The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched an investigation into Twitter’s use of European users’ data to train its AI chatbot, Grok. The probe follows a court proceeding earlier this week, which saw Twitter agree to suspend data processing for Grok training and commit to deleting any collected data. However, the DPC confirmed that … Read more
Mike Flanagan has offered an update on his adaptation of Stephen King’s bestselling novels for television, including two standalone films set within the universe. The project, which has been in development for some time, is still moving forward despite Flanagan’s recent work on other projects. In a profile interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Flanagan shared … Read more
AT&T has taken legal action against Broadcom, alleging that the silicon-and-software shop is refusing to honor a contract extension for VMware support services. The telecom giant claims it paid for perpetual licenses and support under a deal that ends on September 8, with an option to extend the agreement for two years provided it activates … Read more
Magnesium supplements have gained popularity on social media as a natural sleep aid. While magnesium is essential for health, there’s little evidence to support its effectiveness in promoting sleep. Instead, focus on good sleep habits, such as maintaining a regular sleep schedule, avoiding large meals before bedtime, and creating a restful sleep environment. Beyond sleep, … Read more
Researchers at Zurich’s Federal Institute of Technology have discovered a groundbreaking method for transforming cocoa bean pod husks and flesh into a sugary syrup, potentially revolutionizing the chocolate manufacturing process. This innovation clears two major hurdles in one jump, allowing chocolatiers to remove sugar from their processes and significantly reduce biological waste. The team, led … Read more
A groundbreaking study published in Science has revealed a shocking link between the decline of bat colonies across the United States and the deaths of over 1,300 children. Environmental economist Charles Taylor from Harvard Kennedy School notes that this finding is rare, as it demonstrates a causative link between human and bat wellbeing. The crisis … Read more
OpenAI executives are reportedly considering subscription prices as high as $2,000 per month for their upcoming large language models (LLMs) like Strawberry and Orion. This comes as the company prepares to release its next- level AI product, Strawberry, which can solve complex problems and tasks that current AI models cannot. The news follows reports of … Read more
SonicWall has issued an urgent warning to apply patches as soon as possible for a critical access control flaw tracked as CVE-2024-40766 in SonicOS, which is now being exploited in attacks. The vulnerability affects SonicWall Firewall Gen 5 and Gen 6 devices, as well as Gen 7 devices. The flaw, with a CVSS v3 score … Read more
A groundbreaking gene therapy has shown promising results in restoring vision in patients with Leber congenital amaurosis type I (LCA1), a rare genetic condition that causes blindness. In a small trial, those receiving the highest dose of the therapy saw up to a 10,000-fold improvement in light sensitivity and significant gains in reading and navigation … Read more
The father of Colt Gray, a 14-year-old suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting, was arrested and charged with various counts including involuntary manslaughter, second-degree murder, and cruelty to children. The charges stem from knowingly allowing his son to possess a weapon. According to officials, Georgia law prohibits minors from possessing handguns, but there is … Read more