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China Bans Hidden Car Door Handles Over Safety Concerns
China has become the first country to ban hidden car door handles on electric vehicles (EVs) due to safety concerns, according to BBC World and BBC Technology reports. The new regulations, prompted by scrutiny from safety watchdogs and deadly incidents involving EVs, will only allow cars to be sold if they have a mechanical release both on the inside and outside of their doors.
The decision follows several incidents, including two fatal crashes in China involving Xiaomi EVs where power failures were suspected to have prevented the doors from opening, BBC World reported. These incidents raised concerns about the safety of hidden door handles, which have become popular in the EV market, particularly with Tesla vehicles.
The ban mandates that all new EVs must have a mechanical release for the doors, ensuring occupants can exit the vehicle even in the event of a power failure. This move aims to address the potential dangers associated with relying solely on electronic systems for door operation in emergency situations.
Kaduna Kidnap Victims Return Home After Escape
In Nigeria, eighty kidnapped worshippers from Kaduna state returned home after escaping their captors, BBC World reported. The victims were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in the remote village of Kurmin Wali.
According to state police spokesman Mansur Hassan, the 80 individuals escaped on the day of their abduction but remained hidden in neighboring villages for two weeks, fearing recapture. "Due to fear of being captured again," they delayed their return, Hassan told the BBC. Authorities are currently working to secure the release of the remaining 86 people still being held. The attack was part of a wave of violence in the region. The chairs strewn across the floor of one of the churches raided last month hints at the panic the attack caused.
San Francisco Uncovers Illegal Operations Disguised as Convenience Stores
In San Francisco, city officials have uncovered multiple secret drug and gambling dens operating under the guise of convenience stores, Fox News reported. These illicit operations were located in the Tenderloin, a downtown neighborhood known for illicit activity and homelessness.
City Attorney David Chiu stated that at least nine such dens have been shut down or sued in the past 18 months. These establishments were allegedly involved in a range of illegal activities, including gambling, selling illegal drugs, possessing firearms, and trafficking stolen goods. They also violated the city's nighttime safety ordinance.
AI-Generated Content Sparks Backlash on Social Media
Artificial intelligence (AI) generated content, often referred to as "AI slop," is transforming social media, leading to a growing backlash, according to BBC Technology. One example cited by the BBC was an AI-generated image of two emaciated South Asian children with beards, one missing limbs, holding a sign asking for likes on Facebook. The image, filled with tell-tale signs of AI creation, went viral, garnering nearly one million likes and heart emojis.
Théodore, who spoke with the BBC, expressed his dismay at the image's popularity. "It boggled my mind. The absurd AI," he said, highlighting the growing concern over the proliferation and acceptance of AI-generated content, even when it is clearly flawed or potentially exploitative.
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