Steven US Army Says It Could Acquire Targets Faster With ‘Advanced AI’ The U.S. Army has reported significant success with AI in target identification during deployments, stating it can currently identify targets at a rate of 55 per day, with potential increases to 5,000 per day using advanced AI tools in the future. This claim arises … Read more
Microsoft Windows 95 Reboot Chime and Minecraft Soundtrack Inducted Into National Recording Registry Summary The Library of Congress has recognised two iconic audio elements by including the Windows 95 Reboot Chime and the Minecraft soundtrack in its National Recording Registry. This marks a notable acknowledgment of their cultural significance in the realms of technology and … Read more
Lawmakers Are Skeptical of Zuckerberg’s Commitment To Free Speech The article discusses the skepticism among lawmakers regarding Mark Zuckerberg’s recent claims of championing free speech. At a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing, whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams highlighted how Meta (the parent company of Facebook) has previously suppressed voices. Lawmakers, including Josh Hawley, noted Zuckerberg’s inconsistent history regarding … Read more
Bank of England Says AI Software Could Create Market Crisis For Profit The Bank of England has raised concerns over the potential risks posed by increasingly autonomous AI software in financial markets. Their report suggests that these AI systems could intentionally create market volatility to enhance profits for financial institutions and traders, which may ultimately … Read more
Trump: Apple Building in China is ‘Unsustainable,’ Could Exempt Some Companies From Tariffs Summary In a recent statement, U.S. President Donald Trump described Apple’s manufacturing operations in China as “unsustainable.” During a White House briefing, he indicated potential tariff exemptions for certain U.S. companies that are significantly impacted by existing tariffs. Trump suggested he would … Read more
Amazon CEO Urges ‘Startup’ Mentality in Shareholder Letter In an annual letter to shareholders, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy highlighted the need for the company to adopt a “startup” mentality. This approach aims to enhance operational efficiency, respond to the rising demand for artificial intelligence, and reduce bureaucratic hurdles, asserting that those who fail to leverage … Read more
Gas Boiler Fittings Outnumbered Heat Pumps By 15 To One in UK Last Year – Report The recent report by the Resolution Foundation reveals alarming statistics regarding the adoption of heat pumps in the UK. Last year, the fittings for gas boilers outnumbered those for heat pumps by a staggering ratio of 15 to 1. … Read more
Meta’s New Tech Wants You Using Phones in Theaters Meta’s recent proposal, involving technology that encourages phone use in cinemas, has stirred significant controversy. Critics argue this move could further degrade the movie-going experience, turning theatres into distracting environments rather than places for immersive storytelling. Key Points Meta is promoting the use of phones in … Read more
China To Restrict US Film Releases Summary Following the imposition of a 125% tariff on Chinese products by former US president Donald Trump, China has announced its decision to further restrict the number of American films allowed to be screened in the country. This move was articulated by the China Film Administration, which indicated that … Read more
Meta Says Llama 4 Targets Left-Leaning Bias Meta has announced that Llama 4, their new AI model, specifically aims to address perceived “left-leaning” political bias. The company’s statement distinguishes this focus from more traditional biases related to race, gender, and nationality. Meta asserts that their goal is to remove bias from their AI models, allowing … Read more
