Brazil Protests Against Pardon for Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro

Brazilian protesters gathered in all 26 states and the Federal District on Sunday against potential pardons for former President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies, who were convicted of attempting a coup. The protests followed a constitutional amendment passed by the lower house that would make it harder to arrest lawmakers. The move now heads to … Read more

Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Hike Sparks Global Talent Uncertainty

US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 50-fold hike in H-1B visa fees from $500 to $100,000 has sent shockwaves through the global tech industry and beyond. The new fee targets only new applicants and is a one-off, but experts warn that this could lead to a long-term labour shortage. Indian companies like TCS and … Read more

Scientists Detect Gravitino, a Potential Dark Matter Candidate

A team of scientists has proposed a new candidate for dark matter: the gravitino. This particle, predicted by N=8 supergravity theory, could be detected using underground detectors like the JUNO detector in China. The researchers simulated the signature of a gravitino passing through the detector and found that it would leave a unique signal impossible … Read more

Apple TV+ Series ‘Parallax’ to Film in Vandergrift This Week

An upcoming AppleTV+ series, titled “Parallax,” will film in downtown Vandergrift this week. The production team will set up temporary no-parking zones and intermittently close roads to accommodate the filming. Locals may be asked to serve as extras during the production, which is based on crime novels by Lars Kepler. The show stars Liev Schreiber, … Read more

Duchess of York Dropped from Charity Patronage Amid Epstein Scandal

Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Prince Andrew, has been dropped as a patron for multiple charities after leaked emails revealed her close friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. The charities include Julia’s House, Teenage Cancer Trust, Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, British Heart Foundation, and Children’s Literacy Charity. According to leaked emails, Ferguson referred to Epstein as a … Read more

Walter Mead Discusses US Cooperation with Allies Globally

Walter Russell Mead, a prominent expert, recently appeared on the Wall Street Journal’s podcast Potomac Watch to share his insights on the United States’ cooperation with key allies like Israel and the impact of current global events on international politics. Source: https://www.hudson.org/donald-trumps-role-new-international-order-walter-russell-mead

Using AI Increases Moral Disengagement and Dishonesty

A new study published in Nature found that people are more likely to cheat or engage in dishonest behavior when using artificial intelligence (AI) for tasks. Researchers, led by Zoe Rahwan, conducted 13 tests on over 8,000 participants and discovered that: * When participants used AI to report dice numbers, about 95% were honest without … Read more

Yahoo-konserni käyttää evästeitä sivustojamme

Kun käytät Yahoo-sivuja ja sovelluksia, me käytämme evästeitä tarjotaaksimme sivustomme ja sovelluksemme sinulle. Evästeet auttavat meitä todentamaan käyttäjät, estääkseen roskapostin ja väärinkäytön sekä toteuttamassa tietoturvatoimia. Evästeet tallennetaan myös, jos napsautat “Hyväksy kaikki”, jotta me voimme analyysoida käyttöäsi sivustollamme ja sovelluksillamme. Jos haluat hylkää evästeiden käytön tai muokata valintojasi, voit tehdä sen sivustomme ja sovelluksille. Source: … Read more

AI Use Linked to Increased Deception Behavior

A recent study found that people are more likely to lie when using artificial intelligence (AI), suggesting a worrying trend in the way we interact with machines. The research involved over 8,000 participants across 13 studies and revealed that around 85% of people engaged in dishonesty when giving instructions to AI. This behavior was found … Read more