Technology

Reddit recently disclosed that the Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into the platform’s activities related to the sale, licensing, or sharing of user-generated content with outside organizations for the purpose of training artificial intelligence models. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Reddit mentioned that it had received a letter from

US prosecutors have recommended a 40 to 50-year prison sentence for Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange, following his conviction on charges of fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering. This steep sentence is deemed necessary to reflect the severity of the crimes committed by the disgraced crypto mogul. In contrast, Bankman-Fried’s defense team has

Recently, Boeing issued a warning to airlines operating its 787 Dreamliner model to inspect certain switches in the cockpit. This decision came after a New Zealand-bound LATAM plane experienced a sudden drop mid-flight, causing injuries to dozens of passengers. The investigation into the incident, Flight LA800, is still ongoing, and Boeing has deferred to the

In a recent move by the Minneapolis City Council, a new ordinance was passed that requires ride-hailing companies like Lyft and Uber to pay their drivers the local minimum wage of $15.57 an hour. This decision comes after a long-standing battle between gig economy workers and tech giants over fair wages and worker rights. The

In the realm of flexible sensors, there has been a significant advancement in sensing capabilities over the last decade. However, one of the major challenges that researchers face is the complex deformation that arises from forces or strains acting in multiple directions simultaneously. This complexity makes it difficult to accurately measure the stimuli due to

A recent study published in the Journal of Remote Sensing has introduced a groundbreaking method for estimating both diffuse and direct solar radiation. Researchers have combined data augmentation techniques with the LightGBM machine learning model to revolutionize how solar radiation components are predicted. By utilizing sunshine duration data from a vast network of over 2,453

Vietnam’s ambitions to become a hub for semiconductor production are fueled by the desire to diversify its economy and attract foreign investors. The country, traditionally known for its low-cost manufacturing of textiles and furniture, is now setting its sights on climbing up the global supply chain. This shift in focus is a response to the

Australian computer scientist Craig Wright has long claimed to be the elusive creator of Bitcoin, known as Satoshi Nakamoto. However, a UK court ruled against him on Thursday, stating that Wright is not the author of the Bitcoin white paper or the person behind the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. The decision came after a lengthy trial

The recent proposed legislation that could potentially force TikTok to divest from its Chinese owner has sparked outrage among TikTok creators in the United States. The House of Representatives passed a bill over alleged links to the Communist Party in Beijing, leading creators to question the rationale behind such a drastic measure. TikTok creator Ariella

The recent announcement from British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government regarding the construction of new gas-fired power stations to enhance energy security has raised serious concerns about the country’s commitment to its climate policies. Despite the government’s ambitious target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the decision to rely on gas power plants

A recent flight operated by LATAM from Sydney to Auckland turned into a nightmare for passengers when the Boeing-made plane experienced a technical problem, resulting in a violent dip. The incident caused chaos on board, with twelve passengers being hospitalized due to injuries sustained during the turbulence. Passengers reported that the plane suddenly lost altitude,

In recent weeks, the attention has shifted from Bitcoin to Ether as the latter saw a remarkable surge in value. Ether, also known as Ethereum, was launched in 2015 and is now the second-largest digital currency, with a total value estimated at over $460 billion. This meteoric rise has been attributed to various factors, including

In a visionary move towards sustainability, one of Europe’s largest chemical complexes, Covestro, is leading the charge in trialing the manufacture of a crucial product using sugar as a base material instead of oil. This groundbreaking pilot project aims to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint and pave the way for a more environmentally friendly future.

The rise in popularity of remote work in the United States has led to a significant decline in office occupancy rates across major cities such as San Francisco, Washington, and New York. With white-collar workers hesitant to return to traditional office environments, buildings are now seeing half the number of people they did before the

Robots that can mimic human movements and actions in real-time have the potential to revolutionize our daily lives by assisting with a variety of tasks. However, the challenge lies in ensuring that these robots can accurately imitate human behavior without the need for extensive pre-programming. Recent advancements in imitation learning have made significant strides, but