In a startling turn of events, Zixiao “Gary” Wang, co-founder of FTX, testified on Friday that Sam Bankman-Fried knowingly utilized FTX clients’ funds without authorization to invest through his personal hedge fund. As the first major witness in Bankman-Fried’s trial, Wang, who has already pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to FTX’s collapse, shed light
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With the increasing integration of robots into everyday life, their presence in hospitals is becoming more prevalent. Cleaning robots, such as the popular Roomba, have already found their way into millions of American homes. However, the use of robots in healthcare settings, like the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH), serves a different purpose.
The recent settlement reached by fundraising software company Blackbaud, in which they agreed to pay $49.5 million to settle claims related to a 2020 data breach, brings to light the negligence and consequences of their actions. This article critically examines the details of the settlement, delving into the extent of the breach, the mishandling of
Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son made a bold statement at a corporate conference in Tokyo, declaring that he believes artificial intelligence (AI) will surpass human intelligence within a decade. According to Son, “artificial general intelligence will surpass the total intelligence of humankind by 10 times in 10 years.” This prediction has significant implications for Japanese companies,
AI Vincent Van Gogh is patient but unimpressed by yet another question about his chopped-off ear. It is fascinating to witness the interaction between an AI language model and the audience. The great painter’s avatar, displayed on a video screen, showcases the capabilities and limitations of artificial intelligence. The tone of the AI Vincent is
Generative AI has been one of the most exciting areas in the tech industry, with companies like ChatGPT, Microsoft, and Google making significant strides in developing powerful generative AI products. However, Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, is keen to assert that it has not fallen behind its rivals. In fact, according to Andrew
Urban cities like Chicago are experiencing increasing temperatures due to the urban heat island effect, caused by elements such as concrete sidewalks, black asphalt streets, and brick buildings that retain heat. To help combat this issue, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have studied different roofing strategies and their impact on
Europe is facing an urgent need to accelerate its energy transition if it wants to retain its position as a global industrial leader. Top policymakers emphasized this during a conference on clean energy transition hosted by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the European Central Bank (ECB), and the European Investment Bank (EIB) in Paris. The
In a surprising turn of events, billionaire Ryan Cohen has assumed the role of CEO at GameStop, the famed video game retailer. Cohen, already the board chairman and the company’s largest individual investor, has taken the reins to navigate the company through the tumultuous waters of the modern gaming industry. This appointment comes as GameStop
The demand for valuable metals used in batteries is projected to increase in the coming decades, in parallel with the growth of clean energy technologies. As the world strives to transition to renewable energy sources, the need for efficient and sustainable battery recycling becomes crucial. Researchers at Rice University have developed a groundbreaking battery recycling