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The European Union’s landmark artificial intelligence law officially entered into force in August 2024, marking a significant step towards regulating the technology. The EU AI Act bans certain applications of AI deemed as posing “unacceptable risk” to citizens, including social scoring systems and real-time facial recognition. Companies that fail to comply with the restrictions can … Read more
Greece has closed schools and deployed emergency services on the Aegean island of Santorini after hundreds of minor and moderate earthquakes struck the area over the past 48 hours. The ministry for civil protection said more than 200 tremors had occurred between Santorini and Amorgos, with some exceeding magnitude 4.5. Seismologist Gerasimos Papadopoulos described the … Read more
Residents in the Greater Cincinnati area considering raising chickens as a cost-effective alternative have been met with renewed interest from the Colerain Township Zoning Department, prompting officials to remind potential chicken owners of the necessary legal requirements. According to David Peters, senior planner and zoning administrator, residents must consider their neighbors and adhere to community … Read more
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) shares have plummeted 36% over the past year, a significant drop from their peak value. The company’s AI chip business was once seen as a major threat to Nvidia’s dominance in this space, but that narrative has taken a hit with Street analysts lowering their expectations. Analysts expect generally in-line guidance … Read more
Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States, with cardiovascular disease claiming more lives than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths combined. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), one person dies from cardiovascular disease every 34 seconds and from stroke about every 3 minutes. The AHA’s 2025 … Read more
For a limited time, Apple’s popular AirPods Pro 2 earbuds are available at their lowest price of the year. With this deal, you can get a new pair for just $170 on Amazon. These wireless earbuds offer active noise cancellation, delivering up to two times background noise removal and lasting up to six hours without … Read more
Ripple’s cryptocurrency XRP has plummeted by 27% in the past week, following a broader decline in cryptocurrencies triggered by US President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Elevated tariff rates could lead to higher consumer costs, reducing demand for lower-priced goods and pushing inflation upward. This correction comes after an impressive 600% growth from … Read more
DeepSeek, a Chinese startup, has made headlines with its new AI chatbot that quickly topped the charts in US app stores. However, concerns have been raised about the security and origin of the training data used to develop the chatbot. The company has been accused of using OpenAI’s ChatGPT model without permission, which has led … Read more
State Farm, the largest homeowners’ insurance company in California, has requested a 22% average rate increase, citing rising fire risks. The company, which insures over 1 million Californians, expects to pay out significantly more due to recent devastating blazes in the Los Angeles region. The request comes as residents struggle to secure affordable homeowners’ insurance … Read more