Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., is currently facing a legal battle in which he is seeking to avoid being held personally liable in two dozen lawsuits. These lawsuits accuse Meta Platforms Inc. and other social media companies of addicting children to their products. Zuckerberg made his case at a hearing in a
The rise of generative AI in social media apps has undoubtedly introduced new possibilities and use cases, such as image editing and ad copy optimization. However, the question remains – does generative AI truly enhance the social app experience for regular users? Over the years, users have expressed dissatisfaction with spam messages and artificial engagement
Ring’s decision to halt the sale of its Ring Car Cam has left customers frustrated and disappointed. The dashcam/security camera hybrid, which promised to record both the road and the driver’s actions, has faced ongoing delays since its launch at CES 2023. Customers who eagerly attempted to purchase the device in recent months have found
Google’s recent flurry of AI offerings, including Bard, Gemini, Gemini Advanced, Gemini 1.5 Pro, Gemini for Workspace, Gemini Business, and Gemini Enterprise, has left both consumers and employees scratching their heads. The lack of clarity and consistency in naming and branding these products has led to confusion and frustration among users. The chaotic rollout of
In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to solve intricate problems efficiently is more critical than ever. Traditional computers often face challenges when dealing with a high volume of interconnected variables, leading to inefficiencies such as the von Neumann bottleneck. However, a new paradigm in problem-solving has emerged in the form of collective state computing, which
The universe is filled with mysteries that scientists have been trying to unravel for centuries. One such mystery is the complex relationship between gravity and the quantum world. While Isaac Newton first discovered the force of gravity, it has remained a puzzle on a microscopic level. Even Albert Einstein, in his theory of general relativity,
China has made significant strides in the development of AI chips, with the Huawei Mate 60 smartphone featuring a homegrown 7-nanometer chip attracting attention. While China may not be at data-center scale yet, the ability to aggregate many of these chips together allows them to build very large systems. This poses a concern for the
When sickness strikes and you find yourself confined to your bed, sometimes the best remedy is to dive into the darkest and most nihilistic forms of entertainment. Whether it be through films, games, or literature, immersing yourself in a dystopian world can be strangely therapeutic. One such experience I recently had was delving into the
Florida lawmakers have taken a bold step in enacting one of the strictest bans on children’s use of social media in the United States. The legislation, which aims to keep those under 16 off social media platforms, is driven by concerns over the negative impact of such platforms on children’s mental health. Lawmakers are particularly
Grab, the Southeast Asian ride-hailing giant, recently announced its first-ever profitable quarter, reporting a profit of $11 million in its fourth-quarter earnings report. This marks a significant turnaround from the $391 million loss recorded in the same period a year ago. The company attributed this boost in profitability to improvements in Group adjusted EBITDA, fair