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Nvidia pledges up to $500 billion USD on AI infrastructure
The chip designer company Nvidia has stated that it will build up to $500 billion USD worth of AI infrastructure in America over the next four years. This is likely a response to Trump’s expensive tariffs. Nvidia has pledged up to $500 billion USD worth of AI infrastructure in America across the next four years. It is evidence to suggest that manufacturers may begin to invest in operations locally as...
Sony increases price of PS5 due to Trump tariffs
The digital-only PS5 is seeing a 25% price increase in the UK as a result of Trump’s tariffs. The changes will also affect Europe and Japan. Those hoping to jump onto the PS5 hype this summer might be in for a nasty financial shock. Sony has announced that it has made the ‘tough decision’ to raise the price of the digital-only PS5 to £429.99 in the UK and €499.99 in...
I just started running, for some reason
5k a day keeps the bad thoughts away…maybe? I’ve been training for a half marathon for just over seven months. Before last September I hadn’t undertaken any lengthy running since I was in school, an entire decade prior. In fact, since leaving education I’ve had a turbulent relationship with health and exercise, fluctuating between being a gluttonous sloth and an obsessive gym rat every year or so since about 2019. My problem...
UK calls for streaming services to share revenue into TV fund
MPs in the UK have called for platforms like Netflix to share some of their revenue to support high-end British TV. They warn that a lack of support could erode distinctly British content. A group of UK MPs have called for streaming services to contribute a share of their revenue to a fund that would support British high-end TV production. The recommendation comes as part of a new report by...
New research suggests Gen Z most at risk of misinformation
A new global study by researchers at the University of Cambridge and UBC has found that ‘Gen Z, women, conservatives, and less-educated individuals’ are more likely to believe misinformation. This goes against many common ideas of younger people being more digitally native than their parents. New research indicates that Gen Z are the most susceptible to misinformation, contradicting assumptions that young people are more digitally savvy than older generations. A global...
UK making ‘murder prediction’ tool to identify likely killers
The Guardian reports that algorithms are being used to study data on thousands of people in order to determine whether they’re likely to kill at some point in the future. The UK is seemingly getting more surveillance-friendly, if that’s even possible. A new report from The Guardian indicates that the UK government is developing a ‘murder prediction’ programme that utilises the personal data of special interest individuals to determine who...
Meta to bar teenagers from livestreaming on Instagram
Those under sixteen will not be able to use Instagram’s Live feature unless they acquire parental permission. New restrictions are being introduced on Instagram for users under the age of 16. As part of Meta’s expansion of current safety measures, younger teenagers will be barred from using the platform’s ‘Live’ feature unless they have parental permission. They’ll also need approval from a guardian to manually turn off blurred image thumbnails that...
How deep is the Gen Z manosphere rabbit hole?
The hit Netflix series ‘Adolescence’ highlights the dangers that can arise when social media use goes unchecked. It has sparked conversation and inspired politicians to start a dialogue, but does the show explore the realities of this uniquely Gen Z phenomena in enough detail? We’re sure that you’ve seen or at least heard of the popular Netflix series 'Adolescence’ by now. Loosely based on true crimes that have taken place...
Is Tumblr making a comeback with Gen Zers?
Data suggests that Gen Z are finding solace in Tumblr, the creative social media platform that was popular fifteen years ago with younger Millennials. Why are young people flocking to a long-forgotten site? It looks like Tumblr is back in a big way with young social media users, at least according to the latest data. Bought by Yahoo in 2013 for $1.1 billion USD, the platform encourages people to upload and...
Up to 80% of Gen Z believe in conspiracy theories
A new study suggests that most of Gen Z believe in conspiracy theories, with almost half actively spreading and sharing them on social media. Who doesn’t love a fun conspiracy theory? For as long as the internet has been a thing, conspiracy theories and alternative explanations to major world events have been rampant. Whether it’s the classic 9/11 takes, communities convinced the world is flat, or more recent sentiments that vaccines...
