Teenagers are uniquely vulnerable to social media platforms due to their brain’s immature reward pathways and emotional expressway. This can lead to mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. The teen brain is still developing, making it more sensitive to social feedback and less able to cope with rejection. Social comparison fuels … Read more
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told Disney’s new CEO Josh D’Amaro about shutting down video generator Sora just months after a $1 billion deal was signed. Altman explained that they closed the service to concentrate on next-generation AI projects, citing tough resourcing calls as a reason. Altman expressed his love for Sora and its features, which … Read more
Elon Musk is requiring major banks and law firms to subscribe to his A.I. chatbot, Grok, if they want to advise on SpaceX’s historic I.P.O. This demand comes as no surprise in large deals, but it’s a unique requirement from Mr. Musk. The requirement applies to bankers, lawyers, auditors, and other professionals working on the … Read more
Tech giants like Meta and Google are facing increased scrutiny over their use of artificial intelligence (AI) on their platforms. A recent string of lawsuits aims to undermine the long-held notion that these companies have immunity from liability for content posted by their users. The issue centers around Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, … Read more
The crypto market continued its choppiness on Friday, with Bitcoin trading at $67,000 amidst a range that began in February. While some altcoins like ALGO and RENDER saw double-digit gains, the overall trend remains bearish since October. Volatility has been cooling, with US equities flat on Friday and Brent crude oil priced at $109 a … Read more
For the first time, physicists have directly observed ‘holes’ in light moving faster than the speed of light itself. However, this phenomenon doesn’t break the fundamental rule of relativity that nothing can travel faster than light. The phenomenon is known as optical vortices or phase singularities, which are essentially “dark holes” formed when a wave … Read more
Apple is gearing up to unveil new products in 2026 that will enhance performance, artificial intelligence (AI), and connectivity across its ecosystem. Here’s a look at the highlights of Apple’s latest product lineup: The Apple TV 4K retains its iconic design but now features a faster A17 Pro chip with enhanced gaming capabilities and improved … Read more
Foreign central banks have rapidly sold $82 billion in US Treasuries amid tensions in the Middle East, but top financial experts don’t think it will trigger a market collapse. Despite this sale, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is seen as a strong defense against “bond vigilantes” who target distressed countries. The rapid sell-off has raised alarm … Read more
Baltimore-based food giant McCormick & Co. is acquiring a massive chunk of British conglomerate Unilever, the second-largest deal in history between food companies. The deal will see Unilever focus on personal care and beauty products, while McCormick expands its pantry with popular brands like Hellmann’s Mayonnaise and Marmite. McCormick will keep control of the combined … Read more
The US labor market bounced back in March with a strong 178,000 job creation, surpassing expectations and reversing February’s decline of 133,000. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.3% due to a sharp reduction in the labor force, not just from hiring. Health care sector led the growth with 76,000 jobs added, followed by construction (26,000) … Read more