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[ { "role": "user", "content": "Amazon workers at a fulfillment center in New York have gone on strike to protest the company's response to COVID-19 infections among its warehouse employees. There is officially one confirmed case at the warehouse, but workers claim there have been at least 10 and that the company has failed to notify workers or properly clean the warehouse. They want Amazon to shut down the facility for two weeks for deep cleaning. So far, Amazon has only closed its facilities when forced to do so by government order or worker protest. The company has failed to report confirmed cases at its facilities several times. Amazon claims that it has taken appropriate measures, but employees believe it is not enough because the facilities are designed for people to work closely together. One of the organizers of the walkout has been fired for violating a 14-day quarantine after coming in contact with an employee diagnosed with COVID-19." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Amazon warehouse workers walk out in rising tide of COVID-19 protests" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Apple's App Store had it's biggest week ever with $1.22 billion in sales between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. It then had it's biggest day ever on New Year's Day, when customers spent $322 million. Gaming and self-care were the most popular categories, with Fortnite being the most popular game." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Apple App Store breaks records, customers spent $1.22B in one week" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "China has approved the first new drug for Alzheimer's disease in nearly two decades. Oligomannate could potentially reverse the condition and is based on a unique sugar found in seaweed. It was inspired by an observation that there was a relatively low occurrence of Alzheimer's among the elderly who regularly consumed seaweed. The drug has been proven effective on conditions up to stage 4. It will not cure brains that have degenerated beyond repair. Oligomannate reduces the formation of a protein that is harmful to neurons and regulates bacterium colonies in the intestines to reduce the risk of brain inflammation." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "China approves Oligomannate, world’s first new Alzheimer’s drug in 20 years and it is based on seaweed" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "The Magic Leap 2 is now available in 19 countries, including the US and UK." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Magic Leap's smaller, lighter second-gen AR glasses are now available" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "A worker at an Amazon fulfillment center in New York has died of COVID-19, and the number of workers diagnosed with the virus continues to climb. The deceased employee was last on site on April 5th and was placed on quarantine after his diagnosis on April 11th. Workers say that Amazon's safety precautions are insufficient and that their jobs often require them to be close to each other. Amazon announced last week that it planned to spend $4 billion on its COVID-19 response. So far, Amazon has only closed down one facility in the US. It has hired 175,000 workers in recent weeks in response to surging demands." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "An Amazon warehouse worker in New York has died of COVID-19" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Meta has opened its first store at its campus in Burlingame, California. The store allows customers to demo several of the company's devices, such as the Portal Go, Oculus Quest 2 headset, and Ray-Ban smart glasses. It is open Monday to Friday from 11 AM to 6 PM. A gallery of images showing what it is like inside the store is available in the article." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Facebook Parent Meta Is Opening Its First Store. Here's What It's Like Inside" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Operating systems help us interact with machines by drawing on screens, processing inputs, working with hardware, and much more. This repository is the beginning of a tutorial on how to write an operating system for the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, a low-cost device used by millions of people around the world. An interest in hardware is recommended." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Writing a \"bare metal\" operating system for Raspberry Pi 4" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "This article contains a summary of the findings from the 2022 Stack Overflow Developer survey." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "The Slow March of Progress in Programming Language Tooling" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Stefan Thomas, a San Francisco-based programmer, was given 7,000 bitcoins for making a video about cryptocurrencies a decade ago. They were worth $2-$6 each at the time. He stored the bitcoins on an IronKey hard drive, a storage device that only allows its users 10 attempts at entering the right password before it locks the data permanently. Thomas has already entered 8 incorrect guesses. Security professionals have offered help for a percentage of the stash." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Programmer has two guesses left to access £175m bitcoin wallet" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Robot automation is becoming the answer to lowering production costs as import restrictions and production costs rise. In 2018, robot shipments rose by 16% and certain sectors, such as food and semiconductors, increased their orders for machines by over 50%. Automation is moving beyond large manufacturers and warehouses, as smaller companies are embracing the use of machines to replace traditional workers." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "U.S. companies put record number of robots to work in 2018" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Minecraft is a really popular computer game where players build stuff with blocks (sort of like the digital version of Legos). The Minecraft Scripting API is now in public beta, it allows you to write scripts in JavaScript to listen and respond to in game events and modify parts of the game. I feel like Minecraft is the perfect game to allow user scripts on, I bet people are going to build crazy stuff with this." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Minecraft API" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Amazon has banned third-party sellers from using FedEx's ground delivery shipping service for Prime orders. This decision affects only a small amount of shippers, but it may result in some small businesses having issues meeting demand during the holiday season. Sellers can still use FedEx's Express shipping service for Prime orders. FedEx's ground and home delivery service can still be used for standard orders. Amazon stated that the ban was temporary and that it was put in place to ensure that FedEx would be able to manage Christmas deliveries. FedEx has recently ended its ground delivery contract with Amazon. Amazon has been focusing on launching its own delivery service. In June, it announced a Delivery Service Partners program which brings Amazon and local delivery services together. Amazon has also been experimenting with drone deliveries." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Amazon blocks sellers from using FedEx ground-delivery shipping" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "A video of audio snippets from Shanghai recorded over the course of the lockdown posted on April 22 gained over 400 million views over the next day. While the content of the video comes across as fairly balanced, it triggered China's public opinion control system, which eventually resulted in it being completely blocked. Accounts forwarding the video were restricted following the incident. A subtitled copy of the video is available in the article." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Shanghai video overwhelms Chinese censor, gets 400m views" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Between 100 and 300 Uber Eats drivers abandoned deliveries and brought traffic to a standstill in London to protest over wages. They are demanding a minimum fee of £5 per delivery plus £1 per mile travelled. It wasn't organized, it was a spontaneous show of anger, but many protesters plan on continuing the protests on Friday. An Uber spokesman said that they are introducing a new system that gives drivers a minimum of £9-11 an hour." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Uber Eats couriers shut down major London roads in protest demanding £5 minimum per delivery" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Neuroscientists from Harvard Medical School have discovered neurons in mice that control hibernation-like behavior. When the neurons are stimulated, mice enter a state of torpor that can last for days. When the activity of these neurons is blocked, the mice wake up. A better understanding of this mechanism in mice and other animal models could eventually lead to inducing torpor in humans. If this is achieved, it may have a wide arrange of applications in medicine and space travel." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Researchers identify neurons that control hibernation-like behaviors in mice" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Facebook is planning to announce a series of social audio products, including an audio-only version of Rooms, a Clubhouse-like product, a feature that will allow users to record and post brief voice messages, and a podcast discovery service. The timeline for the release of these products is still unclear." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Facebook plans to go after Clubhouse — and podcasts — with a suite of new audio products" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Joining SpaceX, OneWeb, Telesat, and other companies looking to bring global internet access through satellite technology is Amazon, who recently announced Project Kuiper. According to their application with the International Telecommunications Union, Amazon plans to send 3,236 satellites into orbit in a constellation that will be able to serve around 95% of the world's population. This is just one of Amazon's space projects, and it is clear that CEO Jeff Bezos has more than a passing interest in space. There is no official timeline for when Project Kuiper will be completed or details about how much the service might cost." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Amazon to offer broadband access from orbit with 3,236-satellite ‘Project Kuiper’ constellation" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "New virtual lab series! Learn how to optimize costs by reducing fleet size, configure your cluster autoscaler, and deploy workloads across clusters. By the end of the lab, you’ll deploy and scale an application using the Linode Kubenetes Engine - after gaining the relevant know-how from webinars, write-ups, and code examples.Register for free to level-up your Kubernetes skills" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Learnk8s: Learn how to scale Kubernetes and LKE" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Many major printer brands embed chips inside their cartridges for their printers to check the authenticity of the cartridge. Canon is having issues procuring chips, so it is telling its German customers how to defeat its printers' warnings about third-party cartridges. Users just have to press 'OK' on the menu when the error message appears after inserting toner. There should be no negative effects on printing quality, but the printer will stop giving low-toner warnings." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Canon can’t get enough toner chips, so it’s telling customers how to defeat its DRM" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "The cutting edge of microscopy is as much art as it is science, with human operators having to make educated guesses about what features they are hoping to analyze. There is still no way to predict functionality from structure. Deep learning could help the field immensely. The technology could help scientists easily identify structures and automate processes, leading to the possibility of developing manufacturing capabilities. Autonomous microscopy will enable more opportunities for scientific discovery, but it will likely be a difficult process." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Self-Driving Microscopes to Navigate the Nanoscale" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Walmart is launching a new membership service for $98 a year. Walmart+ offers same-day delivery of groceries and general merchandise, along with other perks such as fuel discounts. Amazon Prime is currently $119 a year and has 150 million Prime members worldwide. It offers 2-day shipping, grocery delivery, access to Prime Video content, and more. Walmart reported a 37% increase in overall annual revenue in 2019, with online sales spiking 74% in the fiscal first quarter this year." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Walmart to launch a $98/year Amazon Prime competitor for grocery delivery and other perks" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "There is a need for business leaders to understand AI and how it can be used, as more companies start to integrate the technology into their practices. Microsoft has launched the Microsoft AI Business School, which is a free master class series to show business leaders how to lead with confidence in the age of AI. The course is non-technical and focuses on strategy, culture, and responsibility. It uses case studies of companies which have completed the transition to using AI technology to demonstrate how to successfully implement AI in their business." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Microsoft launches business school focused on AI strategy, culture and responsibility" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Virgin Hyperloop is developing its technology at a site in the desert just north of Las Vegas. Its passenger pods travel at up to 750 miles an hour through vacuum tunnels using magnetic levitation. The system is able to react to turbulence and cancel it out. Each pod can seat 28 passengers and can be customized to carry other cargo over both long and short distances. The first commercial operations will begin as early as 2027 in India and Saudi Arabia." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Virgin Hyperloop Shows off the Future: Mass Transport in Floating Magnetic Pods" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Sensitive data often finds its way into data analytics pipelines where it’s rarely needed, but adds enormous security and compliance risk. However, blindly purging such data from analytics pipelines can break key use cases.Learn how a data privacy vault and tokenization can help you preserve privacy while enabling analytics. Download this white paper to learn more." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "De-identifying Analytics Data with Skyflow" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "If you're interested in learning about deep learning, this is a great newsletter full of tutorials, open source library recommendations, and practical examples of deep learning being used in industry. Curated by Malte Baumann and Jan Bussieck of 9elements." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Deep Learning Weekly" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Scientists have created atomic clocks so accurate that they can detect slight perturbations in spacetime caused by gravity. The clocks are in sync with the natural frequency of ytterbium with an error of 1.4 parts in 10^18. To put this in perspective, they will take longer than the current age of the universe (14 billion years) to be off by 1 second. The scientists believe that the clocks can be used to try to detect dark matter, which cannot be seen through telescopes, but can still be detected by their gravity." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Researchers Build Super Accurate Atomic Clocks That Can Spot Spacetime Deformations" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "The UK has announced a £273 million funding package for the aerospace sector that includes a 164-mile drone superhighway and projects that aim to deliver mail and medication. £105.5 million will be allocated to projects related to integrated aviation systems and new vehicle technologies. The Skyway drone superhighway aims to connect the airspace above Reading, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Coventry, and Rugby by mid-2024. There is a real demand to have access to the airspace by businesses, law enforcement, and medical providers." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "UK set to have world's biggest automated drone superhighway" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Apple's VR/AR headset will be released in January 2023, according to Apple insider Ming-Chi Kuo. The mixed reality headset will be the most complicated product Apple has ever designed. It will be a premium product with very high-fidelity displays, Apple silicon power, and a very hefty price tag. The launch of the headset will likely lead to rapid growth in the industry." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Apple's \"game-changing\" VR headset coming out in January" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Megvii is a Chinese AI startup that supplies facial recognition software for the Chinese government’s surveillance program. It has released an app that is able to recognize dogs by their nose prints, which are unique, just like our fingerprints. Owners are required to take photos of their dog’s snouts from multiple angles to register. Megvii claims that it has a 95 percent accuracy rate and that the app has reunited 15,000 lost pets with their owners. Due to Megvii’s relationship with the Chinese government, the app may also be used to track owners to make sure that they keep their pets controlled and clean in public areas." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "A Chinese AI startup is tracking lost dogs using their nose prints" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Researchers at UC Davis have created a medical imaging scanner called EXPLORER, which captures 3D pictures/videos of the entire human body. It's 40 times faster than a PET scan and uses 40 times less radiation. You can rotate them around and see all of the organs inside. There's a 10-second video inside that shows a sample scan, it's actually pretty incredible." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "The First Human Images by the World's First Total-body Scanner Are Here" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Meta has started pulling talks at its summits due to risks of leaks. The company had always adhered to an open culture, but leaks have become an increasing problem in recent years. Meta recently rolled out a new Integrity Umbrella system designed to thwart leakers by limiting access to private Workplace groups. Employees who need access to a group can request it through a specific form. Employees at Meta claim that isolating company discussions will harm users in the long run." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Meta goes into lockdown" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "An egg fossil was discovered in Antarctica in 2011. It was 11 inches long and 7 inches wide. Researchers have determined that the egg came from a massive aquatic reptile, possibly the mosasaurus. Scientists had previously believed that the mosasaurus did not lay eggs, but fossils of mosasaurs and plesiosaurs have been found in Antarctica, so it is not impossible. An image of the egg is available in the article." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "First Antarctic egg belonged to an ancient sea monster" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Twitter has released version 2 of its API, promoting its support for bot developers, businesses, academic researchers, students, and makers. The developer portal has been fully rebranded, with a design that is more welcoming for newcomers. It still uses OAuth 1.0a for authentication and is mostly a REST API. Applications have a quota of 500,000 tweets per month. Only six endpoints are currently available, but there are still many features on the roadmap." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "First hands on the new Twitter API" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Germany has granted Qualcomm an injunction against Apple in a patent case, forcing Apple to stop selling the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 in its stores in Germany. Qualcomm was already successful in getting several iPhone models banned in China earlier this month. The iPhones will still be available through third party stores. Apple says \"Qualcomm's campaign is a desperate attempt to distract from the real issues between our companies...Their tactics, in the courts and in their everyday business, are harming innovation and harming consumers. We are of course disappointed by this verdict and we plan to appeal.\"" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Apple will stop selling some iPhone models in its stores in Germany following ruling in Qualcomm patent case" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Google has purchased a 1.3 million-square-foot waterfront building in New York City. The company had signed an agreement to lease the Hudson Square office building in 2018. The lease terms included an option to buy the building. Google currently has 12,000 employees in New York and plans to add at least 2,000 more. The company recently rolled out an internal pay calculator to determine salary cuts for employees who choose to continue to work from home. Employees who choose remote work will have their pay adjusted according to their distance from Google's offices." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Google buys NYC campus for $2.1 B, one of biggest office deals in history" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "unspun - custom-built jeans via 3D iPhone scans Tired of online returns or wasting time in stores? unspun is an ultra-sustainable denim brand, recently named one of TIME's Best Inventions. They guarantee their $200 bespoke jeans will be your new favorite pair, and they're recruiting beta testers to give UX feedback in exchange for a $40 gift card — sign up above." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "unspun - custom-built jeans via 3D iPhone scans" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Audible is coming to Apple Watch on watchOS 5, users can use the watch to play/pause, jump forward/back, set a sleep timer, skip, and control narration speed. Audible also has fitness programs that guide you through meditation, 5K runs and indoor cycling. Audible costs $15 a month, the app is free for no additional charge." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Audible comes to the Apple Watch" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Docker BuildKit is a new backend for building images. It features faster builds using parallelism, support for securely passing build secrets, upgradeability, and more. There are still some issues with it, but workarounds are available. BuildKit is enabled by default on new macOS and Windows installs, so developers should make sure their builds work correctly on it." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Docker BuildKit: faster builds, new features, and now it’s stable" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Apple is set to release updated versions of the iPhones, Macbook Pro, Apple Watch, iPad Pro, the entry-level iPad, AirPods, and the HomePod. It is rumored that Apple is holding an event on September 10. The next versions of the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR will have updates to their camera capabilities, a new processor, a reverse charging feature, OLED displays, and Haptic Touch. A major redesign is expected for the Macbook Pro, which may include a 16-inch screen. The entry-level iPad will have a 10.2-inch screen, and the iPad Pro models will see an upgraded camera and faster processors. Apple is also rumored to release an Apple Watch update focused on software, AirPods with noise cancelation and water resistance, and a cheaper version of the HomePod." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Report: Apple will unveil overhauled MacBook Pro, “Pro” iPhones this fall" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "This is a really great open source icon set, downloadable in png or svg formats. There are also two versions, one with filled icons and one with icons that are just outlined. If you're working on a web project, these can also be installed directly via NPM." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Eva Icons" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Imperial College in London will now be using hologram technology similar to that used to animate images of Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and other celebrities in order to beam in speakers from around the world. The lecturers will have displays in front of them so they can point, speak, and interact with people. The hologram is generated by projecting light onto a glass screen and using a backdrop that gives the illusion of depth. It costs only in the low thousands of dollars per session, so it's affordable for universities to do regularly." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "'Hologram' lecturers to teach students at Imperial College London" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Netflix's Domain Graph Service framework is now open source. The framework simplifies the implementation of GraphQL. It features an annotation-based Spring Boot programming model, a test framework for writing query tests as unit tests, easy integration with GraphQL Federation, file uploads, and more. The article contains examples of how to use the framework." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Open Sourcing the Netflix Domain Graph Service Framework: GraphQL for Spring Boot" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Typhoon Studios has been acquired by Google's Stadia cloud gaming division as part of Google's plan to create exclusive content for the Stadia platform. The game studio is about to release its first game in January 2020. Typhoon Studios has built a team of industry veterans who have experience in building many triple-A games. Stadia was announced in March this year and launched with 22 games in mid-November. More games are being continually added, and Google will launch a broader service with more content in the coming months. In order for Stadia to stand out from competitors, it must produce more exclusive content and exploit features such as its Youtube social video technology." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Google buys triple-A game dev Typhoon Studio to beef up Stadia" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "A new feature is being tested on Instagram that will allow users to shop directly inside the app. Since September, users have been able to view products that feature inside posts and videos, and more than 130 million users used this feature to explore products in the month of February. In the beta, when users tap the ‘View the Product’ button, they will also see a ‘Checkout on Instagram’ option which will allow them to purchase items directly from the app. The feature will roll out over the next few weeks to users in the US, with items from only a few of the most popular brands available for purchase." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Instagram tests in-app shopping with Kylie Cosmetics, Nike and Huda Beauty" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Audi recently revealed its concept AI:TRAIL Quattro which uses five LED drones instead of headlights. Its cabin is mostly glass and it uses a smartphone as the display and control center screen for the car's functions and navigation. The designers aimed to give those inside the car the best view of nature and their surroundings. It can hit a top speed of 81 mph and has a range between 248 and 310 miles on easy terrain, 155 miles on rougher paths. The vehicle is optimized for trail-traveling, with removable seats that can be used as portable outdoor seating. A gallery of photos showing the concept car is available." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Audi created an autonomous off-roader that uses flying drones to illuminate the road instead of headlights" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Indistinguishability obfuscation is a technique of hiding data collection and also the inner workings of a computer program to create a cryptographic master tool from which nearly every other cryptographic protocol could be built. Computer scientists have tried to create versions of iO since 2013, but so far, all but one attempt has failed. A paper posted in August describes how to build iO using only standard security assumptions. The protocol is still far from ready for real-world use. However, the paper provides a way to build new cryptographic tools that were previously out of reach." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Computer Scientists Achieve ‘Crown Jewel’ of Cryptography" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Russia planned a test of its RuNet program on December 23. The test temporarily shut off many of its citizens' internet access. RuNet aims to help the government better control internal digital traffic, launch cyber and information attacks against other nations, and track and censor dissidents. The test evaluated RuNet's ability to intercept subscriber traffic, reveal information about subscribers, and block communication services. Results from the test will help the government assess its ability to control key internet nodes should a crisis develop. Experts are concerned that other countries may attempt to create isolated domestic internets to control citizens. Some countries already suspend internet access as a means of control, but Russia's solution will allow communication and business to continue on the Kremlin's terms." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Russia Plans to Cut Off Some Internet Access Next Week" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Golden Gate is a framework that enables secure and reliable communication between IoT devices over Bluetooth Low Energy. It allows developers to easily implement functionality using familiar standards even when the underlying operating system or transport doesn't support those." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Project Golden Gate" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Snapchat's Snap Kit allows developers to integrate Snapchat features into their apps. Hoop, a Tinder-like app developed on Snap Kit, quickly saw 2.5 million downloads after its launch. The app allows users to find new Snapchat friends with a swiping system. Users are limited in the number of people they can swipe through a 'diamond' currency system. Credits can be earned by engaging with the app. Users over 18 will not be able to see users who are under 18, and vice versa. By opening Snapchat up to developers, a Snapchat account could become a must-have for anyone who wants to use the next generation of apps." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "How Hoop hit #2 with its Tinder for Snapchat" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "The Intercontinental Exchange has opened its digital asset marketplace, Bakkt, which offers Bitcoin futures contracts. Futures contracts are legal agreements to buy or sell a given commodity at a specific price at a specific time in the future. More than $200 million worth of Bitcoin futures on average are already traded daily on other exchanges. Unlike its competitor, CME, Bakkt will settle contracts with Bitcoin, rather than cash. Bakkt aims to make mainstream institutions less skeptical of digital assets by creating a trusted warehouse to store cryptocurrencies." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "The owner of the New York Stock Exchange is now in the Bitcoin business" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "The Allen Institute for AI has revealed a language model a tenth the size of OpenAI's GPT-3 with on par or better performance. Macaw is good at tracking who did what, but it still has some quirks. The model was not designed to replace GPT-3 but to add to the research advancing language generation and understanding. A smaller model would be more practical for general use. The team is still working on explaining how the Macaw model generates its answers." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "AI2 shows off an open, Q&A-focused rival to GPT3" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Apple is selling the iPhone SE on the clearance section of its site for $249 for the 32GB version, and $299 for the 128GB version. The offer is only available to US customers. Apple had stopped selling the iPhone SE in September, it was one of the last 4-inch iPhones and one of the last models with a headphone jack. It has the inside parts of an iPhone 6S jammed into the body of a smaller iPhone 5S." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Apple is selling the iPhone SE again, its smallest, cheapest, and arguably best phone" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Noveto's SoundBeamer 1.0 is a speaker that beams ultrasonic sound waves directly to a person's ear as they move around, allowing them to privately listen to audio without the need for headphones. It features a 3D sensing module that detects ears and then targets them with sound waves, creating pockets of sound around the user's head. The SoundBeamer 1.0 can work in spatial 3D mode, immersing the user into a world of three-dimensional sound without blocking any outside sounds. Noveto will be launching the device this Friday." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "This freaky sci-fi speaker beams sound directly into your brainhole" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Behaviors that could be described as 'cognitive' as opposed to automatic responses are likely fairly common among spiders. Jumping spiders with tiny brains that could literally fit on the head of a pin display capabilities that would easily be seen as signs of intelligence in larger animals. They have sharp vision, which allows them to see things from afar and make decisions before approaching them. Spiders can play mind games and make plans when hunting each other, assess risk, and count." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Spiders are much smarter than you think" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "The We Company, formally known as WeWork, is joining the growing list of tech firms that have filed to go public this year. WeWork provided co-working spaces, and the name change represents its widening focus. The We Company includes WeLive, a branch that provides flexible residential offerings, and WeGrow, an educational unit. Between 2017 and 2018, The We Company doubled both its revenue and losses. The exact details of the IPO submission remain confidential." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "The We Company, better known as WeWork, files confidentially for IPO" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Enphase's IQ8 Microinverters have an off-grid mode that enables solar panels to directly power the buildings they are attached to during outages." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "New tech can make your house a solar microgrid" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "NASA's Mars Curiosity rover will soon make its way across the Gale Crater and begin to explore the next section of Mount Sharp. The sulfate-bearing unit is an area that might give clues to how the climate and prospects for life changed on the planet three billion years ago. Curiosity should reach the region later this year. A mosaic image of the area that Curiosity will be traveling across is available at the beginning of the article." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "NASA's Curiosity rover kicks off epic 'summer road trip' across Mars" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Project Quay is a package that builds, stores, and distributes container images. It features Docker Registry Protocol v2, Docker Manifest Schema v2.1 and v2.2, Image Squashing, Continuous Integration, Security Vulnerability Analysis via Clair, and more. A live instance of Project Quay, as well as a talk and a documentary about Project Quay, is linked." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Project Quay" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "I've been looking for a decent TypeScript newsletter for a while and I finally found one I'm happy with. Lots of great TypeScript tutorials and resources here, curated by Marius Schulz, a front-end developer at Facebook." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "TypeScript Weekly" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "SpaceX and South Korea are working together to launch a payload directly to the Moon. It is South Korea's first mission to the Moon and SpaceX's first direct launch to the Moon. The payload is the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter. It will operate 60 miles above the surface of the Moon for at least one year. Many more details about the mission are available in the article." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Watch Live as SpaceX Attempts Its First Direct Launch to the Moon" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Assembler can be used to quickly prototype and build modern websites without the need to install and maintain complex software. It improves the performance of websites by generating only the minimum amount of CSS each webpage needs. Assembler is lightweight, fast, easy to learn, and customizable." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Assembler CSS" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Researchers have used a combination of two drugs that are already FDA approved to turn breast cancer cells into fat cells. Cancer sometimes uses a process called epithelial to mesenchymal transition, and its opposite, mesenchymal to epithelial transition, to spread throughout the body. The process is normally used for the healing or growth of organs. Trametinib is a drug that increases the transition process of cells, and Rosiglitazone, in combination with Trametinib, helps stem cells convert into fat cells. The combination of the drugs convert human breast cancer cells permanently into fat cells in mice studies. As both drugs are already FDA approved, it should be easier to get the treatment into clinical trials for humans." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Scientists Successfully Turn Breast Cancer Cells Into Fat to Stop Them From Spreading" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "China has launched the world's most powerful magnet for scientific research. The magnet is roughly the size of a coin and it creates a 45.22-Tesla magnetic field. A magnet developed in the US was the world's most powerful magnet ever at 45.5 Teslas, but it was only created as a test and not used for experiments. Innovations in magnet power and size have the potential to revolutionize the energy industry through nuclear fusion applications." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Scientists build a magnet in China that is a million times stronger than Earth's magnetic core" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "A Google security engineer has been fired after using an internal alert system to remind colleagues that they had the right to take collective action against the company. Google posted a list of employee rights in September, which includes the right to organize and discuss various workplace issues without retribution. Kathryn Spiers used an internal tool to trigger a pop-up inside the Chrome browser if an employee visited an internal policy page or website of a firm recently consulted by Google. Google claims that the dismissal was fair as it was a case of an employee misusing an internal security and privacy tool." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Google fires fifth activist employee in three weeks; complaint filed" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Deno.js is a new JavaScript runtime that is basically a rewrite of the Node.js JavaScript engine. It can transition a codebase from JavaScript to TypeScript without transpilation or magicware. Teams considering switching to Golang may be interested in Deno.js as it provides a lot of overlap in terms of use cases." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Deno.js in production. Key takeaways" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Nesayamun was an ancient Egyptian priest that was in his 50s when he died from an allergic reaction. Researchers have created a 3D-printed reproduction of Nesyamun's over 3,000-year-old vocal tract to hear what his voice would have sounded like. A team from the University of London took a series of CT scans of Nesyamun's mummified body to create the 3D model. Some parts, such as the tongue that had shriveled, were virtually filled in. The model was attached to an electronic larynx and loudspeaker. Using this method, the team recreated the sound of Nesayamun's voice. The team is working on a way to move the vocal tract to form different sounds." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Talk like an Egyptian: mummy's voice heard 3,000 years after death" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "A new type of puzzle game gives players experiences where they need to delve into the history and reality of the world. Tale of Ord was an adventure puzzle that came in four separate packages which culminated into a final exam puzzle that required putting everything the players learned from the previous experiences to unlock a real wooden box. The industry has flourished in recent years, and the demand for puzzles has increased significantly due to the pandemic. This article discusses various new ideas for bringing the live puzzle experience to people in their homes. It includes several galleries of different puzzle packages." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Meet the new generation of puzzle-makers bringing mystery to your door" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Popular online payments service Stripe is now offering brick and mortar stores a way to collect payments, charging a 2.7% + 5 cents fee on each payment collected with Stripe Terminal (an in person payment platform). Warby Parker and Glossier are already planning to use the solution, and Stripe believes that its technology will be a key differentiator. Cofounder John Collison says \"The question we started asking ourselves was, 'Can we make the offline world as simple as the online word?' and we think it's very much possible.\"" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Stripe built a payments powerhouse by focusing on e-commerce. Now it's following its customers into bricks and mortar." } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Y Combinator has built many resources that have been helpful for developers over the years. This page lists all the tools and resources with a description and year of release." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Y Combinator Resources for Developers" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Cryptocurrency can be stored on small physical drives securely, unconnected to the internet. The IRS is now looking for contractors to come up with solutions to hack into wallets that would be of interest to investigations. While the agency may be in possession of a hardware wallet as part of a case, they may not be able to access it without the suspect's cooperation. The IRS is looking for tools it can reliably use in multiple cases." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "The IRS Wants Help Hacking Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallets" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Scan is a new feature from Snapchat that can identify a range of objects. It can suggest AR effects and songs based on what the camera is looking at, recommend shops based on clothing, and more. The features are powered by other companies, so more functionality is expected soon. Scan will not be limited to just the Snapchat camera. Snap's AR glasses have a dedicated Scan button that triggers AR effects based on what the wearer is viewing. The new Spectacles aren't available for sale, but Snap has been giving them to select AR creators and partners." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Snapchat’s new AR features can identify the world around you" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Google has announced a new licensing program that will be a part of its upcoming News and Discover service launching later this year. The program will start with publishers from Germany, Australia, and Brazil, with Google planning to add more regions soon. Multiple countries have recently pushed for Google to compensate publishers for the news content it links to. Facebook has recently launched a news tab in the US, paying some participating publishers for their work. The scheme by Facebook was criticized for being too exclusive and not paying publishers enough." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Google will start paying some publishers for news articles" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "This article teaches you how to create a click-and-drag effect with pure CSS. Several examples of how to use the techniques taught in the article are available at the end." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "How to Map Mouse Position in CSS" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Gibraltar is reviewing a proposal for blockchain firm Valereum to acquire the Gibraltar Stock Exchange. The purchase will allow the territory to serve as a platform to trade cryptocurrency alongside more traditional bonds. If allowed, the territory could become a center for the cryptocurrency market. However, loose regulations may result in potential diplomatic sanctions." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Gibraltar poised to become first cryptocurrency hub" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "NASA is funding a competition for privately owned replacements for the ISS when it is decommissioned. The winners of the competition, to be selected around 2025, could expect an estimated $1 billion in annual revenue to deliver space station services. The contenders are hoping to become the go-to platform for the rapidly emerging space economy. A commercial space station would have more capabilities than the ISS, which is a research lab. Transitioning to commercial platforms would free up a significant portion of NASA's budget." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "The race to reinvent the space station" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "The Senate's new infrastructure bill may shape the future of cryptocurrency in the US. The bill promises public spending on major projects and it proposes taxes on crypto brokers to fund the projects. There are two competing amendments, one that exempts miners, hardware manufacturers, and developers, and another that only exempts proof-of-work cryptocurrencies. The definition of brokers in the original bill was so broad that anyone involved in cryptocurrency services would have to report to the IRS information on their customers, which would be impossible for most of the industry. The vote on the rival amendments is expected to take place on Saturday." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "The Future of Cryptocurrency Is Being Decided in Biden's Infrastructure Bill" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Native hand tracking will be rolling out to the Oculus Quest starting this week. It will be available as an experimental feature in software version v12. There won't be much support for hand tracking at launch, with only the Library, Store, Browser, and TV apps supported for now. A developer toolset for hand tracking will be released to app makers next week. Oculus developed hand tracking using new techniques in deep learning and model-based tracking and it can perform more precise and realistic tracking of individual movements compared to using Touch controllers. The feature opens the door for the next wave of games and apps that will be able to support hand and fine-tuned finger gestures, as well as provide Oculus a running start against competing VR platforms that still rely on controllers." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "The Oculus Quest is getting controller-free hand tracking this week" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Silero Models are pre-trained enterprise-grade speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and text-enhancement models made simple. They provide quality comparable to Google's technology. Benchmark results and examples are available." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Silero Models" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "One of Twitch's most popular stars, Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins, is leaving the platform to stream exclusively on Mixer. Mixer is a streaming service owned by Microsoft and was previously known as Beam. Ninja will continue to stream Fortnite and says that his streams will be the same on the new platform. Twitch has congratulated Ninja on his accomplishments in the gaming community. Fortnite has recently held its inaugural World Cup Finals in New York City, where Ninja was both a competitor and a commentator. Ninja has also appeared on the cover of ESPN and on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He will be appearing at Lollapalooza in Chicago this week." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Ninja announces he is leaving Twitch to stream exclusively on Mixer" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "It seems that researchers are abandoning TensorFlow in favor of PyTorch, while in industry, Tensorflow is still the platform of choice. An analysis of published research shows that a majority of papers implemented PyTorch. This may be due to its simplicity, API, and performance. Tensorflow still has more job listings available, but this may only be due to inertia, as PyTorch is still relatively new. Industry requirements are also different to research, as some companies reject the use of Python and require code to be run on mobiles. New developments, such as TorchScript and Eager may affect the future of the frameworks. Frameworks do not only enable us to research or develop machine learning further, but they are also responsible for restricting or opening up areas of research due to their capabilities." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "The State of Machine Learning Frameworks in 2019" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Despite being almost genetically identical, individuals from colonies of social insects can have totally different life spans depending on their jobs. They can change roles, resulting in a change in their youthful traits. These insects could help scientists unravel the secrets of aging. Aging is a progressive loss of function and performance with time. It is likely an outcome of natural selection. Genes that affect the individual after reproducing are not selected against and accumulate." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "What can ants, bees, and other social insects teach us about aging?" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) has created self-assembling robotic cubes that can climb over and around one another, leap through the air, and roll across the ground. Using radio signals or infrared to communicate can cause a lot of interference, especially at scale. M-Blocks are able to identify other blocks and faces using a barcode-like system. A fleet of blocks can currently accomplish simple tasks such as forming a line, following arrows, or tracking light. In the future, the blocks may be able to self-assemble into structures such as stairs. M-Blocks use a flywheel for movement and magnets for attachment. The blocks are inexpensive, robust, and can be easily scaled." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Self-transforming robot blocks jump, spin, flip, and identify each other" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Netflix plans to offer a less expensive tier supported by advertising. Many of its competitors have ad-backed tiers and many advertisers have pushed for the streaming giant to let them advertise on the platform. Netflix will not use data tracking and ad-matching for its ad-backed tier. The company is experiencing a decline in subscribers and subscriber growth. Adding a lower tier could help bring more price-sensitive users back." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Netflix Plans to Launch Cheaper Ad-Supported Plans" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Relativity Space, a startup that aims to launch the first fully 3D-printed rocket into orbit, has announced that it has reached its funding goals and that the first commercial operations will begin in early 2021. By using 3D printing to create its rockets, Relativity Space can drastically cut down on costs by requiring fewer parts per rocket. The company hopes to replicate the 3D printing process on other planets. Its first rocket, the Terran 1, is a small-to-medium-sized vehicle that will stand about 100 feet tall and be able to carry up to 2,755 lbs. Relativity Space plans to increase its payload limits. The first Terran 1 rocket will be launched at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Startup that aims to 3D-print rockets says it’s fully funded for its first commercial missions" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Ring's Ukrainian division appears to be working on a semi-automated crime prevention and monitoring system which is based on facial recognition technology. The company has recently revealed that it was working with more than 400 law enforcement agencies in the US to provide easy access to video footage from Ring users for investigations. More than 10 million Ring doorbells have been installed worldwide, with law enforcement and cities distributing the devices for free among some communities. Current devices use object detection, but not facial recognition. It is suspected that Ring is hiring deep learning engineers in Kiev, but Ring denies this and claims that they only have contractors at the Kiev office." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Ring Says It Doesn't Use Facial Recognition, But It Has “A Head Of Face Recognition Research”" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "There's this service called five ideas a day, which sends out five startup ideas a day. This is a signup link for their newsletter which contains a roundup of the week's best ideas. If you're ever looking for good side project/startup ideas, this is a great starting point!" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Five Ideas a Day" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Square CEO Jack Dorsey has announced that Square is working on a new decentralized exchange called TBD. TBD will be a fully permissionless and decentralized exchange built around Bitcoin that will let users fund any kind of Bitcoin wallet using fiat currency. Square aims to develop the project using only Bitcoin infrastructure. There is no timeline for when Square plans to launch TBD." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Square Plans to Build a Decentralized Bitcoin Exchange, Says Jack Dorsey" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Plants are naturally occurring circuits that can respond to environmental factors. MIT scientists have used this fact to design Elowan, a plant-robot hybrid that uses the plant's natural reaction to stimuli to drive the decision making for a plant-robot hybrid. In this video, scientists have used the plant's natural tendency to move towards light stimuli to navigate a plant-on-wheels towards a light that they turn on." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Elowan: A Plant-Robot Hybrid" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Airtime is an app that allows people to video chat with friends while watching movies, shows, and YouTube videos on the same screen. Anyone in the chat will be able to pause the video for discussion at any time. The app is able to share videos from many sources, including from YouTube, SoundCloud, and directly from devices." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Watch YouTube videos at the exact same time as your friends with free Airtime app" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "A group of researchers has developed a way to create food without sunlight using artificial photosynthesis. The method involves converting carbon dioxide, electricity, and water into acetate, and then feeding the acetate to food-producing organisms in the dark to grow. It is up to 18% more efficient for some organisms. The method can be used to grow green algae, yeast, fungal mycelium, tomatoes, rice, and green peas. It could be used to grow crops in areas currently unsuitable for agriculture." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Artificial Photosynthesis Can Produce Food in Complete Darkness" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "GM's Cruise self-driving division will team up with DoorDash to test autonomous food delivery in San Francisco, starting in early 2019. Cruise has 180 vehicles and over 400 safety drivers, and will be using the service to start experimenting with commercial uses of its self-driving technology as it doesn't yet have a license from the state to operate as a ride-sharing company." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "GM's Cruise partners with DoorDash to test autonomous food delivery" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "While on a trip to Chicago, Allie Conti had an experience that led to her discovering a nationwide Airbnb scam. 10 minutes before the allotted check-in time, the host called Conti and told her that the property she had booked was currently having issues with plumbing, and asked whether it was possible for Conti to move to a different property temporarily while the issue was fixed. The backup property was significantly different from the pictures the host had provided and was run down and dirty. After only staying one night, the host said that Conti had to change properties again as the next tenants who had booked the room was set to move in - the plumbing issue was still ongoing. Conti booked a hotel room and was only able to receive $399 out of the $1,221.20 she paid for the Airbnb room as a refund. The host requested a five-star review for the experience. Upon investigation of the host's profile, Conti found that they had fake profile images, fake reviews, and that other suspicious hosts had used the same photos for their listings. Conti discovered at least 94 properties in eight different cities that were linked to this network of fake accounts. Despite the potential for scamming, Conti concludes that Airbnb's easily exploitable system may still be cheaper than renting a hotel in the long run." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Engineers at the University of Michigan mounted a nail-gun onto a DJI S1000 Octocopter and installed a modified version of open-source autopilot software so that the drone could navigate to waypoints and operate a nail-gun. The video shows the drone in action nailing tiles to a roof. Future improvements include adding an onboard sensing system to recognize shingles, upgrading to a pneumatic nail gun, and adding a power tether for extended operation." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "A drone with a nail gun for autonomous roofing (1:29 Video)" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Blockchain has become a popular topic due to Bitcoin. A Blockchain is where blocks, or pieces of information, are stored on a public database, the chain. In a Blockchain, every piece of data must contain data presenting the previous block. This means that data is more difficult to change and can be verified easily. Random values are inserted into the data in order to make the Blockchain more secure, as it makes it more difficult for computers to recalculate the entire chain. Mining creates new blocks of data. A Blockchain can be written in Node.js." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Writing a Blockchain in Node.js" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Apple is reportedly planning to launch an extreme sports version of the Apple Watch this year along with the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE. The extreme sports model will measure almost two inches diagonally and have a display resolution of about 410 pixels by 502 pixels. It will use a stronger metal casing and have a more shatter-resistant screen. The watch will have a larger battery and improved tracking metrics. More details about the watch are available in the article." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Apple reportedly plans to launch an ‘extreme sports’ Apple Watch with a larger screen and metal casing" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Waymo has begun to ramp up its operations by offering an early rider program to selected customers. These customers are selected based on ZIP code and are required to sign NDAs. The customers won't be able to request a fully driverless ride, but they will be matched with a driverless car if one is nearby. Driverless rides are currently free. The decision to operate fully-autonomous driverless cars shows Waymo's confidence in its technology. The firm has completed 10 million real-world miles and 10 billion simulation miles. Fully driverless rides are currently only taking place in a geofenced area, implying that Waymo's confidence levels are still highly situational. One of the problems with driverless rides is the user experience. Passengers might have issues with specifying exact drop-off points or communicating plan changes. Waymo's user experience research team is currently working on these challenges." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Hailing a driverless ride in a Waymo" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Many games don't load well on low memory devices and 2G or 3G networks. Google has introduced GameSnacks to address this issue. GameSnacks games are fast, easy to play, and available on any device that connects to the internet. It will be available for people in Indonesia through Gojek. GameSnacks achieves fast performance through reducing the size of the initially-loaded HTML page by compressing elements and waiting to load them when necessary. Google has reached out to developers to contact the GameSnacks team if they want to create games and apps for the platform." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "GameSnacks brings quick, casual games to any device" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "BioNTech has been testing the use of mRNA vaccines against cancer. Animal trials have shown great promise, so the technology is now in human trials to see if they can bring the same success. Cytokines are proteins with anti-tumor effects. Research has shown that they can shrink tumors and even eradicate them, but they have a short half-life, and high levels of cytokines in the body results in adverse effects. The experimental vaccines encode cytokines directly into the tumors, creating them in large quantities without adverse effects." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "BioNTech mRNA Cancer Treatment Moved To Human Trials After Huge Success In Mice" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Studies have shown that Uber and Lyft have increased the amount of traffic in cities. Drivers spend about half their time without passengers. A law in New York, implemented by the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission, introduced a limit on how long ride-share drivers were allowed to stay on the road without passengers. Uber and Lyft have filed lawsuits against the city in order to fight the rule. They argue that the rule is arbitrary and that it hurts both drivers and passengers in less populated areas. Both companies have disconnected drivers in times of low demand to comply with the law." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Uber and Lyft are suing New York City after it limited the length of time drivers can cruise without passengers" } ]
[ { "role": "user", "content": "Pepper, the resident robot at Middlesex University, talked to Parliament about the future of AI providing care to the elderly. Pepper said \"Good morning, chair, thank you for inviting me to give evidence today. Assistive intelligent robots for older people could relieve pressure in hospitals, in care homes, as well as improve the care delivery at home and promote the independent living for the elderly people.\" Middlesex University's dean of science and technology says \"A traditional view of robots is that they will automate simple, repetitive tasks on a production line. The development of robots like Pepper shows that robots may well be integrated into more social settings.\"" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "A robot presented evidence about artificial intelligence to a British Parliament committee" } ]