Deep in the heart of Texas, workers recently finished the first massive data center of the Stargate project. Open AI and Oracle have partnered on Stargate with a $500 billion initiative aiming to rapidly scale AI infrastructure. The Trump administration hopes that the state-of-the-art data center will house some of the most advanced computing systems […]
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Imagine you’re an artist who spends copious amounts of time creating unique and original ideas. One day, you find one of your original paintings for sale online without your approval. You discover that the painting is an AI-generated replica, eerily similar to your work, and someone else is monetizing it. You contact the platform, but
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In late 2024, New Jersey residents were baffled by multiple drone sightings. Local officials and journalists alike seemed perplexed by the sightings and didn’t know what to make of them. Most people were frustrated by not knowing what was happening and the lack of clarity around potential safety. Were the drones safe? Did they endanger
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Rotisserie chicken is a staple in my house. We’ve consumed Costco’s chicken long enough to have first-hand experience with the company’s transformation to reduce plastic use and carbon emissions. Once upon a time, Costco used hard, plastic containers for its tasty chicken. Today, the company uses a flexible bag. The new bags use 75% less
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In 2021, a family friend experienced an unexpected health crisis. She was healthy and strong but suddenly found herself out of breath and weak. When my wife spoke to her on a Zoom call, she explained that she hadn’t been feeling well for two weeks and was struggling to brush her hair and care for
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