Artificial Intelligence
AI developments and applications.
‘Backrooms’ Director Kane Parsons Explains It All: Breaking Down Liminal Spaces, Why He Was Nervous His Work Might Get ‘Butchered by Suits’ and What Sequels Might Look Like - Variety
Director Kane Parsons explains the lore of 'Backrooms' for people who aren't yet initiated, and talks about future installments.
WHO suspects 906 cases, 223 deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola - KSL.com
The World Health Organization said on Friday there were 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected deaths that were being investigated.
U.S., Iran nearing deal to end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz - The Washington Post
Negotiators have reached an agreement to end the conflict, but it requires approval from President Donald Trump and Iranian leadership.
Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting 'spell-off' - NPR
This is the 101st year of the national spelling competition, and the third time it's been decided by a rapid-fire "spell-off" since the practice was introduced in 2021
Nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine war, British intelligence agency says - CBS News
It is the highest on-the-record estimate of Russian military deaths to come from any government since the war in Ukraine began.
AI facial recognition to check age of asylum seekers from next year - BBC
The Home Office says the tool will make it easier to identify adult migrants "attempting to game the system".
Ozempic may be reshaping the brain, scientists say - Ground News
Scientists are exploring how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may not only be a metabolism breakthrough, but could also reshape some patients’ brains. GLP-1s were originally developed to treat diabetes and ob...
Chris Brown's Security Head Says He Paid Ex-Housekeeper 5-Figure Sum After Dog Attack - TMZ
Chris Brown's security guard says he personally handed over close to $40K to the singer's ex-housekeeper after his dog allegedly attacked her ... according to the transcript of his deposition.
Will Tony Blair's intervention change the Labour debate? - BBC
While the former PM still has some admirers in Labour, others wings of the party are not listening.
Valve raises Steam Deck prices by more than $200 - The Verge
Valve has raised the price of the Steam Deck OLED, with the 1TB model jumping to $949, and the 512GB version now costing $789.
Matthew Perry's assistant jailed for 41 months over actor's ketamine death - BBC
Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he "will forever regret" his actions.