How social media changes our outlook on life
How social media changes our outlook on life. Young people feel gloomy about the future, a recent study suggests. One part of the problem: Social media. Here's how Instagram and Co. darken…
In Indian tech hub Bengaluru, water crisis gets political
Bengaluru is running out of drinking water, with an estimated daily deficit of 500 million liters. The shortages have become a hot-button political issue during the 2024 election.…
Tesla makes progress in securing China’s approval for Self Driving Technology
Tesla's shares surged after the EV maker won tentative approval to deploy its Full Self-Driving system in China, as Elon Musk met high-ranking officials on a surprise visit to Beijing. Plus, the…
Study finds AI algorithm can predict your political views by looking at your face
We look at reactions to New York's highest court overturning Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes conviction in a major decision that could impact his future appeals. Also: France's highest civil court rules on…
How Artificial Intelligence is changing the world of work
The world of work is undergoing a rapid transformation, constantly reshaping how we think about work, careers, and success. The rise of remote work, the increasing importance of skills over degrees and…
Restoring coral reefs: Marine farms and AI emerge as possible solutions
Australian scientists say the Great Barrier Reef – the world's largest coral reef, stretching over 2,300 kilometres along the country's northeastern coast – is undergoing its seventh "mass bleaching" event since 1998.…
Scientists train a robot to walk on the moon
Scientists are testing a quadrupedal robot, named Spirit, in the rugged terrain of Oregon's Mount Hood, simulating the extreme conditions of the Moon and Mars.…
Why big automakers are losing China
Volkswagen will expand its production and research facilities in Anhui province as the German automaker looks to reclaim its title as China's top-selling car brand.…
Musk’s X publishes fake news headline on Iran-Israel generated by its very own AI chatbot, Grok
X’s AI chatbot, Grok, generates news headlines and content based on what’s trending…What happens if what’s trending is a fake news story? This is what happened on April 4, when verified users…
The rise and fall of Atos, the European tech champion now €4.65 billion in debt
French IT services and consulting firm Atos unveiled a refinancing plan on Tuesday that failed to fully reassure investors. In this edition, we take a look at how the company, which provides…
Does Elon Musk want to make X the new TikTok?
Can AI now write laws and bachelor theses better than we can? Does Elon Musk want X to become a video app like YouTube or Twitch? And: how AI-generated nude pics of…