Hollywood director Rob Reiner has died at a young age, leaving behind a heartbreaking story of a father struggling to cope with his son’s addiction. The irony is stark: someone who had achieved so much in life couldn’t save his own child from self-destruction. This story highlights the tough choices parents face when caring for … Read more
A group of researchers gathered at a party overlooking the San Diego waterfront, enjoying cocktails like the Burning TPU made from honey, bourbon, and Sardinian myrtle liqueur. The drink was named after Google’s custom AI chip. At the gathering, they chatted about their work in AI, including hours worked on Elon Musk’s xAI project, and … Read more
The US Justice Department released thousands of previously unreleased files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. These new documents include FBI case files, photos, and other evidence. A Justice Department official stated that more documents are expected in the coming weeks. Source: https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/five-takeaways-from-the-newly-released-epstein-files-936dd5a1
Former members of Greater Grace World Outreach Church in Baltimore expressed outrage and gratitude after a 14-month investigation revealed widespread child sexual abuse and cover-ups by church leaders. The report, conducted by Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment (GRACE), found that senior pastors and high-ranking officials ignored, dismissed, and downplayed allegations of abuse. … Read more
OpenAI has updated its popular chatbot platform, ChatGPT, to allow users to customize the bot’s personality. The new settings enable users to adjust the level of warmth and enthusiasm in conversations, as well as the frequency of responses and use of emojis. Users can now make their interactions with ChatGPT more or less friendly, depending … Read more
Two major credit card companies, Visa and Mastercard, have agreed to settle a long-standing lawsuit over artificially high ATM access fees. The settlement would require the firms to add $88.8M and $78.7M to a fund for eligible customers who made qualifying transactions since 2007. The case dates back to 2011, when consumers alleged that Visa … Read more
Beloved director Rob Reiner, 71, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, have had their bodies released back to the family after being held by authorities. An autopsy has taken place, but a full medical report is not expected for up to 90 days. Source: https://www.thedailybeast.com/rob-reiner-and-wifes-bodies-released-to-family
Steven Spielberg is back to exploring the world of aliens with his new movie “Disclosure Day”. The film, written by David Koepp, stars a star-studded cast including Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, and Colin Firth. In its trailer, audiences are given a glimpse into what to expect: a story about humans dealing with the discovery of … Read more
Financial strategist Michael Green’s recent viral post sparked a heated debate about the poverty line in America. He claims that the current threshold of $31,200 is no longer sufficient, and the new poverty line should be around $140,000. This idea has resonated with many Americans who feel they’re “making good money” but still struggling to … Read more
China has brought online a massive national research network, designed to support experimentation on future network designs and improve data transmission quality. The “China Environment for Network Innovation” (CENI) spans over 40 cities, targeting AI and deterministic networking. In an early demonstration, researchers successfully transferred 72 terabytes of data across 1,000 kilometers in about 1.6 … Read more