Steven Researchers Grow Record-sized Lab Meat Researchers at the University of Tokyo have achieved a milestone in lab-grown meat production by creating the largest single piece to date. Weighing in at 11 grams, this chicken nugget-sized chunk measures 7 cm long, 4 cm wide, and 2.25 cm thick. This breakthrough, detailed in Trends in Biotechnology, employs … Read more
Discord Begins Testing Facial Recognition Scans For Age Verification Discord is rolling out a new trial where users in the UK and Australia will have to verify their age using facial recognition scans or by uploading IDs. This is a response to new laws aimed at protecting minors from accessing sensitive content online. Essentially, if … Read more
Following Layoffs, Automattic Employees Discover Leak-Catching Watermarks Following a wave of layoffs, Automattic employees have uncovered that their internal communications platform, P2, has been equipped with unique watermarks designed to trace information leaks. This move is part of a broader initiative by the company’s leadership to clamp down on leaks of sensitive information to the … Read more
Microsoft: Why not let our Copilot fly your computer? Microsoft has unveiled plans to allow its Copilot agents to navigate and control computers through graphical user interfaces (GUIs). This means that Copilot could soon handle tasks such as clicking buttons, filling out forms, and more—essentially operating like a human user. Source: The Register Key Points … Read more
First Global Pandemic Treaty Agreed – Without the US For the first time, nations have come together to agree on measures aimed at preventing, preparing for, and responding to future pandemics. This significant treaty was finalised at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, even though the United States opted out, primarily due to … Read more
White House confirms 245% tariff on some Chinese imports not a typo The White House has officially stated that a 245% tariff on certain Chinese imports is not a mistake. This hefty tax comes as part of a series of increased tariffs aimed at various goods from China. This decision adds to the already steep … Read more
Microsoft admits it’s not you, Classic Outlook can be a real CPU, power hog sometimes Microsoft has acknowledged that its Classic Outlook application can be a notorious CPU power hog, with users experiencing spikes of up to 50% usage. This has raised eyebrows and left many wondering if it’s a ploy to drive users to … Read more
OpenAI In Talks To Buy Windsurf For About $3 Billion OpenAI is reportedly in negotiations to acquire the AI-assisted coding tool Windsurf for an estimated $3 billion, which would mark its largest acquisition to date, pending finalisation of the deal. Source: Slashdot Key Points OpenAI is in talks to purchase Windsurf for about $3 billion. … Read more
Signalgate chats vanish from CIA chief phone The CIA’s data officer revealed that almost all records of the controversial Signalgate chat, where CIA Director John Ratcliffe and top US officials discussed a secret military operation, have disappeared from his phone. Hurley Blankenship, the agency’s chief data officer, stated this during a testimony related to a … Read more
Google Used AI To Suspend Over 39 Million Ad Accounts Suspected of Fraud Google has stepped up its battle against ad fraud by using AI to suspend a staggering 39.2 million advertiser accounts in 2024. This move is part of a larger initiative to enhance the platform’s safety and integrity, leveraging advanced language models to … Read more
