Month: August 2022
Capital label cuts ties with AI rapper FN Meka
FN Meka is an artificial intelligence musician given the appearance of a black male cyborg but Capitol Music Group (CMG) faced a backlash for signing the rapper. A record label has cut ties with an AI rapper after criticism it contained racial stereotypes, including repeated use of the N-word. FN Meka currently has more than
Twitter security concerns
The former security chief revealed his concern about how Twitter handled data, alleging that too many employees had access to sensitive systems and user data. Peiter Zatko also claimed that Twitter underestimated how many fake and spam accounts are on its platform. The accusations could affect a legal battle between Twitter and billionaire Elon Musk,
Cineworld confirms it is considering bankruptcy floods Facebook feeds
Thousands of Facebook users around the world reported issues with their news feeds on Wednesday as a glitch appeared to boost posts to celebrity fan pages and groups to the top of timelines. sers opening Facebook on mobile and desktop were met with chronological posts to celebrity pages and groups. Concerns over the unavailability of
Cineworld is considering bankruptcy
Cineworld has confirmed it is considering filing for bankruptcy in the US, as the cinema chain continues to struggle with $5bn worth of debt. Many theatres were forced to close for extended periods during the lockdowns, or had to operate at a reduced capacity due to social distancing rules. Cinema chains have also been facing
Use of hydrogen over Russian Gas in Germany
Since the start of the war Germany has reduced its dependence on Russian oil from 35% to 12% and on Russian gas from 55% to 35%. Hydrogen can store vast amounts of energy, replace natural gas in industrial processes, and power fuel cells in trucks, trainsGreen hydrogen is produced by using electricity from renewable power
Working from home for Apple Employees petition
Apple’s instruction that its staff should return to offices have been met with strong opposition. Now a petition has been launched that demands at least some staff continue to be able to work flexibly. It has been circulated among employees by a group called “Apple Together”. The petition lists two demands: that staff should be
YouTube bans Andrew Tate
YouTube has become the latest platform to permanently ban former kickboxer Andrew Tate, for breaching its rules on hate speech. Online safety and anti-hate campaign groups said they had been warning of the dangers of Mr Tate’s online commentary for some time, noting that videos of him were often widely re-shared by his followers and
Rabies vaccine development
New rabies vaccines based on modern vaccine technologies could become important tools in preventing the tens of thousands of rabies deaths that occur annually. A new single-shot rabies vaccine shows promising results in protecting against the disease. Phase 1 clinical trial results also indicate the jab is safe. The new vaccine aims to address some
development of pan-coronavirus vaccine
There has been made a “promising” breakthrough in the race to develop a “holy grail” vaccine that can offer protection against multiple Covid variants and a variety of common colds caused by other coronaviruses. However, this type of jab would need to remain effective in the face of frequent mutations. An S2-specific vaccine would not
Ultra processed foods increases risk of dementia
Ultra-processed foods which are high in added sugar, fat and salt, and low in protein and fibre include soft drinks, salty and sugary snacks, ice cream, sausage, deep-fried chicken, canned baked beans, ketchup and flavoured cereals. People who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods such as drinks and chocolate may have a higher risk