Google has been at the forefront of developing artificial intelligence tools that push the boundaries of what is possible. While much attention has been given to their Gemini chatbot as a multifunctional AI assistant, a lesser-known but highly specialized tool called AlphaFold has been quietly making waves in the scientific community. AlphaFold, developed by Google’s
Meta is expanding access to its Verification for Business subscription package for brands, allowing them to purchase a blue checkmark for their Facebook and/or Instagram profiles. This service was previously only available in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, but now businesses in Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Peru, France, and Italy can also take advantage of this
Reddit surprised investors with a 48% increase in revenue, reaching $243 million compared to the expected $212.8 million. However, the company reported a loss per share of $8.19, slightly lower than the anticipated $8.71 loss. Despite this, the growth in revenue shows promise for Reddit’s future financial performance. Reddit’s ad revenue saw a significant increase
In the United States, a significant amount of food goes to waste, with one-third of the total production ending up in landfills. This excess waste not only contributes to environmental issues such as climate change but also leads to unnecessary production, packaging, storage, and delivery requirements. A recent study highlighted in the journal Science revealed
OpenAI is currently facing lawsuits from various artists, writers, and publishers who claim that the company has improperly utilized their work to train the algorithms behind ChatGPT and other AI systems. In response to these allegations, OpenAI has unveiled a new tool called Media Manager, aimed at providing creators and content owners with more control
The scientific community has long been intrigued by the elusive nature of dark matter, which is believed to play a significant role in the motion of stars and galaxies. The prevailing hypothesis suggests that dark matter consists of particles that are incredibly weakly interacting. Researchers have conducted extensive experiments, such as the Majorana Demonstrator, to
The Met Gala, an event that attracts music and entertainment celebrities from around the world, faced unexpected competition this year. Generative AI deepfakes took the spotlight, with images of stars like Katy Perry and Rihanna circulating on social media, despite the fact that they didn’t actually attend the event. One of the most striking examples
Disney Plus and Hulu have finally turned a profit for the first time, as revealed in Disney’s recent earnings report. The combined earnings for both streaming services were $47 million this past quarter, a significant improvement from the $587 million loss reported a year ago. However, ESPN Plus still reported a $65 million loss, which
The recent decision by Microsoft to shut down multiple game studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, has sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. The news was confirmed in an email to staff from Xbox boss Matt Booty, signaling a significant consolidation of Bethesda studio teams. This move is said to allow for deeper investments
Cybersecurity education programs in the United States have come under scrutiny in a recent review conducted by a research team at Washington State University. The authors of the review argue that there is a significant variance in the quality and content of these programs across different institutions. It is essential for program leaders to collaborate