Mika: Global Company Hires First AI As CEO

Nov 7 2023

Would you work for a robot?

Well, we all knew this day would come. Dictador, a Polish rum company, made headlines by appointing Mika, a humanoid robot, as its CEO.

Developed through a collaboration between Hanson Robotics and Dictador, Mika embodies the company’s values with advanced AI and machine learning capabilities.

However, there is a noticeable delay in Mika’s response time, as noted by FOX Business reporter Lauren Simonetti. David Hanson, CEO of Hanson Robotics, stressed the importance of humanizing AI for safety and effectiveness.

Mika, always operational, works tirelessly, making data-driven decisions and contributing to various tasks such as identifying potential clients and selecting artists for bottle designs. It operates 24/7 but won’t be responsible for major decisions, which remain in human hands.

Mika’s role extends to overseeing the Arthouse Spirits project, involving NFTs, and engaging with the DAO community. Mika is a more advanced version of Sophia, another AI robot created by Hanson Robotics. While Dictador’s decision to appoint a robot CEO is innovative, it follows a precedent set by a Chinese gaming firm appointing an AI-powered virtual humanoid as a subsidiary CEO.

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Let’s Move Malta: Week Of Sport Activities Launched

Nov 6 2023

On Monday, wife of the Prime Minister Dr. Lydia Abela, together with the Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation Clifton Grima, launched ‘Let’s Move Malta’, a week-long initiative focused on sports activities involving people from various walks of life.

Dr. Lydia Abela, who also serves as the President of Special Olympics Malta, emphasized the unifying power of sports.

“The beauty of sports is that it brings many people together,” stated Dr. Abela, in the presence of Sport Malta’s CEO, who, in collaboration with this entity under the Ministry, is spearheading this initiative.

It will kick off on Tuesday with sports activities led by athletes from Special Olympics Malta. Dr. Lydia Abela added that this initiative, aimed at promoting a healthier society, will also encourage more individuals to engage in physical activities.

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Minister Clifton Grima discussed the significant investments made in sports infrastructure in recent years. He noted that these facilities not only benefit athletes and sports enthusiasts but also cater to the general public.

“We are providing facilities of the highest standard, both nationwide and in schools, emphasizing the importance of sports and physical activity from a young age.”

Mark Cutajar, CEO of SportMalta, highlighted the importance of seizing opportunities through initiatives like these. He stressed that, through different aspects of life, including the workplace, individuals should engage in physical activity in the places where they spend most of their time. He stated that through this initiative, they want to show that anyone, regardless of age, can engage in physical activity anywhere.

The activities are spread across various sports complexes, including Kirkop Sports Complex, San Vinċenz De Paul Residential Home, Marsa Sports Complex, San Blas, and Cottonera Sports Complex.

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Robbery At Chubbz Burgers Naxxar In Early Hours Of Today

Nov 6 2023

A video sent to this newsroom shows a thief committing a robbery at Chubbz Burgers, Naxxar, this morning at around 04:00/05:00 am.

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A source has informed this newsroom that a police report has been filed so that the culprit is caught and brought to justice.

The thief can be seen flipping through the cash register and making his way with an amount of cash.

This is a developing story.

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Valletta Makes National Geographic’s List Of ‘Cool’ Destinations

Nov 6 2023

National Geographic just unveiled their Cool List 2024, featuring the 30 most exciting destinations to visit in the upcoming year.

Among them is Valletta, Malta’s capital city, described as: ‘gladiatorial combat returns to a Mediterranean city of epic views’.

The blog highlights the fact that the 2000 blockbuster Gladiator was filmed in the country, as a sequel is currently in the works.

‘ UNESCO World Heritage Site, its skyline of battlements and cathedral domes was shaped by a multinational order of knights who ruled Malta from the 16th to 18th centuries. Scenic terraces are set above a glittering waterfront, where wooden townhouse balconies overhang the narrow streets — add in year-round warm weather and it’s not just filmmakers who should be inspired to visit in 2024.’

What do you make of this description of our capital city?

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