went to Europe to inspect the machines. However, the machines they were supposed to examine were not even located there. Instead, they inspected an unrelated machine owned by the bidding company. Following the investigation, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy applied for a declaratory order in the High Court. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Toronto Sun
29-07-2025
- Automotive
- Toronto Sun
Jeep owner Stellantis says has turned corner
Stellantis, the owner of the Jeep brand, believes it has turned a corner after suffering a 2.3-billion-euro net loss in the first half of the year Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP/File Paris (AFP) — Jeep owner Stellantis said Tuesday it sees sales revenue and profitability rebounding in the second half of the year despite taking a 1.5-billion-euro ($1.7-billion) hit from US tariffs. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The 15-brand group that also includes Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat, confirmed the preliminary announcement it made last week of a 2.3-billion-euro net loss in the first half of the year, as sales in North America continued to slump on an annual comparison. But Stellantis's new chief executive, Antonio Filosa, said the automaker is beginning to see 'gradual improvement' in sales volumes and revenues on a sequential basis 'despite intensifying external headwinds'. Like some of its rivals, Stellantis had suspended financial guidance due to the uncertainty surrounding US tariffs and regulatory changes, but it said it now sees an increase in revenues in the second half of the year as well as operating profit margin in the low single digits. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Under former chief executive Carlos Tavares the company had long targeted a double-digit margin, but it fell to just 0.7 percent. Stellantis also put a figure on the impact of the 25 percent US tariffs on auto imports: 1.5 billion euros for 2025 overall, of which 300 million euros was incurred in the first half of the year. Part of the turnaround was taking a 3.3-billion-euro charge, which Stellantis announced last week, which took into account the costs to adapting to new US regulations. Trump's massive tax and spending legislation, approved earlier this month, removed the penalties for not respecting the so-called CAFE fuel economy targets, meaning automakers can produce and sell more higher polluting cars in the United States. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This is allowing Stellantis to bring back a number of models, including pickup trucks and muscle cars, that had been phased out because of their internal combustion engines to meet fuel efficiency targets and pollution limits. Stellantis said this and a 'product wave' of 10 new models this year would support future performance. Company veteran Filosa took over as chief executive in June, half a year after Tavares left, in large part to haemorrhaging sales in North America. Filosa has shook up the company's management team and moved swiftly to jettison two billion euros of programmes considered as having poor prospects to quickly turn a profit, such as hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Stellantis shares slumped 3.7 percent in trading on the Paris stock exchange, which was up 0.5 percent overall. Stellantis shares have lost around 37 percent since the start of the year and 70 percent from their peak early last year. © 2025 AFP MLB Sunshine Girls Opinion Toronto & GTA Toronto & GTA
Toronto Sun
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Toronto Sun
U.S. tariffs help push Jeep owner Stellantis into big loss
Sales in North America continue to slump, down 25 per cent by volume in the second quarter year-on-year Published Jul 21, 2025 • Last updated 9 minutes ago • 2 minute read Jeep owner Stellantis said it felt the first effects of US tariffs in the first half of 2025. Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP/File PARIS — Jeep owner Stellantis said on Monday it suffered a massive loss in the first half of the year, when it felt the first impact of new US tariffs and took a massive charge following a change in US laws. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The 2.3-billion-euro ($2.7-billion) net loss in the first half of the year came as sales in North America continued to slump, down 25 percent by volume in the second quarter year-on-year. The carmaker, whose stable of brands also includes Peugeot, Citroen and Fiat, said first-half net revenues dropped 12.6 percent to 74.3 billion euros, according to the preliminary and unaudited results. Sales of vehicles fell by six percent in the second quarter year-on-year, after having dropped nine percent in the first three months of 2025. Stellantis said 'the early effects of US tariffs' had a 300-million-euro negative impact and disrupted its plans to boost its struggling performance in North America. Automakers have struggled to respond to US President Donald Trump's new US tariff of 25 percent on imported cars that are not largely made within North America. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The company, which also owns the Chrysler, Dodge and Ram Truck brands, paused production at some plants in Canada and Mexico in April as the tariffs went into force. Stellantis said the sharp drop in North American sales volume was 'due to factors including the reduced manufacture and shipments of imported vehicles, most impacted by tariffs,' as well as lower sales for corporate fleets. Restructuring charge Stellantis also took a 3.3-billion-euro charge, which it said was 'primarily related to programme cancellation costs and platform impairments, net impact of the recent legislation eliminating the CAFE penalty rate and restructuring'. Trump's massive tax and spending legislation, approved earlier this month, removed the penalties for not respecting the so-called CAFE fuel economy targets, meaning automakers can produce and sell more higher polluting cars in the United States. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The company said it was in the early stage of taking action to improve performance and profitability, with new products expected to deliver a larger impact in the second half of 2025. Stellantis suspended its financial guidance in April due to the heightened uncertainty generated by US tariffs. Analysts at finance group ODDO BHF said a drop in sales was widely expected and noted that new chief executives often clean house by passing new provisions or restructuring charges. Company veteran Antonio Filosa took over as chief executive in June and immediately launched a management shake-up. Filosa headed up the North American region that accounts for most company profits and whose struggles last year precipitated the sacking of Carlos Tavares, and has retained responsibility for the region. While the overall six-percent drop in sales volumes was in line with analyst expectations, according to ODDO BHF, the 25-percent drop was double the 12 percent foreseen by analysts. Shares in Stellantis fell 2.1 percent in morning trading on the Paris stock exchange, which was 0.4 percent lower overall. Stellantis said it would release audited first half results on July 29 as scheduled. Toronto & GTA Canada Football Toronto & GTA Editorial Cartoons
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Serie A in talks to play Milan vs Como in Australia
Serie A in talks to play Milan vs Como in Australia Serie A is in talks to host a February 2026 league fixture, Milan vs Como, in Australia, reports The Athletic. Milan vs Como, scheduled for the weekend of February 7-8, 2026, could be played in Australia. Advertisement On that weekend, the Stadio Meazza in San Siro will not be available, as it will host the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games. Milan vs Como could be played in Australia MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 15: Joao Felix of AC Milan is challenged by Alex Valle of Como during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Como at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 15, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) In an attempt to ease the fixture congestion at San Siro in February, Lega Serie A has already allowed Inter and Milan to play the opening 2025-26 league match at home. However, there could be a further change, as The Athletic reports that the game between Milan and Como could be played in Australia. Why Serie A allowed to play games abroad The ball of Italian Serie A is pictured before the Italian Serie A football match between Juventus and Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on March 10, 2024. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images) 'In what would be the first European league fixture to be played abroad, plans are being discussed for the fixture to be staged in the Western Australian city of Perth on the weekend of February 7-8, 2026,' The Athletic wrote. Advertisement Until not long ago, it was prohibited to play league matches abroad, but this past April, 'Relevent Sports settled a six-year-long lawsuit with the U.S Soccer Federation to try, paving the way for European domestic games to be held abroad.' MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 15: Lucas Da Cunha of Como celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Como at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 15, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Milan will start the 2025-26 campaign against newly promoted side Cremonese, who are also regional rivals from the Lombardy region. Como will also begin the new Serie A season at home, hosting Maurizio Sarri's Lazio.
