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Engineer at Google placed on administrative leave after saying chat bots can express emotions

Google argues that Blake Lemoine's claims that the chatbot is conscious are not supported by the evidence. Blake Lemoine, age 41, stated that the company's LaMDA (language model for dialogue applications) chatbot had engaged him in discussions like rights and personhood. He told the Washington Post, "If I didn't know it...

Scientists in Scotland examine the influence of “primate versions” of Spotify and Netflix.

The monkeys could view movies of worms, underwater sceneries, and abstract shapes and colors, as well as rain sounds, music, and traffic noises. Researchers are investigating the impact of technology that effectively provides zoo animals with their own Spotify and Netflix accounts. Scientists from the University of Glasgow have developed a...

Google agreed to pay $118 million to female employees who were paid less than male counterparts.

The technology giant is settling a five-year-long case that will result in around 15,500 California-based female employees receiving unpaid wages. In 2017, former Google employees in California asserted they were paid less than their male counterparts and filed a claim against the internet giant. In addition to the money, which will...

NASA assembles a team of scientists to investigate unidentified flying objects despite ‘reputational risk’

NASA's preparations to investigate unexplained celestial objects are unable to account for several observations, according to US Pentagon sources. NASA has revealed plans to gather a team of scientists to investigate "unidentified aerial phenomena," also known as UFOs, despite reputational worries. Thomas Zurbuchen, the head of NASA's research mission, admitted that...

According to a palaeontologist, humans may shrink as the temperature warms.

"This is not a scare tactic. This involves examining the fossil record and stating, "Look, the Earth's temperature has fluctuated significantly throughout its history." "Steve Brusatte, professor When the Earth has warmed in the past, "mammal species have frequently shrunk in reaction." A fossils specialist has indicated that in the...

Climate change: the Ukraine conflict causes a “gold rush” for fossil fuels – report

According to a new report by prominent climate change researchers, the global fossil fuel industry is experiencing a "gold rush." Enhanced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, soaring energy prices have prompted new investments in oil and gas. According to a report by Climate Action Tracker (CAT), global warming may be irreversible. There...

Antarctica’s Southern Ocean floor has been mapped in unprecedented detail.

Scientists have created the most accurate map to date of the mountains, canyons, and plains that make up the floor of the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. Covering 48 million sq km (18.5 million sq mi), this chart reveals for the first time a new deepest point: the Factorian Deep, a...

The James Webb Space Telescope was struck by a meteorite.

A small particle of rock has struck the primary mirror of the new James Webb Space Telescope. Dust-sized micrometeoroid damage is having a notable impact on the observatory's data, but it is not expected to hinder the mission's overall performance. James Webb was launched in December to replace the pioneering, but...

A decade after a self-imposed restriction, elephant tusk ivory was traded on eBay.

By offering elephant ivory under pseudonyms, sellers are circumventing eBay's self-imposed ban on its sale. We purchased three of these items from eBay UK and evaluated them in an independent laboratory. Two were found to be composed of ivory. Experts in the ivory trade found that hundreds of elephant ivory objects...

Scientists develop human-like skin for robots.

Researchers believe that the human-like appearance of robots can improve their communication and make them more likable. Scientists want robots to resemble people as closely as possible for them to be relatable, which is crucial in the healthcare and service industries. The researchers believe that living skin is the solution for...

Brain alterations associated with emotion have been discovered in people with Takotsubo disease.

Medically known as Takotsubo syndrome, it is typically triggered by physical or mental stress, such as the loss of a loved one, hence the name. The onset of "broken heart syndrome" is typically precipitated by extreme physical or emotional stress, such as the loss of a loved one; nevertheless, its...

Inside Sellafield, the most dangerous building in Western Europe, as work to remove radioactive sludge begins.

The most recent estimate by the Public Accounts Committee is that decommissioning the United Kingdom's nuclear sites will cost over £132 billion and take more than 120 years; therefore, can the government justify a new nuclear program if it will cost this much to clean up the last one? If...

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Many arrested in US campuses during pro-Palestine protests

Police have cleared an encampment at the University of Virginia (UVA) and arrested at least twenty-five pro-Palestinian demonstrators, as campuses across the United States prepare for additional unrest during commencement ceremonies.  At UVA's campus in Charlottesville, where demonstrations had been predominantly nonviolent until Saturday morning, when footage captured police officers in riot gear circling an encampment on the lawn, cuffing some protesters with zip ties, and allegedly spraying chemical spray, tensions escalated.

Has the West End found its golden age for creative musicals?

Following a string of triumphs for musicals featuring original soundtracks, West End actors, authors, and producers are convinced that audiences are now "willing to undertake risks." While jukebox musicals currently predominate in London's West End, certain stars of the theatre contend that the triumph of original productions serves as evidence that "audiences are willing to take a chance."

If I sell bitcoin without cashing out, do I pay capital gains tax?

How does the IRS handle capital gains from Bitcoin investments?   Is the tax liability incurred upon asset sale or the return of the benefit to your fiat bank account?  Since making a small investment in Bitcoin during the peak of the previous bull market (2020), I have incurred investment losses for the majority of that period. I am once again in the black and am uncertain of my next steps regarding the sale.

A post office attorney has been charged with “big fat lying”

Former senior Post Office attorney Jarnail Singh has denied knowledge of vulnerabilities in the Horizon system during the three-year prosecution of sub-postmasters. Jason Beer, the Horizon inquiry's chief counsel, condemned Mr. Singh as having "blown a colossal lie." On the eve of the 2010 trial of Seema Misra, a sub-postmistress who was incarcerated during her pregnancy, an email was transmitted to Mr. Singh.