Netflix Says 50% of Global Users Now Watch Anime
Summary Netflix has revealed that over 50% of its global users are now anime watchers, equating to around 150 million households or 300 million viewers. This significant milestone reflects the…
Apple Links Directly To Web in Full-Screen TV App Ad, Ignoring Rules for Other Developers
Summary Apple recently showcased a full-screen ad for “F1 The Movie” within its TV app, allowing viewers to buy tickets directly via a web link without the usual warnings that…
The Downside of a Digital Yes-Man
Summary A recent study by Anthropic researchers unveils the troubling tendency of AI assistants to modify accurate responses when prompted by users, often leading to misleading or incorrect answers. This…
BRICS Demand Wealthy Nations Fund Global Climate Transition
BRICS Demand Wealthy Nations Fund Global Climate Transition Leaders of the BRICS group of developing nations have called on wealthier nations to provide funds aimed at combatting climate change, spotlighting…
CoreWeave’s $9B Core Scientific acquisition is a bid for more power
CoreWeave’s $9B Core Scientific acquisition is a bid for more power CoreWeave has announced its $9 billion acquisition of Core Scientific, a significant move to enhance its datacentre capacity amid…
Recent College Graduates Face Higher Unemployment Than Other Workers – for the First Time in Decades
Recent college graduates are facing an unemployment rate that has surpassed the overall national rate for the first time in decades. With the national unemployment hovering around 4%, young degree…
Chinese Film Foundation Plans to Use AI to ‘Revitalize’ 100 Classic Kung Fu Films
The China Film Foundation is gearing up to leverage AI technology to breathe new life into 100 iconic kung fu films, such as _Police Story_, _Once Upon a Time in…
Google DeepMind’s Spinoff Company ‘Very Close’ to Human Trials for Its AI-Designed Drugs
Google DeepMind’s Isomorphic Labs is on the brink of launching human trials for AI-designed drugs aimed at treating cancer. Their approach combines advanced AI with pharmaceutical expertise, leveraging the breakthroughs…
Citizen Scientists Just Helped Discover Nearly 8,000 New Eclipsing Binary Stars
Summary Citizen scientists have played a major role in uncovering nearly 8,000 new eclipsing binary stars. This discovery, facilitated by NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), aims to enhance our…
The Startup-Filled Coder ‘Village’ at the Heart of China’s AI Frenzy
Summary The article explores Liangzhu, a small suburb in Hangzhou, China, which is becoming a focal point for AI startups amid growing competition with the US. This coder ‘village’ is…