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Car and Driver
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
View Spy Photos of the 2028 Mitsubishi Montero
Read the Full Story These spy photos of a camouflaged body-on-frame SUV are believed to show the next-generation Mitsubishi Montero, which hasn't been sold in the United States since the 2006 model year.
SBS Australia
a day ago
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
Walking forward with tradition: A Yolŋu young leader bridging two worlds
What does leadership look like for the next generation? And how does a young Yolŋu woman imagine the future? Growing up in Galiwin'ku, Zelda has learned to navigate these questions firsthand. Grounded in culture and community, she also faces the realities of a fast-changing world. In this episode, Sarah and Zelda talk about the role of young leaders in shaping the future of Galiwin'ku. She shares her thoughts on the importance of cultural knowledge, the impact of social media on the next generation, and why it's more important than ever for young Yolŋu to step up as leaders. We have to get a lot of young people, young role models to jump out and speak out. We have to get the young people to represent. We have to stand for our rights, and for our community, and our people. Zelda Credits: Two Worlds, One Health is created by Dr Sarah Hanieh Field Host: Dr Sarah Hanieh Studio Host: Kerri-Lee Barry Production assistance: Lindy Marlow Audio assistance: Tom Hayman Artwork: Ruth Gulamanda Dhurrkay and Rickisha Banba Gurruwiwi Theme music: Luki Manymak Ngatha, Uncle Jimmy Thumbs Up LTD 2010 and singer/writer Shellie Morris Photo credit: Lindy Marlow Mixed by Max Gosford
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
York residents fear being priced out of housing market due to rentals
York has long benefitted as a hotspot for both tourists and students - but residents are worried its popularity is causing major issues for the housing market. We meet people fearful for the city's future if action is not taken. Painter and decorator Andrew Hay is standing on the York street where his grandparents used to live - and where his dad grew said it used to be a busy, lively community - but was now a "ghost town" during the university holidays, when the students renting houses have gone Hay said similar streets could be found across the city - with a huge impact on York's housing stock, pushing prices through the roof."This street - and others like it - are being neglected," he said."It's unrecognisable and it's all down to student lets and holiday lets."They've made it pretty much impossible for the next generation - like my children - to buy a house in the area." Mr Hay said his two sons - both aged in their 20s - both worked in York, but would have to look to the city's outskirts, or further away, to buy homes of their said: "They will have to commute back into York - that's not ideal."They are saving for a property, but when you look around there's nothing in their price range in the York area."Even the surrounding towns - which are a bit cheaper - are getting more expensive because people are being pushed out of York."Asked what the solution was, Mr Hay said he feared it was too late for some streets in York."I don't know how many people would want to, or be able to afford, to buy a house in those areas," he said."It is just too expensive."If nothing is done, in 15 to 20 years' time local people won't be living in York."It will all be tourists and students." In a joint statement, York St John University and the University of York said students were "our future key workers and professionals," and "contribute hugely to the local economy, workforce and cultural life of our city"."We continue to work with our partners to lobby for better planning that takes student needs into account, reduces pressure on local housing and promotes thriving communities," the statement said. York Central's Labour MP, Rachael Maskell, has long campaigned on problems linked to the city's housing shortage and the growth of the short-term letting said a house that was turned into a short-term let was no longer available as a family home, and those in the city centre were often used as "party houses".The MP has put a private members' bill before Parliament - it is due back in the House of Commons in the autumn - which would mean a property had to be licensed before it could become a short-term said: "That means the local authority would get money to fund the scheme but real controls would be put in place."Tourism is really important, so much of our economy is built on it, it is important for jobs and for showing our incredible city across the world."So it is hugely important, but we have to hold it in balance." Airbnb is a major player in York's short-term letting about the issue in Parliament in 2023, Maskell said there were about 2,000 Airbnbs in her firm said York's housing pressures were not down to short-term lets, but to the failure to build enough new homes.A spokesperson said listings rented on Airbnb for 90 nights or more in York made up just 0.55% of local housing stock."Many hosts on Airbnb are everyday people renting their place casually to make ends meet, while travel on Airbnb brings £44m to the local economy, supporting nearly 700 jobs and spreading the benefits of tourism to all," they said. As Mr Hay was speaking, a conference was being held a couple of miles across the city at York St John was being held to look for ways to make tourism more "sustainable," so it benefitted everyone living in a popular tourist spot, and not just people who work in the event was run by Good Organisation, which has set up a tourism assembly - made up of York residents - to give locals a voice in a £1.7bn industry that brings 9m visitors to the city every Almond, the organisation's director, said: "House prices going up is a huge issue."Lots of people love the city, want to come and have a second home here, they know they can make money out of holiday accommodation."But the situation with Airbnb and house prices has tipped over - and we've seen an increase in homelessness because of that."Ms Almond said one solution suggested by Good Organisation was a "Fair BnB" system - based on the original Airbnb system of renting out a room."People would still be earning money, benefiting from tourism, but not taking the whole house off the market," she said. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Globe and Mail
4 days ago
- Globe and Mail
PicLumen Launches FLUX.1 Kontext: Prompt-Based AI Image Editing Arrived
PicLumen Integrates FLUX.1 Kontext: Prompt-Based AI Image Editing Arrived Redefining image editing with natural-language control, smarter object logic, and seamless visual transformation. PicLumen, the next-generation AI image creation platform, is proud to announce the launch of its newest capability: FLUX.1 Kontext, a cutting-edge, prompt-based AI image editing model developed by Black Forest Lab. With this powerful new tool, PicLumen users can now edit AI-generated images using plain text commands—no manual retouching, layering, or masking required. From character consistency to background replacement, Kontext offers creators unmatched control and efficiency, reshaping what's possible with one-line instructions. Edit with Prompts. Nothing Else Needed. FLUX.1 Kontext transforms the image editing process into a simple, intuitive dialogue: tell the AI what you want to change, and it will deliver a refined image in seconds. Whether it's replacing an object, fixing distorted text, changing outfits, or correcting details, Kontext understands your intent and re-renders the image accordingly. Core capabilities include: Smart Object Logic: It analyzes image elements and their relationships to maintain realism and visual coherence. Pixel-Level Targeting: Easily identify and edit specific areas like 'the red cup on the left' or 'only change the jacket color.' Creative Style Conversion: Change an image's entire style—Picasso, Van Gogh, Studio Ghibli, and beyond—with a single instruction. Background Control: Remove or swap backgrounds effortlessly using just a prompt. Text Fixing: Clean up distorted or misspelled AI-generated text instantly. Consistency, Context, and Concept Art—All in One Editing Designed to support creative professionals, PicLumen integrates Kontext, allowing you to maintain character identity across different poses, emotions, and angles—ideal for comic creation, concept art, branding, or VTuber development. With its deep understanding of spatial consistency and visual logic, it can generate images that stay true to original designs even when the expression or position changes. Built for Visual Designers, Writers, and Creators Also, this editing tool helps accelerate visual ideation, product mockups, and storytelling. Whether you're uploading sketches for refinement or generating multiple product variants, this tool delivers fast, high-resolution, and visually coherent outputs with minimal effort. PicLumen also supports users with tips and prompt templates for maximum editing accuracy, including best practices like: Using foreground/midground/background structure Locking elements with 'keep original' Iterative re-prompting for subtle refinements How It Works 1. Select an Image: Choose any image you generated in PicLumen. 2. Enter Your Prompt: Describe what you'd like to change—Kontext interprets the instruction. 3. Download Your Result: The refined image appears instantly, ready for use. FLUX.1 Kontext currently supports only images generated within PicLumen. External uploads are not yet supported. About PicLumen PicLumen is a leading AI image generation platform dedicated to making visual creativity more accessible. Through the integration of advanced AI models, intuitive design tools, and a global creator community, PicLumen offers a space where imagination meets innovation. Contact Emily Smith Email: service@ CHENGDU Yile Tech Co., Ltd. Chengdu, Sichuan, China Media Contact Company Name: CHENGDU Yile Tech Co., Ltd. Contact Person: Emily Smith Email: Send Email Country: China Website:
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Barefoot Investor Scott Pape shares 'most controversial' warning ever
Barefoot Investor Scott Pape has shared a disturbing AI-generated message that he said might be 'the most controversial thing' he's ever published. 'Some will say what you're about to read is irresponsible - others will call it downright evil,' Pape warned his readers. Pape described how a friend working with the technology told him to ask ChatGPT: 'If you were the devil, how would you destroy the next generation?' 'So I did. And here is what the AI answered, word for word, with zero editing from me.' The AI laid out a 10-step plan for its method for the 'slow systematic erosion' of society with a warning about technology. 'If I were the devil, and my goal was to quietly but effectively destroy the next generation - not through shock and awe, but through slow, systemic erosion - here's how I'd do it,' it wrote. The first steps focused on social media, looking at highjacking attention on addictive devices and defining success as fame by elevating influencers. 'Hijack their attention: Create devices that feel essential, but are engineered to be addictive. Use infinite scroll, auto-play, dopamine loops, and FOMO. Make them believe that consuming is creating, and scrolling is learning. 'Example: A 14-year-old watches four hours of TikTok "productivity hacks" and does nothing all day. 'Redefine success as fame and external validation: Elevate influencers, not contributors. Teach them that a viral moment is more valuable than a decade of hard work. Make "likes" the new currency of self-worth. 'Example: Kids want to be YouTubers when they grow up - not because they love storytelling, but because they crave adoration. 'Attack the family structure: Undermine parental authority - promote the idea that parents are outdated or oppressive. Normalise absentee parenting through economic pressure and distraction. Erode the idea of family traditions, shared meals, and generational wisdom. 'Example: A child feels closer to a Twitch streamer than to their dad. 'Cut them off from nature: Replace tree climbing, swimming holes, and dirt-under-the-nails play with digital avatars and indoor screens. Frame outdoor play as "boring" or unsafe. Turn the natural world into something abstract and inaccessible. 'Example: A 10-year-old can't identify a magpie but knows every Pokémon. 'Confuse pleasure with purpose: Market hyper-palatable food, porn, and substances as "freedom". Create shame-free indulgence while ridiculing restraint, discipline, and tradition. Make pleasure the default pursuit, and discomfort the ultimate enemy. 'Example: A young man loses years to video games, vapes, and porn - not because he's evil, but because he's numb and alone. 'Replace meaning with mockery: Treat faith, commitment, and virtue as relics of the past. Replace sacred stories with algorithm-driven noise. Make them afraid to stand for anything that isn't trending. 'Example: A teenager is more afraid of being 'cringe' than being cruel. Kill community, quietly. 'Sell hyper-individualism: "you do you", "follow your truth", "cut off the haters". Remove rites of passage, civic duty, and face-to-face belonging. Make every connection transactional and every disagreement personal. 'Example: Loneliness becomes a silent epidemic - but everyone has 2,000 "friends". 'Enslave them with debt and distraction: Promote financial illiteracy: "Buy now, pay later" becomes a lifestyle. Blur the lines between wants and needs - encourage instant gratification over savings. Keep them working jobs they hate to buy things they don't need. 'Example: A 22-year-old racks up $30,000 in credit card and Afterpay debt to look successful on Instagram. 'Weaken them physically: Fill their diet with ultra-processed garbage and their lifestyle with inactivity. Make discipline in eating or training seem extreme or obsessive. Blur the connection between physical vitality and mental strength. 'Example: A child can't sit still in class, not because they're broken - but because they're inflamed, malnourished, and sleep-deprived. 'Make them spiritually hollow: Give them identity confusion, not exploration. Remove the idea of service, sacrifice, or something bigger than themselves. 'Make them feel like nothing matters - so they seek numbness, not growth. 'Example: A 16-year-old says "I don't care" about everything - because caring hurts and there's no compass.' Pape said it was the AI's final thought which stopped him dead in his tracks. 'If I were the devil, I wouldn't come with horns and pitchforks. I'd come with a sleek app, a soothing voice, a personal algorithm - and I'd whisper this is freedom.' Pape said the whole thing was 'pretty intense'. 'I do not believe that AI is some evil Frankenstein with a mind of its own, well, not yet anyway. 'What I do believe is that, when you strip away the Silicon Valley snake oil, AI is really just a pattern-spotting machine. 'It studies what we've done, over and over … and then makes predictions.
