A child in rural Texas who was not vaccinated has died of measles, marking the first death from the highly contagious but preventable disease in the US in over a decade. The outbreak, which began last month, has already spread to nine counties and hospitalized over 20 patients, with some requiring oxygen or intubation due … Read more
A recent video of two bots communicating with each other using a secret language has sparked interest online. The conversation, which started in English, quickly shifted to a machine-only dialect that sounded like gibberish to humans. The chat between the two bots, which were discovered to be AI systems, began when one bot called a … Read more
When a large number of users simultaneously request access to an application programming interface (API), it can lead to server overload and result in a ‘429 Too Many Requests’ error response. This issue often occurs when APIs are not designed with scalability in mind, or when the load is increased by malicious activity such as … Read more
Nvidia Corp., the leading AI chipmaker, reported quarterly sales of around $43 billion, lower than expected estimates of $42.3 billion to $48 billion. The company cited “amazing” demand for its latest chip. However, investors were disappointed by the muted results due to concerns over tighter margins and escalating tariffs affecting the industry. Despite this, Nvidia’s … Read more
Google has introduced an update to its Results About You tool, making it easier for users to request the removal of outdated or irrelevant search results containing their personal information. The new feature allows users to monitor and manage search results related to them online. The update includes a new hub that showcases any relevant … Read more
Duke guard Tyrese Proctor suffered a bone bruise in his knee during Tuesday’s game against Miami, but coach Jon Scheyer confirmed that he will return this season. The injury occurred when Proctor went down with pain after contesting a shot at the rim. Scheyer said that the key to Proctor’s recovery is managing pain and … Read more
Seven & i Holdings, a Japanese convenience store operator, has abandoned its management buyout plan due to financing issues. The company’s founding family had planned to acquire the business from Canadian convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard. However, they were unable to secure the necessary funding. The proposal was valued at over $53 billion and would … Read more
The success of vibrant technology companies like NASA relies heavily on a balanced innovation engine that combines research and development (R&D) with operations. This engine provides consistently useful, commercially relevant, and cutting-edge solutions. When sustainably resourced and dedicated to long-term goals, the two departments work in harmony. Governments also benefit from this balance. Operational mission … Read more
Google has been hit with a privacy scandal after its SafetyCore system update was secretly installed on Android devices without user consent. The system, designed to scan and classify sensitive content, has raised concerns among security experts and users alike. Similar to Apple’s recent Enhanced Visual Search technology, SafetyCore is meant to improve security but … Read more
Amazon’s acquisition of the James Bond franchise has raised concerns among fans and critics, but CEO Andy Jassy reassured that the company will take a “safe” approach to reviving the iconic series. The deal, announced last Friday, gives Amazon full creative control of the property after a 2022 acquisition of MGM. Jassy acknowledged that some … Read more