It was a busy Monday night as President Joe Biden talked with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about planning for Hurricane Milton. This comes after reports that Governor DeSantis hadn't answered calls from the president or Vice President Kamala Harris about Hurricane Helene's aftermath. The White Hous
Ever heard of Photoshop fails? Well, the Japanese government recently had one. It all started when Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s office posted pictures of the new cabinet. The suits weren’t looking too neat, and that caught the attention of eagle-eyed internet users. They noticed something fishy w
A former minister from Singapore has been sentenced to one year in prison. The 62-year-old, Subramaniam Iswaran, was found guilty of accepting gifts worth over $300,000 while he was the Transport Minister. These gifts included things like tickets to sporting events and private jet travel. The court
In a surprising move, California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, decided to veto a bill that aimed to control the potential dangers of highly advanced AI models. This bill, SB 1047, was at the center of a heated debate among activists and companies involved in AI development. Supporters warned about the r
In an unexpected turn, California Governor Gavin Newsom decided not to sign the SB 1047 bill that aimed to regulate high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) models. The governor had concerns about the bill's lack of specific safety details. Instead of approving it, he chose to collaborate with AI expe
Ever heard of the company called Credo AI? They’ve just rolled out a cool platform that simplifies governance for AI projects. This hub, now available to everyone, connects different tools and platforms like Amazon SageMaker or Microsoft Dynamics 365 to one central spot. The idea is that instead of
Imagine combining satellite technology with cutting-edge artificial intelligence. That's exactly what happened when Yahsat, a satellite operator from the UAE, merged with Bayanat, an AI company specializing in geospatial data. Their new venture, Space42, aims to bring together satellite communicatio
In Kenya, the tension between citizens and the government has hit a boiling point. On Thursday, Nairobi witnessed intense clashes between protesters and police. The spark? A controversial finance bill that's up for vote in Parliament. Young Kenyans, some as young as 18, are fighting against proposed
Brian Cornell, Target's CEO for a decade, has seen improvements in retail crime management. He admitted that securing essential items isn’t ideal but it keeps stores open. The future holds more of the same – body wash, deodorant, and undergarments will stay behind glass barriers, requiring hand swip
Bitcoin's price has taken a steep dive, falling 8% over just two days. What's behind this drop? Some major players are selling their bitcoins. The infamous Mt. Gox exchange, which went bankrupt back in 2014 after a huge hack, has started paying back its creditors. It's estimated that Mt. Gox still h
