A Chinese tech startup, DeepSeek, has sent shockwaves through the AI industry by unveiling its R1 model, which boasts impressive efficiency and performance at a fraction of the cost. The AI model’s capabilities have sparked a heated debate among experts and tech giants, who are scrambling to respond to the innovative technology. DeepSeek’s R1 model … Read more
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is preparing to fire thousands of workers, according to sources. The agency’s workforce grew under the Biden administration to reach around 100,000 employees, including approximately 16,000 probationary workers. However, officials have ordered all agencies to dismiss their probationary employees, who do not enjoy full job protections. The cuts will … Read more
Ford CEO Jim Hackett has expressed concerns over the potential impact of upcoming changes to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on his company’s operations. The IRA, which aims to reduce inflation, includes a provision that could lead to increased tariffs on certain products. According to reports, the US Department of Justice is moving to drop … Read more
OpenAI has updated its Model Spec guidelines, allowing ChatGPT to generate more mature content under specific circumstances. The new policy shift includes erotica and gore in “appropriate contexts,” such as scientific, historical, news, or creative writing. The changes come after OpenAI explored the possibility of generating NSFW content through its API and ChatGPT in May … Read more
Apple’s long-awaited overhaul of its digital assistant Siri has hit roadblocks due to engineering problems and software bugs. The company first announced plans for a new AI-infused Siri at its developer conference last June, but it now faces significant challenges in completing the software on time. Some features originally set to launch in April may … Read more
A shark attack occurred off the coast of Turks and Caicos Islands, leaving a tourist injured after trying to take a photo with a 6-foot shark in shallow waters. The incident happened last Friday near Blue Hills, Providenciales. The victim was airlifted to a hospital for treatment before being transported to a nearby facility for … Read more
Pop star Selena Gomez has released a new album titled “I Said I Love You First,” marking her return to music after teasing that she might be done with it. The album is a collaboration between Gomez and her fiancé, producer Benny Blanco. Gomez previously hinted at working on music together in recent months, sharing … Read more
Oscar-nominated actor Timothee Chalamet has expressed caution when it comes to cult-like figures, drawing inspiration from his roles as Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown” and Paul Atreides in “Dune”. Chalamet, who stars as Dylan in the Berlin Film Festival, believes that the musician’s songs contain warnings about cult-like figures. He advises people to be … Read more
The Trump administration is expected to start laying off thousands of employees at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), with sources saying it’s a deliberate move by billionaire Elon Musk’s team to target tax collections. Republicans have long aimed to reduce the size of the tax agency, and this move may weaken President Biden’s efforts to … Read more
Marvel fans are buzzing over the end-credits scene in Captain America: Brave New World, which hints at a looming multiverse convergence. After returning to the Raft, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) meets with villain Samuel Sterns (Tim Blake Nelson), also known as the Leader. Sterns reveals that he’s seen the probability of an impending event and … Read more