Nikola Tesla – Master of the Universe or Slave to Capitalism
In order to understand the nature of Tesla’s inventions and the myth surrounding him, one must consider the social conditions in the United States at…
X blocks Taylor Swift searches: What to know about the viral AI deepfakes | Internet News
Social media platform X has blocked searches for one of the world’s most popular personalties, Taylor Swift, after explicit artificial intelligence images of the singer-songwriter…
Reimagining East Asian Creative Industry Through the Lens of Techno-Orientalism
The rise of East Asian soft power evident through its leading creative industry has caught the attention of global society. The situation of East Asian…
Rio Mayor on hosting World Cup, Olympics together: ‘DON’T!’ | Climate Crisis
Eduardo Paes discusses his smart city vision for Rio and tech-driven progress amidst social, environmental debates. Amidst challenges like poverty, protests and the impact of…
Has the war on Gaza hurt Israel’s economy? | Business and Economy News
Israel’s war on Gaza, now well into its fourth month, has taken a toll on its own economy with many industries pausing business even as…
Thursday’s high school basketball scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys’ and girls’ basketball scores for Thursday: BOYS Adelanto 66, Silverado 50 Alliance Neuwirth 58, USC Hybrid…
In India an algorithm declares them dead; they have to prove they’re alive | Technology
This story was produced with support from the Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Network. Rohtak and New Delhi, India: Dhuli Chand was 102 years old on…
Regulators are our ‘last hope’ at fixing social media – POLITICO
LONDON — A former insider at tech giant Meta has said that social media companies are failing to keep kids safe online, and that government…
Role Of Fintech in Modern World and in Pakistan
The role of financial technology, or fintech, has grown in significance in today’s environment of fast change. Fintech is the term for financial services delivered…
Online retailer eBay to layoff 1,000 employees
Online retailer eBay said Tuesday that it will be laying off 1,000 employees starting Wednesday. Photo courtesy of eBay Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Online retail…
How an algorithm denied food to thousands of poor in India’s Telangana | Poverty and Development
This story was produced with support from the Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Network. Hyderabad and New Delhi, India – Bismillah Bee can’t conceive of owning…
EU moves to shield researchers from Chinese interference – POLITICO
BRUSSELS — The European Commission will call upon EU capitals to be on guard against meddling in their homegrown research from strategic adversaries in the…
U.S., Australia, Britain sanction Russian cybercriminal behind Medibank attack
Alexander Ermakov, 33, was sanctioned Tuesday by the United States, Australia and Britain for being involved in the 2022 ransomware attack of Australian healthcare insurer…
Doomsday clock stays at 90 seconds to midnight: What we know | Science and Technology News
Atomic scientists have kept their Doomsday Clock set at 90 seconds to midnight as they did last year, citing worry about Russia’s potential use of…
Russian hackers target emails of Microsoft senior leaders, company says
Microsoft said several corporate emails were infiltrated in November by Midnight Blizzard, a Russian-backed hacking group also known as Nobelium. The same group was responsible…
Digital replicas of patients can help them get healthy
Simulations of the human body and advanced data promise more personalised medical treatment for a range of illnesses. By Jack McGovan In a laboratory in the…
Turn the lights back on in Gaza – POLITICO
The Biden administration is pressing Israel to restore telecommunications access to Gaza amid a massive blackout that has stretched a record six days and left…
Biden to visit North Carolina to announce $82M for high-speed Internet
President Joe Biden's visit to North Carolina Thursday is intended to highlight infrastructure gains made in the state under his policies, while calling attention to…
Federal ban on some Apple watch sales to resume Thursday
New Apple Watch Ultra 2 models are displayed during the launch day at Apple Omotesando store in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2023. The Ultra 2…
737 Max 9 jetliners remain grounded as FAA’s Boeing probe continues
1 of 2 | The FAA said Wednesday that Boeing 737 Max 9 jets will remain grounded until an expanded investigation is complete. The FAA…