Are NASAβs Boeing astronauts safe?
Amidst tabloid speculations of the declining health of Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, NASA has stepped in to rebut the claims and reassure the public about the good health of the astronauts. 2024 was proven unfruitful for Boeing amidst multiple safety concerns about its planes and ongoing lawsuits. In current...
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Tech companies exploring nuclear energy to power AI
Leading tech companies are exploring the potential of nuclear energy as a sustainable and reliable power source to meet the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence. In recent years, since OpenAI dropped ChatGPT, the world has seen a surge in all things AI. From catalyzing a plethora of research to predictive...
Manchester City launch AI design competition for 2026 third kit
Manchester City have launched a competition where fans can submit AI designs. The winning entry will adorn the clubβs third kit in the 2026/2027 season. Is this a good idea, or perhaps worthy of charge 116? Itβs safe to say Premier League fans, generally speaking, arenβt totally loving Manchester City...
Opinion – AI disrupting Africaβs traditional artistry is a worry
Across Africa, a continent rich with diverse artistic heritage, traditional art has long been a vehicle for cultural expression, storytelling, and heritage preservation. From the intricate beadworks to bold masks, traditional African art has both spiritual and social value, transcending mere aesthetics. Artificial Intelligenceβs accessibility and ability to create compelling...
Universal partners with βethicalβ AI music generator KLAY
A company called Klay Vision is building a βLarge Music Modelβ called KLayMM, which aims to set ethical foundations for AI music generation. Universal Music has partnered and says the βnext Beatles will play with KLAY.β After βBBL Drizzyβ something needs to change. Last May, comedian Will Hatcher went viral when...
The problem with AI playlists on Spotify
Spotify algorithms are alienating us from each other and casting shadows over smaller artists by playing the same music over and over again. Is there a way we can rediscover the joy of sharing through streaming and continue to expand our tastes and experiences through sound? Whether youβre passionate about...
Starlink access approved for areas hit by Hurricane Helene
Elon Muskβs gaggle of internet satellites is currently providing connectivity to areas affected by Hurricane Helene. This is what the tech tycoon had always envisioned for Starlink. You can argue whether Elon Muskβs Starlink project is borne of altruism or primarily of self-gain, but thereβs no denying the projectβs original MO is now being achieved. Hurricane Helene finally subsided after six long days, but the category 4 weather event has left...
The impact of Grindr on gay menβs mental health
In the digital age, itβs assumed that dating has never been easier. Yet as the LGBTQ+ community increasingly finds itself struggling to navigate the complex landscape of these apps, many are beginning to question the psychological toll of platforms offering instant gratification. Grindr, with its three million daily active users, has revolutionised how gay men meet and interact. Its design, which sorts potential partners into a grid based on their proximity,...
Exclusive β how Epowar is keeping British women safe
Itβs common knowledge that misogynistic violence is an ever-worsening issue across the UK and that local authorities arenβt doing nearly enough to protect us from it. We spoke to Erin-Jane Roodt, whoβs designed an innovative new app that enables us to feel less vulnerable, live our lives without fear, and, in worst-case scenarios, bring our attackers to justice. For women, itβs a no brainer: a strange man is undeniably...
Cognify wants AI-simulated memories to help rehabilitate prisoners
Hashem Al-Ghaili, a Berlin-based scientist and filmmaker, envisions a future where prisoners are rehabilitated using implanted synthetic memories created by AI. His MO is to instil a sense of empathy and cut lengthy sentences from years to a matter of minutes. Having cut his teeth in the realm of independent filmmaking, Hashem Al-Ghaili has certainly let his mind run wild with this controversial concept. Presumably after binging Black Mirror and the...
