Google Search recently announced updates to its removal processes and ranking systems in an effort to combat non-consensual fake explicit imagery, also known as deepfakes. The tech giant’s new strategy involves the quick removal of explicit deepfakes and the demotion of websites hosting such content to ensure that it does not appear prominently in Search
Pedro Almodóvar’s highly anticipated first English-language feature, The Room Next Door, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, has been selected as the Centerpiece film at the prestigious 62nd New York Film Festival. This drama, based on Sigrid Nunez’s novel What Are You Going Through, will make its U.S. debut at Alice Tully Hall on October
In a recent late-stage trial, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound has shown promising benefits for patients with heart failure and obesity. This adds to the growing body of evidence that GLP-1 drugs like Zepbound may have broader health benefits beyond weight loss and blood sugar regulation. The results of the phase three trial are
Recently, the Bank of England announced its first interest rate cut since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. This news was initially welcomed by many as a relief from the consecutive rate hikes that were implemented in response to inflation and global economic challenges. However, despite this positive development, experts are cautioning borrowers about the
Exposure to both non-essential and essential metals has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality, according to the largest epidemiological study conducted on this topic. The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) found that individual urinary metals, such as cadmium, tungsten, uranium, cobalt, copper, and zinc, were associated with a
The judge presiding over the class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers against the NFL has expressed dissatisfaction with the jury’s determination of damages. U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez criticized the jury for not following his instructions on how damages should be calculated. This has led to uncertainty regarding the outcome and potential for the
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has been making significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI) to drive growth in its core business of digital advertising. CEO Mark Zuckerberg and finance chief Susan Li recently highlighted the ways in which AI has contributed to the company’s success, emphasizing how it has improved recommendations, enhanced content discoverability, and
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of healthcare has always been met with skepticism, particularly in storytelling and filmmaking. However, recent studies have shown that AI can have a significant impact in the realm of science, particularly in predicting the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. This groundbreaking research, conducted by the University of
The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad and two other men involved in plotting the 2001 terror attacks by al-Qaeda have agreed to plead guilty in the military commissions process. This agreement comes after years of legal battles and delays in the case. The terms of the plea deals have
The proposed Medicare fee schedule for physicians and other healthcare professionals in 2025 has caused quite a stir in the healthcare industry. The Medicare “conversion factor” (CF) is set to be lower in 2025 than it has been in decades, with the last time it was lower being in 1993. This decrease in reimbursement rates