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News about painting, AGI, virus, and sports (Saturday, September 5)

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A judge in Argentina approves an agreement regarding the stolen painting Damesportret (Ladies' Portrait). Now it will be returned to heir Marei von Saher. The case ends, and the family donates 2750 euros to hospitals.

OpenAI CEO Greg Brockman says that the era of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) has begun. He means AI that works independently and is better than humans. Professor Jan Broersen and advisor Ilyaz Nasrullah find that term unclear.

On Friday evening, a remarkable sunset was visible in Brabant, from Eindhoven to Breda. That resulted in photos, and Vincent Guerre is also writing a satirical book. In it, he explains Brussels and European decisions through the sun.

In the Netherlands, at least nine people were infected with the West Nile virus this mosquito season. Last week, someone died from the virus in Utrecht, but large outbreaks do not seem likely. Experts expect more infections through mosquitoes that bit infected birds.

Jorinde van Klinken placed third in the Diamond League final for discus throw in Brussels. The athlete from Groningen Atletiek threw 64.66 meters, and Jessica Schilder also finished third. Gymnast Bart Deurloo is retiring permanently and will become a World Championship ambassador in Rotterdam.

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