Cierra Ortega, a contestant on Love Island USA, faced a wave of criticism after an old social media post resurfaced. In the post, she used a racial slur that hurt many people, especially those in the Asian community. Fans of the show were quick to react, and Cierra's follower count dropped from nearly a million to 683, 000. Cierra's parents stepped in to address the...
Microsoft recently let go of around 9, 000 employees, a move that came alongside an $80 billion investment in AI. Amidst this, a Microsoft executive faced backlash for suggesting that those who lost their jobs should seek comfort and guidance from AI tools like ChatGPT. Matt Turnbull, an executive producer at Xbox, shared his thoughts on LinkedIn, advising laid-off ...
Players of The Alters have raised concerns after finding evidence of AI-generated content in the game. This includes subtitles and text that seem to have been created using large language models (LLMs) without proper disclosure. Valve's rules, updated in January 2024, require game developers to reveal if they use AI for creating content like art, code, or sound. The...
The latest budget proposal from the White House for NASA's 2026 fiscal year has sparked controversy. It suggests a major shift in the agency's focus, with significant cuts to space science and other programs. The goal? A dramatic pivot towards sending humans to Mars. However, this plan is already facing serious criticism. The budget proposes a nearly 25% reduction i...
Elon Musk has decided to step down from his government position. He has been serving as a special government employee for 130 days. His departure comes at a time when Tesla, his electric vehicle company, is facing significant challenges. These issues include a sharp decline in sales and public protests. Musk has been vocal about his disappointment with the recent bu...
A well-known Broadway performer has faced a lot of criticism for comments made about two of her fellow actors. This performer has since apologized for her actions. The apology came after a public outcry and an open letter signed by over 600 members of the Broadway community. The letter called for the performer to be disinvited from the upcoming Tony Awards due to ...
The rise of Software as a Service (SaaS) has changed how people access software. Instead of buying it outright, users now pay a monthly fee to use it. This model has been a big hit for companies, bringing in steady income. It has also been convenient for users, who can access software without a large upfront cost. By 2024, most companies that sell directly to consume...
In the heart of Wisconsin, a judge found herself in hot water. Hannah Dugan, a Milwaukee County Circuit Judge, was accused of helping a man dodge federal immigration agents. This man, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, was in her courtroom for a domestic abuse hearing. He was in the country illegally and had been deported before. The agents wanted to arrest him right there in the ...
The tech world is abuzz with Whoop's recent flip-flop on its fitness tracker upgrade policy. The company's latest model, the Whoop 5. 0, has sparked a wave of user frustration and confusion. The initial announcement was met with dismay, as users discovered they would have to pay extra or extend their membership to get the new device. The company's communication was m...
The WWE world is buzzing with excitement as John Cena gets ready to defend his championship title against Randy Orton in the main event of the upcoming Backlash show in St. Louis. The night before the big event, Cena took center stage on SmackDown to deliver a scathing promo about Orton. He painted a picture of Orton as someone who is lazy, unreliable, and overpaid....