A US-based artificial intelligence chatbot company, Character.AI, is facing two lawsuits alleging that its platform provides sexual content, encourages self-harm and violence to minors. The lawsuits claim that the company’s technology poses a significant risk to young users’ mental health. Two families have filed complaints in federal court, stating that their children were exposed to … Read more
The Sun is currently experiencing its solar maximum, a period marked by intense solar eruptions and bursts of charged particles directed towards Earth. This has resulted in significant influence on satellites in low Earth orbit, causing them to shift positions. According to William Parker, a researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, two geomagnetic storms … Read more
Team Asobi is excited to announce a new free additional content update for Astro Bot, titled “Winter Wonder”, releasing on December 12. This winter-themed level will bring fun-filled surprises, shiny presents, and brand-new special bots to the game. The update aims to be enjoyable for children and adults alike, with no hair-pulling challenges this time … Read more
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter, which crashed on Mars last year, has provided valuable lessons for engineers designing future Martian aircraft. According to Håvard Grip, the first pilot of Ingenuity, the most likely cause of the crash was the helicopter’s inability to determine its orientation and velocity while flying over vast sand drifts. The rotorcraft suffered … Read more
Microsoft has changed its stance on installing Windows 11 on older, unsupported hardware. The company now allows users to install the operating system on devices that don’t meet the minimum requirements for full compatibility, but warns of potential instabilities and does not guarantee official support or updates. This move comes as Windows 10 is set … Read more
A fatal shooting in New York City has left health insurance workers fearful for their safety and feeling under attack for their work. The killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson, sparked an outpouring of online vitriol towards the industry, with many employees fearing backlash. Health insurers have increased security measures since the killing, with companies … Read more
Apple has introduced a new feature in its latest iOS 18.2 update, allowing users of iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models to record layered voice memo recordings with ease. This feature is designed to benefit musicians, who can now layer vocals on top of instrumental tracks without needing headphones. According to Apple’s collaboration with … Read more
A major historical breach of biosecurity protocols has occurred at a laboratory in Queensland, Australia, where hundreds of deadly virus samples have gone missing. The Queensland government has launched an investigation into the incident, which involves the loss of 323 vials of multiple infectious viruses, including Hendra virus, Lyssavirus, and Hantavirus. The pathogens involved are … Read more
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill that would break up some of the nation’s biggest healthcare conglomerates by forcing them to sell off their retail or mail-order pharmacies. The legislation, which targets “pharmacy benefit managers” (P.B.M.s) – companies hired by employers and government programs to oversee prescription drug benefits, aims to reduce … Read more
Adobe Inc., the leading software maker, reported its annual sales outlook in a disappointing manner, causing concerns that emerging artificial intelligence-based startups may steal its market share. The company predicted revenue of $23.4 billion for the fiscal year ending November 2025 and adjusted profit per share between $20.20 and $20.50. This forecast falls short of … Read more