Historical Events
Godfather of AI Sounds Alarm
Geoffrey Hinton 'the Godfather of AI" resigns from Google to speak out about the dangers of AI - eliminating jobs and creating a world where many may “not be able to know what is true anymore” [1]
Russian Losses Mount
US White Houses estimates Russia has lost 100,000 troops so far in 2023 invading Ukraine, with 20,000 killed. Half of those losses from Wagner mercenaries. [1]
Famous Deaths
Gordon Lightfoot (1938-2023)
Canadian folk singer ("Sundown"; "The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald"), dies at 84 [1]
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About May 1, 2023
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 1 year and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: Labour Day (India), May Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Last Night - Morgan Wallen
#1 Song: Miracle - Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding
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