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Google’s Earthquake Warning System Failed to Reach Many Turkish Residents Before Deadly Tremor.

According to an investigation, Google’s earthquake warning system failed to reach numerous Turkish residents ahead of the deadly tremor that occurred in February. The system, which is designed to provide up to a minute’s notice on Android phones before an earthquake strikes, claims to have sent alerts to millions before the initial and largest quake.

Mark Zuckerberg Surprised as Threads App Draws More Repeat Users Than Expected.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg expressed surprise at the success of his new social media app, Threads, which garnered over 100 million sign-ups within days of its recent launch, putting it in direct competition with Elon Musk’s platform, X (formerly Twitter). Despite initial enthusiasm, outside data firms reported a decline in sign-ups and time spent on the platform after its launch, leading analysts to question its ability to keep users engaged.

A remarkable pair of Apple trainers, custom-made exclusively for employees in the 1990s and originally given away at a conference, are now up for auction by Sotheby’s at a price of $50,000 (£38,969).

AI entrepreneur Sam Altman has launched a cryptocurrency project called “Worldcoin,” which has been described as “dystopian.” The project offers digital coins to people in exchange for a scan of their eyeballs. On the day of the full launch, people queued at scanning sites worldwide to participate.

Elon Musk Proposes Replacing Twitter Bird Logo with “X” Symbol.

Twitter’s owner, Elon Musk, has expressed his intention to replace the iconic Twitter bird logo with an “X,” as part of his plans to rebrand the platform as “X Corp.” While this move may seem ambitious, Mr. Musk’s history of making statements that do not materialize or are not entirely serious raises questions about the feasibility of this change.

AI Predicted to Create More Jobs in the Video Game Industry, Says Game Developers’ Representative.

Dr. Richard Wilson, head of TIGA, a game developers’ organization, has asserted that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to an increase in job opportunities within the video game industry. According to him, AI will streamline game development processes, resulting in cost reduction and faster production timelines.

Elon Musk Indicates Further Tesla Price Cuts Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty.

Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, has suggested that the electric carmaker will continue to reduce prices due to the current turbulent state of the world economy. This statement comes after the company faced tough competition, leading to squeezed profit margins.

Real-time cameras equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) are set to monitor the streets of Paris during the upcoming summer Olympics, aiming to detect suspicious activity such as abandoned luggage and unexpected crowds. However, civil rights groups express apprehension over the use of this technology, considering it a potential threat to civil liberties. French AI company, led by François Mattens, who opposes the concept of a surveillance state, is among the bidders for the Olympics video surveillance contract.

As the pulsating beats engulf the club and the lights create a mesmerizing display, there’s a concern lingering in the dance music industry: the rise of AI-generated mixes. With increasingly sophisticated mixing software and venues trimming budgets, some worry about the potential loss of the genuine connection between DJs and the crowd.