Examining the discrepancies and challenges in reported death toll figures during the Gaza conflict, focusing on the Ministry of Health's data accuracy. The chapter follows a data journalist's investigation into reliable statistics, highlighting contrasting figures from various sources like the UN and verification processes by organizations. Revealing a named list suggesting a higher death toll compared to official figures, with discussions on the impact and speculation of Israel's involvement.
When it comes to the chips used in artificial intelligence, one firm has the market locked up. We look at the rivals minded to steal Nvidia’s crown. The death toll from the war in Gaza has been disputed since the start; we cut through the numbers to find a reliable estimate (10:19). And our correspondent examines the great rematches of fiction (16:07).
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