In a move to safeguard the interests of consumers, the Indian government has implemented a ban on the use of “dark patterns” on e-commerce platforms. These practices are designed to deceive and manipulate customers, and the ban aims to prevent such unfair trade practices. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued guidelines to regulate
Copper mines, such as Rio Tinto’s Bingham Canyon mine located near Salt Lake City, play a crucial role in the world’s shift towards clean energy. As global demand for copper is expected to nearly double by 2035, these mines are faced with numerous challenges, including addressing the concerns of local stakeholders, mitigating environmental damage, and
In recent years, the global conversation on nuclear power has become increasingly polarized. While proponents argue that nuclear energy is a crucial and reliable source of emissions-free power, detractors highlight the risks and high costs associated with large-scale nuclear projects. Amidst this ongoing debate, Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), cautions
The highly anticipated remake of ARK: Survival Evolved, titled ARK: Survival Ascended, has not been without its fair share of problems since its release at the end of October. Developed as an interim game while players eagerly await the arrival of ARK 2, Survival Ascended was meant to provide an exciting experience for fans of
Breaking news reveals that Amazon and its consultants have been found guilty of violating federal labor law by a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge. The violations include the interrogation and threatening of employees regarding their union activities, as well as racially disparaging organizers who were seeking to unionize a warehouse in Staten Island. Administrative
Intuit, a well-known enterprise company, has gained recognition for its exceptional speed and effectiveness in deploying generative AI technology at scale. The company introduced Intuit Assist, an LLM-driven assistant, across all its products, including TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and MailChimp. Intuit also developed its own Gen AI operating system, which coordinates the activities of the
AI content generators have gained significant attention in the legal field, raising expectations about their potential to interpret the law, enhance access to justice, facilitate legal communication, and support decision-making processes. However, legal scholars Nicolas Vermeys and Karim Benyekhlef, from Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Law, argue that the introduction of tools like ChatGPT has
Google has recently released a crucial security update for its Chrome web browser in an effort to fix a zero-day vulnerability that could potentially expose users to dangerous code. This security flaw poses a significant risk to users’ computers, and it is recommended that everyone installs the latest version of Chrome to ensure their protection.
In a significant step towards revolutionizing the world’s energy landscape, the largest experimental nuclear fusion reactor has officially been inaugurated in Japan. This cutting-edge technology, which aims to fuse atomic nuclei rather than splitting them, holds the promise of being a safe, abundant, and carbon-free source of energy. The JT-60SA reactor, a joint project between
The Wiedemann-Franz law, which states that the ratio of electronic conductivity to thermal conductivity is constant in metals, has been the foundation of understanding electrical and heat conductivity for over 170 years. However, recent experimental findings in quantum materials, where electrons behave collectively rather than individually, have challenged this long-held law. Physicists from the Department