Science & Technology
Gartner: Over 40% of Agentic AI Projects to Be Canceled by 2027
June 26, 2025
Gartner: Over 40% of Agentic AI Projects to Be Canceled by 2027
Gartner: Over 40% of Agentic AI Projects to Be Canceled by 2027 ……………. Over 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by 2027 due to rising costs and uncertain business value, according to a new report from Gartner. Despite…
Authors Sue Microsoft Over Alleged Use of Pirated Books for AI Training
June 26, 2025
Authors Sue Microsoft Over Alleged Use of Pirated Books for AI Training
Authors Sue Microsoft Over Alleged Use of Pirated Books for AI Training …………….. A group of authors has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, alleging the company used nearly 200,000 pirated books to train its Megatron artificial intelligence model without permission.…
UNESCO Global Forum in Thailand Calls for Collaborative, Ethical AI Future
June 26, 2025
UNESCO Global Forum in Thailand Calls for Collaborative, Ethical AI Future
UNESCO Global Forum in Thailand Calls for Collaborative, Ethical AI Future —————————- The third UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) officially opened in Bangkok on Wednesday, gathering global leaders, AI experts, industry pioneers, and policymakers to…
Scientists identify perfect location on Mars where first human settlers can live
June 26, 2025
Scientists identify perfect location on Mars where first human settlers can live
Scientists identify perfect location on Mars where first human settlers can live ————————– Scientists have discovered Amazonis Planitia, a volcanic plain on Mars’ mid-latitudes, as an ideal location for the first human settlers due to accessible water ice just beneath…
UK Can Meet Net Zero Targets, But Energy Tax Reform Urgent, Advisers Warn
June 25, 2025
UK Can Meet Net Zero Targets, But Energy Tax Reform Urgent, Advisers Warn
UK Can Meet Net Zero Targets, But Energy Tax Reform Urgent, Advisers Warn ……………… The UK remains on track to meet its net zero targets by 2050 and interim carbon budgets for 2030, according to the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC)…
Glass Bottles Found to Contain Higher Levels of Microplastics, Study Reveals
June 25, 2025
Glass Bottles Found to Contain Higher Levels of Microplastics, Study Reveals
Glass Bottles Found to Contain Higher Levels of Microplastics, Study Reveals ……………. A new study has found that beverages in glass bottles may contain significantly more microplastic particles than those in plastic bottles or metal cans. Researchers, including experts from…
Scientists Turn Plastic Waste Into Paracetamol Using Engineered Bacteria
June 24, 2025
Scientists Turn Plastic Waste Into Paracetamol Using Engineered Bacteria
Scientists Turn Plastic Waste Into Paracetamol Using Engineered Bacteria …………….. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a method to convert plastic waste into paracetamol using genetically modified E. coli bacteria, The Guardian said. The process begins with polyethylene…
London Hosts Global Islamic Tech Festival Promoting Ethics-Driven Innovation
June 23, 2025
London Hosts Global Islamic Tech Festival Promoting Ethics-Driven Innovation
London Hosts Global Islamic Tech Festival Promoting Ethics-Driven Innovation ………………….. The “Islamic Technology Festival” kicked off on Sunday in London, bringing together over 1,500 experts from 27 countries to explore the intersection of innovation, ethics, and spirituality. The event positions…
Pope Leo Warns of AI’s Impact on Youth and Human Values
June 22, 2025
Pope Leo Warns of AI’s Impact on Youth and Human Values
Pope Leo Warns of AI’s Impact on Youth and Human Values …………….. Pope Leo cautioned global political leaders on Saturday about the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), particularly its impact on younger generations. Speaking at a Roman Catholic…
Scientists Develop World’s Smallest and Fastest Bipedal Robot
June 22, 2025
Scientists Develop World’s Smallest and Fastest Bipedal Robot
Scientists Develop World’s Smallest and Fastest Bipedal Robot …………….. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed the world’s smallest self-contained bipedal robot, standing just under 1.5 inches tall—roughly the size of a LEGO minifigure, SciTechDaily reported. Named “Zippy,” the robot…