"Overwhelming consensus" on AI regulation - Musk
Tech heavyweights gathered in Washington DC to discuss the regulation of artificial intelligence......»»
Amazon hides cheaper items with faster delivery, lawsuit alleges
Hundreds of millions of Amazon's US customers have overpaid, class action says. Enlarge (credit: AdrianHancu | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) Amazon rigged its platform to "routinely" push an overwhelming majority.....»»
Russian forces now using Musk’s Starlink on Ukraine front line
Russian volunteer group brags about devices it said it had purchased for Russian forces. Enlarge / Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence unit made its claim following multiple reports in recent days that Russian forces are using.....»»
Alternate qubit design does error correction in hardware
Early-stage technology has the potential to cut qubits needed for useful computers. Enlarge (credit: Nord Quantique) There's a general consensus that performing any sort of complex algorithm on quantum hardware will have.....»»
Pioneering technique reveals new layer of human gene regulation
A technique can determine for the first time how frequently, and exactly where, a molecular event called "backtracking" occurs throughout the genetic material (genome) of any species, a new study shows......»»
A black hole has cleared out its neighborhood
We can't see them directly, but we know they're there. Supermassive black holes (SMBHs) likely dwell at the center of every large galaxy. Their overwhelming gravity draws material toward them, where it collects in an accretion disk, waiting its turn.....»»
Population can"t be ignored—it has to be part of the policy solution to our world"s problems, says researcher
There is a growing consensus that environmental problems, particularly the effects of climate change, pose a grave challenge to humanity. Pollution, habitat destruction, intractable waste issues and, for many, deteriorating quality of life should be.....»»
Green doesn"t always mean clean: Cleaning products urgently need better regulation, researchers warn
Many cleaning products labeled as "green" emit just as many harmful chemicals as regular products, new research has revealed......»»
Innovative detection system allows researchers to differentiate oak wilt and drought
Oak forests play a vital role in our ecosystem, providing climate regulation and erosion control across North America. However, these forests face compounding threats from drought and oak wilt, and it can be challenging to tell these two issues apart.....»»
RNA splicing regulation discovery provides insight into bone diseases
In today's aging societies, bone and joint diseases are becoming increasingly common. For example, in Japan alone, over 12 million people suffer from osteoporosis, a condition that severely weakens bones and makes them fragile. If we are to find effe.....»»
Decoding the molecular networks of early human development
New international research shines a light on the role of transcription factors during early embryonic development. Transcription factors are proteins that are critical for gene regulation. The study unveiled more than 1,000 protein–protein interact.....»»
How ChatGPT by OpenAI is Revolutionizing the Way We Search and Do Things Online
OpenAI is a research company founded by entrepreneurs and researchers, including Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Greg Brockman. The company's mission is to advance artificial intelligence responsibly and safely, intending to benefit humanity. To ac.....»»
Column: Electric vehicles, partisan identity and the Elon Musk paradox
Republican campaign strategist Mike Murphy aims to disentangle partisan politics from EV adoption......»»
EU adopts first cybersecurity certification scheme for safer tech
The European Commission adopted the implementing regulation concerning the EU cybersecurity certification scheme on Common Criteria (EUCC). The outcome aligns with the candidate cybersecurity certification scheme on EUCC that ENISA drafted in respons.....»»
How preferences for Indigenous policies differ between the Indigenous and majority populations in Norway and Sweden
On the international level, there is broad consensus that it is essential to recognize and implement Indigenous rights as well as to correct inequalities and historical injustices. Yet many nation-states struggle with effective implementation......»»
Regulation makes crypto markets more efficient, says research
First-of-its-kind research on cryptocurrency finds that the most regulated coins create the most efficient markets......»»
Elon Musk proposes Tesla move to Texas after Delaware judge voids $56 billion pay
Musk is sick of Delaware judges, says shareholders will vote on move to Texas. Enlarge / Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks at Tesla's "Cyber Rodeo" on April 7, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (credit: Getty Images | AFP/Suzanne Cordeiro).....»»
Musk seeks Tesla shareholder vote on moving incorporation to Texas
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company will hold a shareholder vote to transfer its state of incorporation to Texas from Delaware, days after a judge invalidated his $56 billion pay package at the electric vehicle maker......»»
Tesla sued by California counties over hazardous waste
A group of 25 California counties have sued Elon Musk's Tesla, claiming the EV maker mishandled hazardous waste at its facilities across the state. The lawsuit from Los Angeles, Alameda, San Joaquin, San Francisco and other counties was filed on T.....»»
Elon Musk"s "unfathomable" $56 billion Tesla pay package
Musk's 2018 compensation package created 12 installments of options - each equivalent at the time to 1 percent of Tesla's outstanding shares......»»
Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay plan voided as shareholders beat Tesla in court
Judge: Tesla board members "were beholden to Musk or had compromising conflicts." Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Duncan Hull / Getty) Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $55.8 billion pay package was unfair to the electric carmaker'.....»»