Mozilla Layoffs Hit Advocacy Division Amid Workforce Reduction

Mozilla Foundation cuts 30% workforce, eliminating advocacy divisions. The move follows a second round of layoffs this year, with the company shifting focus back to its Firefox browser and AI development. Once known for promoting online safety and transparency, the now-defunct departments had around 120 employees, which were reduced to 80 following the latest cut. … Read more

Mozilla Cuts 30% Workforce Amid Shifts in Advocacy and Global Programs

Mozilla Foundation Layoffs Hit 30%, Sparking Concern Over Internet Impact The Mozilla Foundation, parent company of the popular Firefox web browser, has laid off 30% of its workforce as part of a broader restructuring effort. The organization’s advocacy and global programs divisions have been eliminated, raising questions about its future impact on the internet. According … Read more

Mozilla Foundation Lays Off Third of Staff Amid Restructuring Efforts

The Mozilla Foundation, the non-profit organization overseeing Firefox’s development, is letting go of around 36 employees, representing a third of its staff. The decision, announced by VP Brandon Borrman, aims to increase agility and impact while continuing its advocacy mission. In a statement, Borrman explained that the restructuring will focus on eliminating roles associated with … Read more

“The Speed of Speech May Hold Clues to Cognitive Health”

A recent study by researchers at the University of Toronto has challenged the long-held assumption that language difficulties in older adults are due to a decline in word retrieval from memory. Instead, the study suggests that the speed of speech may be the underlying factor. In the study, 125 healthy adults between the ages of … Read more

Gladiator II Sparks Outrage with Historical Inaccuracies

Film director Ridley Scott’s new movie, Gladiator II, has sparked outrage among historians and enthusiasts due to alleged historical inaccuracies. The film features scenes set in the Colosseum, including a shark-filled arena and gladiators riding rhinos. Historian Dr. Shadi Bartsch from the University of Chicago has criticized the film, calling one scene “Total Hollywood bullshit.” … Read more

Gladiator II Draws Fire from Historian Over Historical Inaccuracies

Renowned historian Dr. Shadi Bartsch has criticized director Ridley Scott’s sequel to the 2000 film “Gladiator,” calling it “total Hollywood bullshit.” The film, which hits theaters on November 22, features a scene depicting a flooded Coliseum teeming with sharks and another showing a Roman gladiator facing off against a rhinoceros. Bartsch points out that Romans … Read more

Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II Sparks Early Reactions Online

Early reviews of Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel “Gladiator II” have been shared online, giving fans a glimpse into the film’s reception. The movie is expected to be released next week, with full reviews scheduled for release at that time. Reactions from viewers indicate that some were entertained by the film, while others expressed disappointment or … Read more

Ridley Scott Stands by Gladius II’s Flooding Scene Amid Online Backlash

Director Ridley Scott is defending a scene from his upcoming Gladiator II against online criticism for its historical accuracy. The movie, set to release in November, features a flooded Colosseum with a mock naval battle, including live sharks. Scott called the haters “dead wrong” and said the ancient Romans could have flooded the arena with … Read more

AI Benchmarking Gets Creative With Games and Minecraft

AI benchmarking has long been a way to test the capabilities of artificial intelligence systems, but many traditional methods have limitations. Some enthusiasts are turning to games like Pictionary and Minecraft as new ways to challenge AIs. Paul Calcraft, a freelance AI developer, created an app that allows two AI models to play a Pictionary-like … Read more