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royal-visit2 years ago

King Charles's State Visit to France: Language Skills and Glamorous Gala at Palace of Versailles

King Charles will be using his French language skills during his state visit to France later this month, where he will address the French Senate. Originally planned as the first state visit for King Charles and Queen Camilla to strengthen European ties post-Brexit, the trip was rescheduled due to protests over pension changes. The visit will include ceremonial events in Paris and Bordeaux, with a focus on reinforcing business, cultural, and military ties with France. Queen Camilla will launch a Franco-British literary prize, and the trip will also address environmental concerns and climate change.

via BBC|
#diplomacy#france#king-charles
entertainment2 years ago

Anya Taylor-Joy's Spanish skills go viral, thanks to School of Rock.

Actress Anya Taylor-Joy has left fans spellbound after showcasing her fluent Spanish in a promotional video ahead of the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Fans flooded the star with praise and were stunned to learn that Spanish is actually her first language. Anya spent several years living in Argentina as a child and previously addressed her roots during an appearance on Saturday Night Live in 2021.

via Daily Mail|
#anya-taylor-joy#entertainment#language-skills
technology2 years ago

"Multilingual AI robot showcases advanced capabilities in creepy video"

UK startup Engineered Arts has developed a humanoid robot named Ameca, which uses OpenAI's GPT-3 technology for conversation and translations. Ameca boasts hyper-realistic facial expressions and can speak multiple languages, including Japanese, French, and Chinese. The robot's naturalistic responses have impressed viewers, with some suggesting a collaboration with Boston Dynamics' Atlas. Engineered Arts plans to release a beta version of the software to the public in the coming months.

via New York Post |
#ai#gpt-3#humanoid-robot
robotics2 years ago

Creepy video showcases advanced robot's language skills.

Engineered Arts has released a new video showcasing the language skills of Ameca, the "world's most advanced humanoid robot." The robot can speak multiple languages, including Japanese, German, Chinese, French, British English, and American English. Ameca can also perform a range of facial expressions, making it lifelike. The company is working on a walking version of the robot, but there are still many hurdles to overcome.

via Daily Mail|
#ameca#facial-expressions#humanoid-robot
entertainment2 years ago

Ben Affleck's Surprising Spanish Fluency Goes Viral

Ben Affleck surprised viewers during a Spanish radio interview promoting his film "Air" by speaking near-perfect Spanish, which he learned as a teenager while shooting a TV series in Mexico. Social media users expressed shock and admiration for his language skills, with some suggesting he should star in a Spanish-speaking movie. Affleck has previously spoken about his fluency in Spanish and credited his daughter's growing proficiency in the language for inspiring him to brush up on his skills.

via USA TODAY|
#ben-affleck#entertainment#interview