The Great Indian IT Squeeze
Summary The Indian IT sector, historically dominated by major firms such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and HCLT, is facing significant challenges. The established growth model, which thrived alongside the U.S.…
World in $1.5 Trillion ‘Plastics Crisis’ Hitting Health From Infancy To Old Age, Report Warns
Summary A new report highlights the alarming consequences of the burgeoning plastics crisis, estimating it causes at least $1.5 trillion in health-related damages annually. This crisis is largely driven by…
Engineer Restores Pay Phones For Free Public Use
Patrick Schlott, an electrical engineer, has taken it upon himself to revive old pay phones and provide a free calling service for his community in Orange County, Vermont. Fed up…
ChatGPT Nears 700 Million Weekly Users, Up 4x From Last Year
Summary OpenAI’s ChatGPT is set to reach 700 million weekly active users, a significant leap from 500 million just a few months ago. This explosive growth, over four times greater…
The Uproar Over Vogue’s AI-generated Ad Isn’t Just About Fashion
The Uproar Over Vogue’s AI-generated Ad Isn’t Just About Fashion This article examines the controversy surrounding Vogue’s use of an AI-generated model in an advertisement. Longtime model Sarah Murray expresses…
CrowdStrike Investigated 320 North Korean IT Worker Cases In the Past Year
Summary CrowdStrike’s recent report reveals that in the past year, they investigated 320 cases involving North Korean operatives posing as IT workers to gain employment with foreign companies. This surge…
Hyundai To Help Build Nuclear-Powered Datacenter In Texas
Summary Fermi America is teaming up with Hyundai to create a massive AI data centre in Amarillo, Texas, powered by nuclear energy. This ambitious project, expected to generate six gigawatts,…
Rivian Sues To Sell Its EVs Directly In Ohio
Rivian has filed a lawsuit in Ohio challenging state laws that inhibit its ability to sell electric vehicles directly to the public. The company argues this law is outdated and…
Disney Scrapped Deepfakes For Moana and Tron To Avoid ‘Bad Publicity’
Disney Scrapped Deepfakes For Moana and Tron To Avoid ‘Bad Publicity’ Disney has recently decided against the use of deepfake technology featuring Dwayne Johnson in Moana and an AI character…
Google Agrees To Pause AI Workloads To Protect the Grid When Power Demand Spikes
Summary Google has decided to halt non-essential AI workloads during periods of high energy demand to protect power grids. This collaboration with Indiana Michigan Power and Tennessee Valley Authority allows…