The US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has recently made a bold statement urging Congress to introduce warning labels for social media platforms. The purpose of these labels would be to inform parents and adolescent users about the potential mental health risks associated with excessive use of social media. This proposal is similar to the
The field of robotics has seen significant advancements in recent years, with roboticists introducing increasingly sophisticated systems that are capable of performing various tasks. However, one of the major challenges that researchers have faced is teaching these systems to successfully and reliably tackle new tasks. Mapping high-dimensional data, such as images collected by on-board RGB
The recent layoff at Microsoft, where Aaron Damigos lost his job as a web support associate, sheds light on the impact of the company’s pivot towards artificial intelligence (AI). The meeting on June 3, attended by HR, Damigos’ manager, and upper management, resulted in his sudden termination. The shift towards AI work has led to
The upcoming game Dragon Age: The Veilguard is set to deviate from its predecessor, Dragon Age: Inquisition, by limiting the player to only two companions in combat. This decision has raised concerns about the lack of variety and tactical depth in battles. While some may argue that having a smaller squad allows for more intimate
Starboard Value, the activist fund managed by Jeff Smith, has recently acquired a significant stake in graphics-design company Autodesk and has engaged in discussions with the company’s board regarding various concerns. One of the primary issues revolves around an internal investigation conducted by Autodesk, which resulted in the removal of its chief financial officer. Starboard’s
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has encountered obstacles in its A.I. expansion plans in Europe. The company has been requested to pause its Meta A.I. models launch due to concerns raised by the Irish privacy regulator regarding the utilization of user data from Facebook and Instagram. The situation escalated after the NOYB advocacy group urged
Recently, Google announced a new feature called “Listen to this Page” for its Android Chrome browser. This feature allows users to have a webpage read out loud to them, giving them the option to control playback settings like speed, pause, and skip functions. One of the key features of this new option is the ability
Instagram has introduced a new feature called “Creator Insights” to help creators establish partnerships with brands more effectively. This feature provides a snapshot of account performance over the last 30 days, giving brand accounts valuable insights into creator analytics. The “Creator Insights” display on a creator’s profile includes information on Follower growth, Accounts reached, and
Apple has always been known for its sleek and stylish products, and the latest rumors suggest that the company is once again focusing on making their devices thinner. According to tech journalist Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to release a significantly thinner iPhone 17, as well as shave off some thickness from the MacBook Pro
President Aleksandar Vucic recently announced that Serbia could potentially tap into its lithium reserves as early as 2028 with the support of Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union. This comes after assurances from both parties regarding adherence to environmental standards. The Jadar region in western Serbia is said to house significant lithium