The TikTok trend of using CapCut’s “Big Face” filter to generate “before and after” images of weight loss is receiving criticism for being fatphobic. Critics assert that the trend ridicules…
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Satellite Data Reveals Grim Truth: Russia’s Industrial Decline Worsens Amidst Pollution Drop
Satellite data from the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-5P satellite indicate that Russia’s industrial sector is declining and that air pollution levels are decreasing. It’s possible that the decline is worse…
MEPs’ report calls for more rigorous control of spyware throughout the EU.
European Parliament Committee calls for Stricter Regulation of Spyware across EU The PEGA committee in the European Parliament has conducted a year-long investigation into the use of spyware for snooping…
Biden Unveils AI Plan amid Rising Concerns over Discrimination and Misinformation
The Biden administration has unveiled a series of artificial intelligence (AI)-related risk mitigation measures. The US government intends to introduce policies governing how federal agencies acquire and employ AI systems.…
The Brazilian Amazon, a “promised land,” is experiencing a surge in illegal mining activities.
Introduction Illegal mining has become rampant in the Brazilian Amazon and is causing severe environmental damage. Garimpeiros, illegal miners, work in small groups digging for precious minerals, mostly copper and…
Bluesky: Jack Dorsey’s New App That Could Rival Twitter
Former Twitter CEO launches Bluesky, a decentralised social media app that resembles Twitter in appearance but operates differently. Bluesky runs on a decentralised network that provides users with greater control…
These are the European businesses that are competing with ChatGPT to transform the landscape of AI.
European Companies Challenge ChatGPT with their Unique AI Offerings As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, many European companies are developing their own versions of AI that offer unique features…
US Chamber of Commerce Warns of Rising Risks for Businesses in China
The US Chamber of Commerce, a powerful business lobby, has warned American companies about the increased official scrutiny of their operations in China, which substantially increases the uncertainties and risks…
How to Check if You’re Being Tracked by an AirTag
Apple’s AirTag, a Bluetooth tracker, is used to locate lost commonplace objects; however, it has been abused as a stalking device, prompting police departments to issue warnings about its potential…
Amazon’s Profit Soars to $3.2 Billion Despite Multiple Layoffs
Amazon has reported a Q1 profit of $3.2 billion, compared to a Q1 loss of $3.8 billion in 2022. Recent cost-cutting measures, including two rounds of cutbacks, product cancellations, and…