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Smoke and mirrors: How ‘AI Washing’ is fooling the tech industry
AI washing refers to a deceptive marketing tactic where companies exaggerate their AI use, making products seem more advanced to capitalize on AI hype.
US: Rare 12-foot ‘doomsday serpent’ discovered floating off San Diego Coast
The doomsday fish from the deep sea has surfaced: the rare and stunning oarfish might mean an earthquake will hit California soon.
Neanderthals were actually smart, knew long-term survival tactics, suggests study
Preliminary research from the MIS 4 site Abric Pizarro reveals new and exciting insights into the Neanderthals.
Stone Age production line that used modern methods to develop tools discovered
Chinese and Kenyan researchers have uncovered a Stone Age ‘production line’ for tools in Kenya’s Rift Valley.
Little girl discovers 200 million-year-old dinosaur footprints during beach walk
The five massive footprints dwarf human feet and likely belonged to a sauropodomorpha dinosaur, according to a paleontology expert.
3,800-year-old human skeletons unearthed in Peruvian temple surprise explorers
Peruvian archeologists unearth 3,800-year-old humans in a temple in Peru which will bring an ancient world dating back to 1800 BC to new light.
13,600-year-old, well-intact mastodon skull discovered, stuns archaeologists
This mastodon skull, found in an unexpected location, offers insights into the region’s landscape and the lives of these ancient creatures shortly before their disappearance.
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Russia’s high-tech AI efforts to influence US election are failing: Meta
Meta claimed that it continues to monitor and assess the risks associated with evolving new technologies like AI.
The AI gold rush: Why Texas Bitcoin miners are abandoning crypto
Crypto volatility and surging AI interest are driving Texas miners to repurpose their infrastructure for emerging tech opportunities.
Mount Etna eruption: Europe’s volcano spews lava and ash, cancels flights
The surrounding area has been carpeted with lava and ash from the volcano, causing flights at Catania airport to be put on hold.
2 billion tons: Canada wildfires emit a decade’s worth of CO2 in 1 season
The State of Wildfires report warns that the frequency and intensity of wildfires are increasing, driven by human-induced climate change.
WWI soldier identified after 2 decades of anonymity, thanks to forensics
A forensics team was finally able to verify the identity of an unknown WWI soldier, so he could finally be sent home and buried, one hundred years later.
Fire at Europe’s largest nuclear plant: Russia and Ukraine trade blames
The IAEA has called for immediate access to assess damage at Zaporizhzhia, as conflicting claims continue to emerge from both sides.
10,000-year-old giant panda fossil with remarkably intact skeleton found
“Previously, only scattered giant panda fossils findings were made, such as individual teeth, single bones, or very fragmented pieces.”
Crossing the line? Meta’s AI training sparks worldwide privacy concerns
Brazil’s data protection office suspended Meta’s privacy policy after allegations of unauthorized data use for AI training, sparking legal and ethical debates.
Iron Age statue with clearly visible 3000-year-old human ‘fingerprints’ found
This ancient clay figure, believed to date back to the 9th or 10th century BC, offers a glimpse into the lives of our ancestors.
Dog chews battery, sparks fly out of lithium device, sets house on fire in US
Lithium-ion batteries pose a fire or explosion risk if they are exposed to extreme heat, damaged, used with incompatible chargers, or overcharged.
Scientists say horse milk ice cream may be healthier than cow milk ice cream
According to 60 volunteers who tasted the ice cream, it was creamy, visually appealing, and had a good taste and texture.
1,800 bhp beast: Rolls-Royce’s WW2 legacy aero engine to be auctioned
After the beginning of World War I, Rolls-Royce was tasked with developing plane engines.
First-ever archaeological survey on space station finds floating life ‘messy’
The aim of the study was to see how astronauts truly interact with their surroundings.