Individuals with voice disorders due to various conditions, such as pathological vocal cord issues or recovering from laryngeal cancer surgeries, face challenges when it comes to speaking. However, a groundbreaking invention by a team of UCLA engineers offers hope for these individuals. The new bioelectric system, created by Jun Chen and his colleagues, aims to
SpaceX’s Starshield unit has recently come into the spotlight due to a classified contract with the US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to build a network of spy satellites. This partnership raises questions about the implications of such a collaboration between a private company and a government agency. Secrecy and Classified Contracts The nature of the
In the modern world, where working remotely is becoming increasingly popular, finding ways to stay focused in noisy environments is essential. One solution to this problem is investing in noise-canceling earbuds, which can help create a peaceful working environment. However, it is important to critically analyze the quality and features of these earbuds before making
In a shocking turn of events, US prosecutors have recommended that disgraced crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried be sentenced to a staggering 40 to 50 years in prison for his involvement in a massive fraud scheme that defrauded customers of $8 billion. The founder and CEO of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange platform was convicted of seven
Reddit recently disclosed that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated an inquiry into the platform’s practices regarding the sale, licensing, or sharing of user-generated content with outside organizations for the purpose of training artificial intelligence models. The filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission revealed that the FTC’s interest stems from the unique nature
Boeing, one of the leading aeronautics giants, issued a warning to airlines regarding the inspection of certain switches in the cockpit of its 787 Dreamliner model. This warning came after a terrifying incident on a New Zealand-bound LATAM plane, where passengers were injured due to a sudden and violent drop mid-flight. The Incident The Chilean
Norway has become a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with a remarkable 82% of new cars sold in 2023 being electric. This impressive rate of adoption can largely be attributed to the generous subsidies offered by the Scandinavian country to EV owners, as well as its significant investment in charging infrastructure. These crucial
Reddit, a platform known for its user-generated content and online forums, has recently come under scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding its data-licensing business. The company’s attempt to monetize its data through the training of artificial intelligence systems has raised concerns about privacy, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. The FTC’s non-public inquiry into
Tesla, the electric vehicle maker, recently settled a racist discrimination lawsuit with a former employee, Owen Diaz. Diaz, a Black man who worked as an elevator operator at Tesla’s Fremont, California factory in 2015, had initially been awarded $3.2 million in damages by a federal jury. However, the terms of the settlement reached between Diaz
Reddit, in preparation for its upcoming IPO, revealed that by licensing user posts to tech giants like Google for AI projects, it could potentially generate $203 million in revenue over the next few years. However, this move has already attracted attention from US regulators. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently sent a letter to Reddit