According to a study published in Nature, the 2023 wildfires in Canada released a staggering 647 megatons of carbon, surpassing the annual emissions of seven of the top ten fossil fuel emitters in 2022. This finding has heightened concerns about the long-term viability of forests as carbon sinks. The wildfires consumed over 15 million hectares … Read more
The market’s enthusiasm for the rapid expansion of the AI market, which had driven up semiconductor stock prices, is starting to cool. While Nvidia reported a significant surge in net profit, the market’s reaction has been muted. The combined market capitalization of global semiconductor-related stocks has contracted by $1 trillion since its peak in July. … Read more
ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has surpassed 200 million weekly active users, marking a significant increase from the previous year. The platform’s popularity has extended to the enterprise sector, with 92% of Fortune 500 companies adopting its solutions. The launch of GPT-4o mini in July has further fueled growth, doubling the usage of its automated API. … Read more
A recent survey by the KCCI and the Institute for Industrial Research highlighted a gap between the perceived need for AI and its actual implementation in Korean companies. While 78.4% of the 500 surveyed businesses recognized AI’s potential to improve efficiency and reduce costs, only 30.6% have integrated AI into their operations. The survey also … Read more
French prosecutors have filed charges against Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, setting a 5 million euro bail and prohibiting him from leaving France during the trial. The charges include conspiracy in organized crime, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a 500,000 euro fine; refusal to cooperate with criminal investigations; and almost … Read more
After facing backlash in February for producing historically inaccurate human images, Google temporarily disabled this feature. Now, Google has revealed in a blog post that its Imagen 3 model will soon be accessible to Gemini Advanced, Business, and Enterprise users to generate human images. To mitigate potential misuse, Imagen 3 incorporates safeguards that prevent the … Read more
According to a report released Wednesday by the U.S. National Toxicology Program, drinking water with fluoride levels more than twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ scores in children. While adding small amounts of fluoride to drinking water has long been hailed as one of public health’s greatest achievements for strengthening teeth and … Read more
Despite Sony’s introduction of the PS4 in 2015 and PS5 in 2021, and Nintendo’s partnership with Tencent to launch the Switch in China in 2019, the gaming console market in China has faced significant hurdles. Stringent regulations imposed by the Chinese government have limited the availability of games. Data reveals that only about 30 imported … Read more
A new study from Japan has found that moderate video game playing is beneficial for mental health. The research, published in Nature Human Behaviour, took advantage of a unique situation in Japan where, due to a gaming console shortage between 2020 and 2022, retailers used lotteries to distribute two different gaming consoles to consumers. A … Read more
According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. birth rate declined again between 2022 and 2023. The birth rate has been steadily decreasing for the past 17 years, with the most significant decline occurring during the Great Recession of 2007-2009. From 2007 to 2022, the U.S. birth … Read more
The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago originated from the outer solar system, according to a new study by scientists at the University of Cologne. By analyzing geochemical evidence from the Chicxulub crater in Mexico, the researchers revealed that the impactor was a carbon-rich asteroid from beyond Jupiter’s orbit. The Cretaceous-Paleogene … Read more
The 60% surge in US startup failures over the past year, fueled by the depletion of funds raised during the 2021-2022 tech boom, is threatening millions of jobs and could have far-reaching economic consequences. Despite the AI hype, venture-backed companies continue to face challenges. Carta’s data reveals a concerning trend, with 254 of its clients … Read more
A study by researchers from the UK, US, Zhejiang University, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong found a link between physical attractiveness and gaming habits. Attractive adults and adolescents tend to spend less time gaming, potentially due to having more social opportunities. The researchers suggest that this is a causal relationship.
Scientists have discovered water on the metal asteroid 16 Psyche using the James Webb Space Telescope. This surprising find suggests that the asteroid’s surface may be covered in a layer of rust and ice. The discovery deepens our understanding of how asteroids form and evolve. Located between Mars and Jupiter, Psyche is thought to be … Read more
Square Enix’s FINAL FANTASY XVI is making its way to PC on September 17th, offering players a visually stunning and action-packed adventure. Set in the world of Valisthea, where nations compete for control of powerful Mothercrystals, the game follows the story of Clive Rosfield. The PC version, priced at 298 RMB and 398 RMB respectively, … Read more