The field of computer science has long been striving to replicate the intricate abilities of the human brain through artificial intelligence. However, as artificial neural networks become more lifelike and powerful, they also consume more energy. In a surprising turn of events, a Swiss start-up, FinalSpark, has introduced a ‘biocomputer’ that operates using living brain
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is currently under scrutiny as a federal court-appointed watchdog, Neil Barofsky, investigates potential abuses of power within the union. The recent court filing highlights concerns that Fain and other union leaders have obstructed the investigation process and impeded access to vital information. These actions, if proven true, could be
OpenAI made a significant announcement on Monday regarding the hiring of two top executives and a strategic partnership with tech giant Apple. Sarah Friar, the former CEO of Nextdoor and finance chief at Square, will be stepping in as the company’s new chief financial officer. Bringing a wealth of experience to the table, Friar will
The FDA advisory committee unanimously supported the investigational drug donanemab for treating early Alzheimer’s disease in a recent 11-0 vote. The committee highlighted that the benefits of donanemab outweighed its risks for Alzheimer’s disease patients with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia who were enrolled in clinical trials involving the drug. In addition to the
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is currently facing mounting pressure following the significant gains made by the far-right AfD in the European Union election. Despite a series of scandals, the AfD managed to secure 15.9% of the votes according to preliminary results. This surpasses the support garnered by Scholz’s own SPD (social democrats) and their coalition
As the new trading week begins, stock futures are showing a slight decline after last week’s positive performance. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are down by 0.2%, while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures are also ticking lower. Notably, Nvidia stock, which has been a significant market mover recently, is also experiencing a dip
Apple’s virtual assistant Siri has long been a prominent feature of the company’s products, heralding a new era of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. As reports suggest, Siri is set to undergo a major transformation with a slew of new AI features poised to revolutionize the user experience. The latest reports indicate that Siri will now
Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis exhibited true resilience during Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Mavericks. Despite appearing to tweak his right leg late in the game, Porzingis made it clear that he was willing to do whatever it took to stay on the court and support his team. His determination was evident as
Alyson Hannigan, famously known for her role as Michelle Flaherty in the American Pie franchise, almost missed the bus back to band camp – quite literally. As the 1999 teen movie approaches its 25th anniversary, Hannigan reminisced about her journey as the lovable band nerd in the raunchy comedy series. Reflecting on how she almost
The mystery of the elaborately carved stone balls found predominantly in Scotland during the later Neolithic period continues to baffle archaeologists. These balls, dating back to circa BCE 3200-2500, are a true enigma. Despite the fact that over 425 balls have been found, their original purpose still remains a mystery. These stone balls are generally