As the Perseid meteor shower nears its peak, we revisit our initial episode featuring Scientist in Residence Regina G. Barber alongside planetary scientist Melissa Rice. These experts delve into the diverse aspects of shooting stars, explaining their origins and what they truly are—hint, they are not stars. The Perseid meteor shower offers a remarkable viewing...
Germany is increasingly worried about potential attacks from low-cost drones. An initial assessment suggests that a drone, which may have belonged to Russia, poses a threat, according to a Western official and a U.S. source speaking to NBC News. On August 5, a forensic technician worked with a bomb-disposal robot at Leipzig/Halle Airport located in...
AI Data Center Controversy Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Allyssia Finley, and Jason Riley discussed the increasing opposition from progressives against AI data centers. Concerns include environmental impact, rising electricity costs, and job displacement threats. Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have proposed legislation for a national moratorium on new data center construction. The panel highlighted disputes...
President Donald Trump has criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to pause approvals for new data centers. Trump called it a “mistake” as the state considers industry-related increases in electricity and water demands. The president shared his views during an interview with Punchbowl News released Friday. Abbott recently ordered a halt on data center approvals...
The use of drone delivery is expanding rapidly, offering a glimpse into the future of how we receive goods. However, a recent incident with UFC star Conor McGregor reveals there are still issues to address in this technology. McGregor attempted to use drone delivery to get an energy drink, and the experience highlighted some current...
LinkedIn and Snap are among the platforms taking active steps to manage the proliferation of low-quality AI-generated content, often labeled as “AI slop.” Their approach focuses on improving content standards while still embracing AI technology. Many platforms that played a significant role in the rise of generative AI are now addressing the resulting challenges. These...
Mario Tama/Getty Images The increasing demand for AI infrastructure is driving the expansion of data centers across the globe. Two months after OpenAI and Oracle initiated construction of a large data center in Saline Township, Michigan, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed used the controversial site as a focal point for his campaign. El-Sayed, supported...
Recently, Ukraine experienced a missile attack on a warehouse in Kyiv. This event highlights the ongoing tension in the region. American intelligence suggests that Russian President Vladimir Putin might challenge NATO’s defenses in various ways. Potential threats include cyberattacks and minor land incursions. In this context, there is a discussion about leveraging Elon Musk’s Starlink...
The Trump administration’s decision to keep its new framework on government AI testing private has surprised the tech policy sector. This community had been waiting for months to understand the controversial process, hoping it would clarify the administration’s influence over private AI model releases. Illustration by Samantha Wong and Adobe Stock anticipated the framework would...
Eko Health’s AI Stethoscope Enhances Cardiac Care Eko Health is transforming cardiac care with its AI-powered stethoscope. Connor Landgraf, co-founder and CEO, highlights how the device improves patient outcomes by detecting heart issues swiftly. The stethoscope amplifies heart and lung sounds and performs real-time analysis. It identifies early signs of heart disease and arrhythmias in...