A heated debate has erupted over the UK government’s handling of grooming gang scandals, with Labour MP Jess Phillips and billionaire Elon Musk taking opposing stances. The controversy highlights tensions between local and national approaches to combating child sexual exploitation, as well as the role of high-profile figures in influencing public discourse. Root of Dispute […]
Palantir, one of the biggest gainers in the S&P 500 last year rising more than 340%, was down for a third straight day in premarket, losing more than 2%. Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices shed about 2.2% after a downgrade by HSBC. Data released Wednesday morning showed private-sector job creation in December eased more than expected,
As diplomatic efforts continue between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, significant obstacles remain, despite indications that Hamas has approved an Israeli list of 34 hostages for release in the first phase of a potential agreement. Negotiations, which have been marred by setbacks, false starts, and mistrust, have reached a fragile
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck the remote Tibetan plateau on Tuesday morning, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The quake, which hit at 9:05 a.m. local time, was centered in Tingri County, near the border with Nepal, and was felt across the Himalayan region, including Nepal, Bhutan, and north
Apple is under increasing pressure to withdraw its controversial artificial intelligence (AI) feature that has produced inaccurate news alerts on its latest iPhones. Feature, designed to summarize breaking news notifications, has drawn criticism after generating completely false claims. A prominent news organization initially raised concerns in December about the feature misrepresenting its journalism. Apple, however,
Google is forming a new team to work on AI models capable of simulating the physical world, marking a significant leap in artificial intelligence research. Tim Brooks, a former co-lead on OpenAI’s video generator, Sora, who joined Google DeepMind in October, announced his leadership of a new team in a post on X. initiative will
The cryptocurrency sector, battered by scandals and regulatory challenges, is experiencing an unexpected revival. After the dramatic collapse of FTX in 2022, which saw $8 billion in customer funds vanish, many believed the cryptocurrency industry was on the brink of collapse. The downfall of FTX was followed by a series of legal actions, including the
As artificial intelligence (AI) transitions from a niche concept to a transformative force, it has become one of the most significant drivers of stock market performance. Companies leveraging AI are experiencing remarkable growth, positioning themselves as leaders in what many view as a generational technological shift. Let’s explore how Palantir Technologies, AppLovin, and Nvidia are
Samsung is gearing up for its highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event, where it will unveil the next generation of its flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S25 series. The event is scheduled to take place on January 22, 2025, in San Jose, California, at 10 AM Pacific Time. Samsung fans worldwide will also be able to tune
Apple has officially rolled out its latest software update, iOS 18.2.1, for iPhone users worldwide. Unlike previous updates, this release is notably light on new features and lacks any reported security fixes. Apple confirmed in its support documentation that “This update has no published CVE entries,” emphasizing its focus on addressing non-security-related issues. Key Details
