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Meta’s Policy Changes Raise Regulatory Concerns Across Europe

Meta’s Policy Changes Raise Regulatory Concerns Across Europe

Meta has announced the removal of professional fact-checkers from its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, The Guardian reported yesterday. The updated guidelines now allow users to use derogatory terms for transgender individuals and permit allegations related to mental health…
41% of Companies Worldwide Plan Workforce Reductions by 2030 Due to AI

41% of Companies Worldwide Plan Workforce Reductions by 2030 Due to AI

A recent World Economic Forum survey reveals that 41% of employers globally plan to downsize their workforces by 2030 as artificial intelligence (AI) automates various tasks, CNN reported yesterday. The survey, which included hundreds of large companies, also found that…
Ancient DNA Reveals Human Migration Patterns in Europe

Ancient DNA Reveals Human Migration Patterns in Europe

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have analyzed ancient DNA to uncover human migration patterns across Europe during the first millennium AD, Earth.com reported. Using a new analytical method called Twigstats, they examined over 1,500 genomes from individuals who lived…
UCSF Scientists Discover Brain Circuit Mechanism to Combat Depression

UCSF Scientists Discover Brain Circuit Mechanism to Combat Depression

Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have made significant strides in understanding depression by identifying specific brain circuits that can be stimulated to reverse depressive symptoms in mice, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. Published in Nature, the study…
Chinese company deploys satellite-to-ground laser communications, outperforming Starlink

Chinese company deploys satellite-to-ground laser communications, outperforming Starlink

A Chinese company has outperformed Starlink by implementing satellite-to-ground laser communication technology, potentially paving the way for 6G, ultra-high-resolution remote sensing, and advanced satellite positioning systems, Anadolu Agency reported citing local media. Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co., recognized as the…
AI Could Soon Influence Human Decision-Making, Study Indicates

AI Could Soon Influence Human Decision-Making, Study Indicates

Researchers from Cambridge University have found that artificial intelligence (AI) may have a profound impact on how users make decisions by analyzing “intention, behavior, and psychological data,” Anadolu Agency reported. This study, published on Monday, investigates a new digital landscape…
Scientists Unveil World’s Smallest Molecular Machine

Scientists Unveil World’s Smallest Molecular Machine

Researchers from Chiba University have developed the world’s smallest electrically controlled molecular machine, marking a significant breakthrough in molecular technology, SciTech Daily reported. The team, led by Associate Professor Toyo Kazu Yamada, successfully stabilized ferrocene molecules on a flat copper…
Transformative AI Trends in 2025: Preparing for a Revolutionary Future

Transformative AI Trends in 2025: Preparing for a Revolutionary Future

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and redefining our understanding of intelligence. As we approach 2025, significant advancements are anticipated, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicting surprising developments that may challenge skeptics. “I expect that in 2025 we will…
President of Royal Society for Blind Children Advocates for Inclusive AI Design

President of Royal Society for Blind Children Advocates for Inclusive AI Design

Tom Pey, the newly appointed president of the Royal Society for Blind Children, has called for improved design of AI-driven technology to better serve blind and partially sighted individuals, The Guardian reported. He emphasized that current advancements in AI, particularly…
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Sets Record for Closest Approach to the Sun

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Sets Record for Closest Approach to the Sun

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has made history by flying approximately 6.1 million kilometers from the Sun, marking the closest approach ever achieved by a human-made object, Khaama Press reported. This distance is nearly ten times closer than Mercury’s orbit. During…
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