South Korean chip workers at companies like SK Hynix and Samsung are experiencing significant financial windfalls due to the AI chip boom, with some receiving bonuses of up to $476,000. This newfound wealth has reportedly made them highly sought-after in the country's dating market. Separately, researchers are developing a device that revives eyeballs from deceased donors using perfusion, potentially making whole-eye transplants a viable option in the future. AI
IMPACT The AI chip boom is creating significant financial windfalls for workers in the semiconductor industry, impacting social dynamics like the dating market.
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