Two children from rural areas in Gujarat underwent emergency eye surgeries after being injured by homemade explosives, known as carbide guns, during Diwali celebrations. The 11-year-old and the 15-year-old suffered severe corneal damage due to exposure to the blasts. Doctors warn that such injuries can lead to complete vision loss if left untreated. Carbide guns … Read more
Imagine a person who doesn’t understand Chinese locked in a room, using instructions to respond to written messages. This is similar to how computers “understand” language, according to philosopher John Searle. Despite advancements, AI still relies on pattern matching and canned responses, not true understanding. Alan Turing’s 1950 test sets the standard: if a judge … Read more
ChatGPT users are at risk of experiencing severe mental health crises, according to a new estimate by OpenAI. The company has developed an updated version of its chatbot that can recognize signs of mental distress and guide users towards real-world support. OpenAI estimates that around 0.07% of active ChatGPT users show “possible signs of mental … Read more
Qualcomm stock jumped 11.09% after announcing the launch of new artificial-intelligence accelerator chips, dubbed AI200 and AI250, set to ship in 2024 and 2027 respectively. The AI chips will be available as standalone components or cards for integration into existing machines, rivaling Nvidia’s offerings. Source: https://www.wsj.com/tech/qualcomm-stock-surges-on-ai-chip-launch-cc7a4590
I met António Guterres, the secretary general of the United Nations, in a village on the Amazon River. I was the first Indigenous journalist to exclusively interview him about climate change and its impact on our planet. What struck me was his willingness to listen to our perspectives and concerns. Guterres acknowledged that we Indigenous … Read more
Yahoo käyttää evästeitä sivustollaan ja sovelluksilleen. Tämä auttaa tarjota sinulle parhaan mahdollisuuksin palvelu, mutta myös kerää käytettäsi tietoja. Jos haluat hylkää kaikki evästeet tai muokata valintojaasi, voit tehdä niin sivustollemme ja sovelluksiimmemme. Source: https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent?sessionId=3_cc-session_95a2988c-8441-4fdb-bcdd-8e5e57bcfef9
The Premier of Ontario has defended an ad that sparked a heated reaction from former US President Donald Trump. The ad, which aired during a campaign event in Toronto, featured a quote from Trudeau saying “We’re going to make Canada great again.” Source: https://www.axios.com/2025/10/27/ford-trump-canada-ontario-reagan-tariffs
A new course on arts entrepreneurship has graduated six individuals who struggled with housing and found solace in creating handmade items from reclaimed wood, jewelry, and other materials. The program, run by Community Supported Shelters, a nonprofit that serves Eugene’s unhoused population, aims to provide business skills and access to resources for creative people without … Read more
A massive data leak has exposed over 183 million email passwords, including millions linked to Gmail accounts. The breach, uncovered by Australian security researcher Troy Hunt, reveals a year-long sweep of malware networks that secretly siphon usernames and passwords from infected devices. The leaked data contains 3.5 terabytes of information, including stolen logs and credential … Read more
Volkswagen is warning that the loss of chip supply from Nexperia could hit its production due to China’s export halt. The company relies heavily on semiconductors for critical systems like blinkers, windshield wipers, and warning lights. This disruption comes as European leaders discuss China’s increasing restrictions on materials needed for manufacturing. The Dutch government recently … Read more