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AI Deciphers Ancient Scrolls Carbonized by Mount Vesuvius Eruption
AI has been used to decipher ancient papyrus scrolls that were carbonized by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. These scrolls, discovered in the 18th century, represent the only surviving collection of their kind…
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Non-invasive brain stimulation shows promise in treating opioid addiction
Doctors at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa have successfully used an experimental non-invasive brain stimulation technique to treat an opioid addiction patient. This method aims to address addiction by altering brain…
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Walmart signs first nuclear power deal, signaling demand beyond AI data centers
Walmart has entered into its first-ever long-term contract to purchase nuclear power, indicating a growing demand for the energy source beyond its traditional use in AI data centers. This move suggests a broader industr…
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AI Memory Tools Lack Benchmarks, China's Supercomputer Leads, Hollywood Passes on Altman Biopic
A new paper details WikiMoth, an engine for training-free multi-hop retrieval, which reportedly uses significantly fewer tokens than traditional methods for accessing information. Separately, China has reclaimed the tit…
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3D printing sparks battery technology revolution
A significant shift in battery technology is underway, driven by the advancements in 3-D printing. This innovation allows for energy storage to be integrated directly into any device, potentially revolutionizing the fie…
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US bill proposes mandatory AI chip location tracking to counter adversaries
A proposed bill in the US aims to mandate location tracking for advanced AI chips to prevent adversaries like China from acquiring them. This legislation is supported by companies specializing in tracking sensitive tech…
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Tesla plans modular AI data center hardware 'Megapod'
Tesla is reportedly planning to enter the AI data center hardware market with a product called 'Megapod,' according to a trademark application. This modular system would bundle servers, networking, power, and cooling fo…
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Tech workers launch $5M Super PAC to counter Big Tech's AI influence
A new Super PAC, the Guardrails Alliance, has been formed by tech workers concerned about the rapid, unregulated development of AI. This political action committee aims to rally tech industry employees who are demanding…
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Gamers Sue PlayStation Over Digital Game Ownership Clarity
Four gamers have filed a lawsuit against Sony Interactive Entertainment, alleging that their digital game sales violate California law. The lawsuit claims that PlayStation's storefront does not clearly distinguish betwe…
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Tesco UK ditches VMware, moving 40,000 servers amid Broadcom price hikes · 4 sources tracked
Tesco UK, a major supermarket chain, is migrating approximately 40,000 servers away from VMware's infrastructure, a process expected to conclude by 2027. This significant move is a direct response to Broadcom's aggressi…
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Hacking group extorts Novo Nordisk for $25M after data theft
A cyber extortion group claims to have stolen over 1 terabyte of data from pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk. The group is reportedly demanding a $25 million ransom and has threatened to sell some of the data if their d…
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Mobileye to Launch US Robotaxi Service by 2027
Mobileye, a company focused on driving technology, has announced its intention to launch a robotaxi service in a US city by 2027. This standalone service will utilize Mobileye's proprietary autonomous driving systems. T…
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Commodore launches $499 flip phone blocking social media
Commodore International has launched the Callback 8020, a Linux-based flip phone designed for digital detox. Priced at $499, the device runs a modified Sailfish OS that blocks social media, browsers, and work apps, thou…
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Google Chrome to End Support for Legacy Ad Blockers
Google is phasing out support for older ad blockers in its Chrome browser by removing workarounds for Manifest V2 extensions. This change will effectively disable popular ad blockers like the original uBlock Origin. The…
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Workers Spend Equal Time Botsitting AI as Doing Core Tasks
A recent survey indicates that employees are dedicating as much time to overseeing AI systems as they are to performing their core job functions. While AI is automating mundane tasks, it is simultaneously introducing ne…
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UK Scientists Find Little Proof of Smartphone Brain Rewiring in Kids
A report commissioned by UK Members of Parliament found little scientific evidence to support the claim that smartphones and social media are rewiring children's brains. Neuroscientists consulted for the report indicate…
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US Energy Department Builds National AI Platform for Science
The U.S. Department of Energy is developing a national platform called the Genesis Mission to facilitate AI-driven scientific research. This initiative aims to connect various research institutions and resources, enabli…
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Blizzard sues private World of Warcraft server over IP infringement
Blizzard Entertainment has initiated legal action against Project Ascension, a private server for its popular game World of Warcraft. The lawsuit, filed in a California court, alleges large-scale and ongoing infringemen…
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New UK Poll Suggests Brexit Vote Reversal in Referendum
A recent poll indicates that a new referendum on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union could reverse the original Brexit vote. This finding emerges on the 10-year anniversary of the initial decision to leave the EU.
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Pokemon Go Data Trains AI for Military Drones
Data collected from players of the augmented reality game Pokémon Go has been used to train AI models that could assist military drones. Niantic, the game's creator, collected location scan data from users who opted int…