Man caught riding e-scooter illegally along major Essex road in total darkness
The rider and e-scooter had no lighting on them and were "barely visible" to other drivers
We live in Britain's secret tipi village - here is why it's better than living in a house
Hippies living in a Welsh village known as Tipi Valley are growing cannabis and making their own booze.
Can you really feed a baby rib-eye steak? This is what happened when new mum FLORA GILL swapped unhealthy baby food pouches for gourmet dishes like veal schnitzel
Rib-eye, veal schnitzel and salmon en croute - for little ones? New mum Flora Gill swapped sugary pouches for gourmet fare prepared by her chef brother.
Essex Police seize e-scooter of man driving '20 miles home' on dark A-road
The e-scooter, capable of reaching speeds of up to 30mph, was being operated without any lighting.
Essex Police seize e-scooter of man driving '20 miles home' on dark A-road
The e-scooter, capable of reaching speeds of up to 30mph, was being operated without any lighting.
Tyler Perry emerges for first time since male accuser spoke out amid bombshell $260M sexual harassment lawsuit
Tyler Perry stepped back into public life when he resurfaced on Friday for the first time since the man who accused him of sexual harassment and assault in a new lawsuit finally spoke out.
The equestrian trio who covered for a killer: Beautiful, young Katie was raped and murdered by her sister's jockey boyfriend, then betrayed by 'friends'... now one confesses her shame
Jonathan Creswell charmed everyone he met, and if anybody suspected that his wide smile and knowing strut masked a profoundly sinister side, then they said nothing.
The popular Essex park with a water feature, cafe and soft play areas
It offers water jets, fountains, sidewinders, directional jets, and a cylinder spray
AI Slows Down Some Experienced Software Developers, Study Finds
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Contrary to popular belief, using cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools slowed down experienced software developers when they were working in codebases familiar to them, rather than supercharging their work, a new study found. AI research nonprofit METR conducted the in-depth study on a group of seasoned developers earlier this year while they used Cursor, a popular AI coding assistant, to help them complete tasks in open-source projects they were familiar with. Before the study, the open-source developers believed using AI would speed them up, estimating it would decrease task completion time by 24%. Even after completing the tasks with AI, the developers believed that they had decreased task times by 20%. But the study found that using AI did the opposite: it increased task completion time by 19%. The study's lead authors, Joel Becker and Nate Rush, said they were shocked by the results: prior to the study, Rush had written down that he expected "a 2x speed up, somewhat obviously." [...]
The slowdown stemmed from developers needing to spend time going over and correcting what the AI models suggested. "When we watched the videos, we found that the AIs made some suggestions about their work, and the suggestions were often directionally correct, but not exactly what's needed," Becker said. The authors cautioned that they do not expect the slowdown to apply in other scenarios, such as for junior engineers or engineers working in codebases they aren't familiar with. Still, the majority of the study's participants, as well as the study's authors, continue to use Cursor today. The authors believe it is because AI makes the development experience easier, and in turn, more pleasant, akin to editing an essay instead of staring at a blank page. "Developers have goals other than completing the task as soon as possible," Becker said. "So they're going with this less effortful route."
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'I sawed out my rotting teeth with a shoelace-I thought it would be like shelling peas but I was very wrong'
Grant Lakey, 61, from Essex, was forced to take drastic measures after he was unable to get an appointment with his local NHS dentist.
Umpire for today's Wimbledon women's final has upset players across the world - but shielded Emma Raducanu from her stalker
German Miriam Bley has sparked controversy for a series of gaffes and questionable decisions, which have outraged players across the globe.
I was an extra on Game Of Thrones - the cast showed their true colours when the cameras stopped rolling and one lead star was a nightmare
The high fantasy HBO series, based on novels by George RR Martin , follows (now infamously) the conflicting political dynasties on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos.
Huge seafront kite festival to take place next weekend as 'Southend's Alternative Airshow'
It has been dubbed "Southend's Alternative Airshow" after the previous event that was held in the city years ago
Zara Tindall dons rugby merch as she joins husband Mike to watch game in 'home away from home' Australia
Mike shared a glimpse of the fun at Sydney's Accor Stadium on Instagram today, marvelling over the game's 'incredible atmosphere' that saw Queensland 's victory over New South Wales.
Smitten Zara McDermott shows her support for boyfriend Louis Tomlinson as sings along at his concert in Zurich
The Love Island star, 28, and former One Direction member, 33, are believed to have started dating in March.
Love Island has lost its mojo and should be rested, says super fan SARAH PACKER who outlines 10-point plan to restore dating show to past glories - and that includes axing narrator Iain Sterling
Love Island is one of Britain's most successful television reboots.
Essex Police to crack down on fatal driving offences after 30 deaths so far this year
It will be focused on the fatal four offences of drink and drug driving, mobile phone use, speeding, and failing to wear a seatbelt.
Essex Police to crack down on fatal driving offences after 30 deaths so far this year
It will be focused on the fatal four offences of drink and drug driving, mobile phone use, speeding, and failing to wear a seatbelt.
Hornchurch pub The Good Intent reopens after huge six-figure revamp that has transformed the venue
More food has been added to the menu
The lovely Essex park with its own man-made beach, a zip line, cafe and skate ramp
Children can enjoy a bouncy castle and splash park during some weekends