While most countries’ lawmakers are still discussing how to put guardrails around artificial intelligence, the European Union is ahead of the pack, having passed a risk-based framework for regulating AI apps earlier this year. The law came into force in August, although full details of the pan-EU AI governance regime are still being worked out […]
Red Sox' targeted Silver Slugger's agent takes victory lap on social media
Boston Red Sox’ targeted Silver Slugger Teoscar Hernandez’s agent went on X today to flex Hernandez’s season. He said that Hernandez took a one-year deal to play in October since it was a pitcher-friendly market and he wasn’t going to get paid what he wanted. He asked at the end to critics overall “who’s laughing […]
In latest move against WP Engine, WordPress takes control of ACF plugin
The dispute between WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg and hosting provider WP Engine continues, with Mullenweg announcing that WordPress is “forking” a plugin developed by WP Engine. Specifically, Advanced Custom Fields — a plugin making it easier for WordPress users to customize their edit screens — is being taken out of WP Engine’s hands and updated […]
Lithios takes inspiration from battery manufacturing to mine lithium from salty water
Mo Alkhadra spent years of his life figuring out how to remove troublesome materials like toxic lead and radioactive waste from water. But as he progressed along his doctorate studies at MIT, he realized that if he wanted to bring his technology to market, he’d need to do something other than build a better Brita. […]
Somi’s Unexpected Brown Hair Transformation Takes Netizens By Surprise
K-Pop soloist Somi is known for her blonde locks, and even has been called a “Human Barbie” because of how much she suits the color. Somi | @somisomi0309/Instagram | @somisomi0309/Instagram | @somisomi0309/Instagram Somi shocked netizens on September 22 when it was revealed that she had cut and dyed her hair brown. Since then, the idol […]