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Imagine a tool that can transform text into vivid images. This ability, an intersection of art and technology, relies on the vast undertaking of training neural networks. Initially, the fruits of early experiments were often obscure, resembling abstract art more than informative visuals. But like an artist perfects their brushstroke over years, these systems have evolved, offering not just daring creativity but also precision in recreating, say, an illustrious historical figure’s likeness. Fascinating, isn’t it? As these…

EDITORIAL | Somalia's foreign minister, Minister Balal Cusman Balal Osman, was left with an egg in his face on Thursday after presenting the wrong flag when he hosted Russian diplomat Mikhail Golovanov in Mogadishu. Instead of placing the Russian miniature flag in front of the visiting ambassador, Mr Ottoman's team placed the Dutch flag upside down. It may have been a mistake . But it may well be a depiction of President Mohamed Farmajoo's government and the way it treats its image. Mr. Golovanov's visit was supposed…