With AI chatbots growing in popular usage, it was only a matter of time before large numbers of people began applying them to the stock market. In fact, at least 1 in 10 retail investors now consult ChatGPT or other AI chatbots for stock-picking advice. Data from a survey by Read more…
There’s no sense in being precise when you don’t even know what you’re talking about. — John von Neumann
The Japanese city of Toyoake has passed a symbolic ordinance limiting recreational smartphone use to two hours a day, aiming to improve citizens’ sleep — especially for students after summer vacation. “The primary purpose of this ordinance is to ensure that all citizens receive adequate sleep,” states a Council information Read more…
The world’s oceans have failed a key planetary health check for the first time, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels, a report has shown. In its latest annual assessment, the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research said ocean acidity had crossed a critical threshold for marine life. This Read more…
Accenture has reduced its global workforce by more than 11,000 in the past three months and warned staff that more would be asked to leave if they cannot be retrained for the age of AI. From a report: The IT consulting group on Thursday detailed an $865 million restructuring programme Read more…
Lumafield’s CT scan analysis of 1,054 lithium-ion 18650 batteries found 33 cells from low-cost and counterfeit brands contained a serious manufacturing defect called negative anode overhang, which increases risks of internal short-circuiting and battery fires. All defective batteries came from the 424 units sourced from budget brands on Amazon and Read more…
Despite AI models outperforming radiologists on benchmark tests since 2017, demand for human radiologists has reached record highs. American diagnostic radiology residency programs offered 1,208 positions this year, up 4% from 2024, while average salaries hit $520,000 — 48% higher than 2015. Over 700 FDA-cleared radiology AI models exist, yet Read more…