In an unprecedented move, leaders of the tech industry, including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, are set to convene at the Capitol next month to participate in a series of policy forums centered around the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has organized the closed-door bipartisan gathering in a bid to
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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom have been lauded as top performers in the first half of 2023. However, there is a shift in momentum as investors grapple with the tech-driven hype and the impact of higher interest rates. While interest rates are causing the market to pause, a closer examination
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed in a press briefing on Thursday that updated Covid vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax are expected to be available to the public in mid-September. This announcement marks the most definitive timeline provided thus far. While federal officials have previously stated that the new shots could
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been actively promoting the highly anticipated Cybertruck on social media. However, the company has yet to release final pricing and specifications for the innovative electric pickup truck. In a recent email sent to Tesla employees, Musk expressed concerns about the precision required in manufacturing the Cybertruck, citing its “straight edges”
The Soviet Union’s attempts at landing a spacecraft on the moon were marked by failure and disappointment. Their first 11 attempts resulted in a series of stuck, failed, missed, and crashed missions. Even in the modern era, the track record is still shaky, with only three successful lunar landings out of eight attempts by China,
The political landscape is never short of surprises, and Donald Trump’s decision to skip the first Republican primary debate has certainly caused a stir. As the former president confirmed on his Truth Social media platform, he believes that his current lead in the Republican primary field is substantial enough that he doesn’t need to share
Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors, has recently announced that it will be reducing its robotaxi fleet in San Francisco by 50%. This decision comes after a series of accidents involving Cruise’s autonomous vehicles, including a collision with a fire truck. The reduction not only poses a setback for Cruise but also raises concerns about
In a surprising turn of events, X, formerly known as Twitter, announced that it would eliminate the block function on its platform. This decision, shared by X owner Elon Musk in a recent post, has received significant backlash from users who view blocking as a crucial safety feature. Instead, the block option will now solely
Former President Donald Trump, the favored candidate in polls for the 2024 Republican nomination, is attempting to prolong his federal trial on charges related to his actions to impede the peaceful transfer of power and retain control of the White House following his defeat in the 2020 election. In a recent court filing, Trump’s legal
North Korea recently made its first official comment regarding a U.S. soldier who reportedly entered the isolated country’s territory last month. According to the state-run media KCNA, Private 2nd Class Travis King confessed to illegally intruding into the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The incident occurred when King, 23, crossed the heavily fortified border