The BRICS coalition is becoming a significant threat to the Western world. US President Donald Trump recently announced tariffs on Brazil and China, increasing the 50% tariff on Brazilian goods to 60%. He also imposed an additional 10% tariff on other Brics countries in response to their “anti-American policy”. The move comes despite the Brics … Read more
North Korea has suspended foreigners’ access to a newly opened beach resort on its east coast, following a recent visit by Russian diplomat Sergei Lavrov. The Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area, which started operations in November, is currently closed to foreign guests due to unspecified reasons. This move comes after Lavrov’s visit, during which he … Read more
A technical issue caused a surge in traffic to a website, resulting in the server becoming overwhelmed and temporarily unavailable. The error message “429 Too Many Requests” was displayed to users attempting to access the site. The cause of the issue is still being investigated, but it’s believed to be related to an unexpected spike … Read more
Amazon Prime’s latest mini-series inspired by popular video games has taken a turn for the bizarre in its full-length release as Shadow Labyrinth, a game that struggles to balance its promise with frustrating execution. This challenging metroidvania attempts to reimagine Street Fighter-inspired combat but falls short due to poor storytelling, shallow enemy encounters, and an … Read more
Meta Platforms has declined to sign the European Union’s artificial intelligence code of practice, calling it an “overreach” that will hinder growth. According to global affairs chief Joel Kaplan, Europe is heading in the wrong direction with its approach to AI. The EU’s new rules aim to improve transparency and safety in AI development but … Read more
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his threat to impose a 10% tariff on imports from the BRICS group of developing nations, warning that the group would collapse quickly if it formed meaningfully. The BRICS group, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, among others, presents itself as a haven for multilateral diplomacy, with … Read more
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced the pricing of its high-end Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series CPUs, which start at $1,649 and top out at $11,699. The Zen 5-based processors are designed for professionals who require powerful applications such as rendering and AI. While the price may be steep for average users, AMD is also expected … Read more
OpenAI has released its new ChatGPT Agent, a tool that can complete complex tasks on your behalf. While it shows promise, the AI is slow and not always reliable, with frequent glitches. One day after its debut, I tested the agent by asking it to find a vintage Japanese-style lamp on Etsy for under $200. … Read more
The latest headlines in the world of health and medicine. A new study published in JAMA Network Open found that the public perceives physicians who use artificial intelligence as less competent, less trustworthy, and less empathetic. This comes as some critics argue that the emphasis on AI could distract from more pressing issues like nutrition … Read more
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