In 2025, tech giants OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Anthropic will invest heavily in artificial intelligence research, fueling a high-stakes competition for the development of advanced “frontier” foundation models. As the pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) gains momentum, billions of dollars and gigawatts of resources are expected to be poured into the industry. The outcome … Read more
Scientists have discovered a unique signaling mechanism in brain cells that uses a “muscle-like” process to relay information over long distances. The research, led by the Lippincott-Schwartz Lab, found that dendrites, the branch-like extensions of neurons, contain a network of contact sites that amplify calcium signals similar to how muscles contract. These contact sites regulate … Read more
The UK government is pushing Apple to create a backdoor in its end-to-end encrypted data, giving authorities access to iCloud communications. This move undermines the fundamental right to private spaces and communications. Apple’s Advanced Data Protection feature turns on encryption for backups and other data stored in iCloud, making it impossible for even Apple to … Read more
Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, has faced its worst humanitarian crisis in decades as rebels swept across the city, killing nearly 3,000 people in just one week. The international community is on high alert, with concerns that the conflict could escalate into a broader war among neighboring countries. Red Cross workers have been working tirelessly … Read more
Actor David Schwimmer has criticized Twitter owner Elon Musk for allowing rapper Kanye West to make more “hate-filled” antisemitic statements on his platform X. Schwimmer, who was previously banned from the site, claims that Musk is giving West a megaphone and allowing him to spread hate speech. Schwimmer pointed out that West has 32.7 million … Read more
Real Madrid’s top-of-the-table clash with Atlético Madrid at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu ended in a 1-1 draw, as Julián Álvarez’s penalty gave the visitors the lead before Kylian Mbappé equalized in the second period. The match saw an unbalanced defense, with Real Madrid fielding a makeshift backline that raised questions about their ability to contain … Read more
Clashes between M23 rebels and Congolese troops in South Kivu are forcing thousands of civilians to flee, with many heading towards the provincial capital, Bukavu. The violence has resulted in power outages and civilian casualties, including a bombing that injured three people in the town of Nyabibwe. Local aid partners report that an NGO’s food … Read more
FBI director nominee Kash Patel has been paid $25,000 by a Russian filmmaker linked to the Kremlin. The payment was made by Global Tree Pictures, owned by Igor Lopatonok, who also holds US citizenship and has produced shows promoting “deep state” conspiracy theories. Patel took part in a documentary titled “All the President’s Men: The … Read more
SpaceX successfully landed its first stage booster on its droneship after launching a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites. The launch, dubbed Starlink 12-9, was the company’s 10th dedicated Starlink mission of the year and marked the 97th booster landing for ASOG. The rocket, which used the Falcon 9 first … Read more
Elon Musk has publicly stated that he is not interested in purchasing TikTok’s US business. This comes as the company faces national security concerns over its Chinese ownership. In a recent conference, Musk addressed the topic for the first time, dismissing speculation about his involvement with the social media platform. The move is seen as … Read more