Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is encountering significant backlash from critics concerning its fact-checking capabilities, particularly in light of the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) recently released a report highlighting deficiencies in the platform’s Community Notes feature, which is designed to allow users to flag and correct misleading […]
In a groundbreaking proposal, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, has set the stage for what could be a monumental shift in how state funds are managed. His suggestion to allocate a portion of Florida’s $205 billion Retirement System Trust Fund into Bitcoin not only positions the state at the forefront of cryptocurrency adoption but […]
Coframe, an innovative player in the website optimization landscape, has made headlines by securing $9.3 million in a recent seed funding round. This substantial investment, co-led by esteemed venture capital firms Khosla Ventures and NFDG, showcases the growing confidence in artificial intelligence-driven solutions for marketing and web performance enhancement. Founded with the mission to utilize […]
China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has adapted Meta’s cutting-edge open-source AI model, Llama, to develop a specialized military tool called ChatBIT. This innovation primarily comes from researchers affiliated with the Academy of Military Science and other PLA-linked institutions. ChatBIT is fine-tuned for military applications, focusing on critical tasks such as decision-making and intelligence processing. Reports […]
The cryptocurrency landscape has recently been rocked by revelations from a high-profile court case in Boston, where Liu Zhou, the founder of the digital trading firm MyTrade, admitted to engaging in fraudulent activities. This plea comes on the heels of a sprawling FBI investigation, known as “Operation Token Mirrors”, which has brought to light significant […]
For many eager travelers worldwide, planning a trip to the UK is about to change significantly. Effective from November 27, 2024, non-British and non-Irish citizens will be required to secure permission to travel in advance, either through an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or an eVisa. This new measure not only modernizes the immigration process but […]
As the stakes of national security rise, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is preparing for a landmark update of its governance over global undersea communications cables. This forthcoming revision is notable; it marks the first major update since 2001. Undersea cables are critical components of the global internet infrastructure, responsible for transmitting over 95% […]
In a significant move towards enhancing road safety and reducing traffic accidents, Toyota and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) announced a joint investment of 500 billion yen (approximately $3.27 billion) by 2030. This initiative is centered on the development of an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) platform focused on improving driver-assistance technology. The companies aim to […]
PepsiCo is taking significant steps to adapt to the shifting landscape of consumer demand by enhancing its data collaboration efforts with major retailers. This strategy comes in response to declining sales and the growing preference among consumers for budget-friendly options, which have notably affected snack sales volumes. As a result, the company has revised its […]
The recent emergence of AI chatbots that replicate the personalities of deceased teenagers Molly Russell and Brianna Ghey has ignited significant controversy and public outcry. These chatbots, found on the platform Character.ai, have been described as troubling and insensitive, raising profound ethical questions about the limits and responsibilities of artificial intelligence in the realm of […]
