FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed that the agency’s international efforts led China-backed spies to abandon a massive botnet consisting of 260,000 devices. The botnet, controlled by Integrity Technology Group, was being used for spying and targeting critical infrastructure in the US. Wray stated that Flax Typhoon, the group behind the botnet, had been building it … Read more
Electronic Arts (EA) has announced updates on the future of the popular Sims franchise, including a film adaptation produced by LuckyChap and Vertigo Entertainment. The film will be directed by Kate Herron and co-written with Briony Redman, but no details have been revealed about the characters or story. In addition to the film, EA has … Read more
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed three bills aimed at combating the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in political advertisements. The legislation follows a deepfake video featuring Vice President Kamala Harris, which was shared by Elon Musk on his platform X. The first bill, Assembly Bill 2355, requires political ads to disclose whether they used … Read more
Magnit, a leading staffing and talent provider company, has launched a new AI-powered Integrated Workforce Management (IWM) Platform, dubbed “Maggi.” This innovative platform aims to simplify the hiring process for managers at other staffing companies and client firms. Maggi is designed to provide a single interface for accessing data, sourcing, and workforce management tools, ultimately … Read more
Genie Doi, 38, and her husband made the decision to relocate their family from Los Angeles to Osaka, Japan in 2022 after a shooting near their son’s daycare center in 2019. The move was motivated by Japan’s reputation for safety and affordability. The family of four found that childcare costs were significantly lower in Japan. … Read more
Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered virtual laboratory called CREME (cis-regulatory element model explanations). This innovative tool allows geneticists to run thousands of virtual experiments with the click of a button, enabling them to identify and understand key regions of the genome. The team, led by assistant professor … Read more
A recent NOVA special sparked debate about the human mind, suggesting that there could be two separated minds inside a skull due to the split-brain phenomenon. However, neuroscientists like Michael Gazzaniga and Michael Miller argue that this is not the case. The split brain procedure is used in cases of intractable epilepsy, where neurosurgeons sever … Read more
Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics’ gene therapy Casgevy has started infusing patients with edited cells, following the company’s second-quarter earnings report on August 1. This marks a breakthrough in sickle cell treatment, as experts predicted a slow uptake due to the complex process of undergoing treatment, which can take up to a year. Meanwhile, bluebird … Read more
Scientists from McGill University have developed a novel process to harness the power of sunlight and convert carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane into valuable chemicals that can be used as fuels and in manufacturing. The photo- driven oxygen-atom-grafting process uses gold, palladium, and gallium nitride as catalysts to transform CO2 and methane into carbon monoxide … Read more
Archaeologists made an exciting discovery on a farm in the mountains of Norway, uncovering four silver bracelets dating back to the 9th century Viking Age. The treasure was hidden deep under the floorboards of what was likely once a house for Viking slaves. The find is significant not only because of its historical value but … Read more