Articles by John Lopez
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Fossil Finds Suggest Small, Crocodile-Like Reptiles Roamed Brazil Before Dinosaurs
Brazilian paleontologists discovered a new species of small crocodile-like reptile, Parvosuchus aurelioi, dating back 237 million years to the Triassic period.
Anthropic Unveils Faster, Cheaper Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI Model
Anthropic's latest AI model, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, outperforms competitors with advanced coding skills and visual reasoning, setting new industry standards for speed and affordability.
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Global Fossil Fuel Consumption Hits All-Time High Amid Clean Energy Growth
2023 Statistical Review of World Energy reports record energy consumption with rising fossil fuel use and growing renewables, indicating a complex global energy transition.
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Walmart Tech Executive Joins PayPal as Its New 'AI-Focused' CTO
PayPal has appointed Srini Venkatesan as the new CTO to lead AI and data science initiatives. Venkatesan, who comes from Walmart, brings retail tech expertise.
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TikTok Presents #TSTheErasTour Taylor Swift Interactive In-App Experience, Swifties Can Win Digital Memorabilia
TikTok's new in-app experience, #TSTheErasTour, lets fans celebrate Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour with weekly tasks and digital memorabilia.
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Ilya Sutskever Looks to Create Safe, Non-Profit, Advanced AI Following OpenAI Exit
OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever launched Safe Superintelligence Inc., a non-profit focused on developing safe and powerful AI systems.
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US Defense Contractor Northrop Grumman Urges Washington for More Investments in Hypersonic Weapons
Northrop Grumman urges increased US investment in hypersonic weapons to maintain superiority over rivals like China and Russia, who have made significant advancements in the field.
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Scientists Explain Why Some People Never Got Infected with COVID-19
Study reveals unique immune responses in individuals who never contracted COVID-19 despite exposure, offering insights for potential treatments and vaccines.
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Amazon Unveils Massive $11 Billion Europe Investment to Expand AWS' Cloud Infrastructure Amid Growing Demand
Amazon invested €10 billion in Germany to expand its cloud infrastructure and logistics network, creating thousands of jobs and boosting the country's GDP.
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Idle Clicker Game 'Banana' Takes Steam by Storm, Players Exploit 'Infinite Money Glitch'
Banana, a simple clicker game on Steam, has unexpectedly topped popularity charts, driven by a virtual banana marketplace and a "money glitch." However, the game faces scrutiny due to bot activity and allegations of being a scam.
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Snap Introduces New AI-Powered AR Camera Effects for Snapchat - How It Works
Snap unveils new AI-powered AR features for Snapchat, enabling real-time generative AI experiences and providing creators with advanced tools for Lens development.
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AI-Powered Blood Test Detects Parkinson's Up to 7 Years Before Symptoms Appear
Researchers have developed an AI blood test to predict Parkinson's disease years before symptoms develop, potentially revolutionizing early diagnosis and treatment.
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Here's How Verizon Uses Generative AI to Handle 100,000 Customers
Verizon utilizes generative AI to boost customer satisfaction and retention, expecting a lower churn rate and increased revenue.
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Alarming Study Suggests Hepatitis E Virus Could Be Sexually Transmitted, Linked to Male Infertility
Hepatitis E virus, a leading cause of liver infection, may be sexually transmitted and linked to male infertility, a new study suggests.
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Tesla's Model Y EV Is This Year's Most American-Made Car Says Cars.com
Tesla Model Y tops Cars.com's American-Made Index for the third consecutive year, though major US automakers are absent from the top ten.
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China Harvests Wheat From a 400-Hectare Desert, Boosting Country's Crop Yield
China successfully harvests wheat in a 400-hectare desert plot in Xinjiang, marking a milestone in combating desertification and enhancing food security.
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ByteDance Parent TikTok Quietly Launches Instagram Clone 'Whee' on Play Store
ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, has quietly launched Whee, an Instagram-like app that shares photos with close friends. The app is currently available only in select countries, excluding the US.
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Runway's Gen-3 Alpha AI Video Generator Offers Better Controls, Creates Video Clips Faster and with Higher Fidelity
Runway's Gen-3 Alpha, the new AI video generator, offers faster generation times, higher fidelity, and photorealistic characters for film and image content creators.
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Adobe Sued by US Over Deceptive Subscription Pricing Terms
The US government sued Adobe for deceptive subscription practices, alleging that the software giant purposely hid hefty early termination fees and complicated cancellations for users.
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FDA Halts BioNTech's Lung, Breast Cancer Drug Trial Over Safety Concerns
FDA halts BioNTech's experimental cancer drug trial over safety concerns, delaying lung and breast cancer treatment results.
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Breakthrough Wireless Chipset Smashes Data Speed Record at 640 Gbps
Japanese researchers developed a groundbreaking wireless chipset achieving a world record data transmission speed of 640 Gbps.
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California Seeks to Ban E-Bike Speed Hacking Devices Under Proposed Bill
California proposes legislation to ban the sale of devices that modify e-bike speed limits to address safety concerns.
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As Bird Flu Threatens Cattle, Scientists Explore Cow-Free Milk Production Using Plants, Microorganisms
A bird flu outbreak in US dairy farms has prompted biotech companies to innovate in cow-free milk production using plants and microorganisms.
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Japan Military to Trial Laser Systems Against Drone Attacks
Japan's Defense Ministry will test laser systems mounted on vehicles to counter drone threats as part of its 2023-2027 defense plan.
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Researchers Develop Implantable Biodegradable Gel Sensor to Detect Brain Trauma, Cancer
Scientists have developed a biodegradable brain sensor the size of a sesame seed for noninvasive monitoring of vital health markers following head injuries or cancer treatments.
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Xpeng's AeroHT X2 Flying Car Takes to the Skies in Beijing Airport for Maiden Flight
Xpeng's flying car, AeroHT X2, successfully completed its first test flight in Beijing, marking a significant step towards commercialization in China's growing low-altitude economy.
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Russia May Have Committed War Crimes by Hacking Ukraine's Critical Infrastructure, ICC Starts Probe
The ICC investigates Russia for alleged war crimes involving cyberattacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure, marking the first international probe into cyber warfare.
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Scientists Are Developing Fully Edible Robots - How and Why?
Scientists develop edible robots from organic, biodegradable materials, revolutionizing healthcare, environmental management, and culinary experiences.
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Deep-Sea Exploration in China Unearths Over 900 Ming Dynasty Artifacts from Shipwrecks
Archaeologists in China recovered hundreds of artifacts from Ming dynasty shipwrecks in the South China Sea, revealing insights into ancient trade and cultural exchange along the Maritime Silk Road.
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Indonesia Shuts Down Over 2 Million Illegal Online Gambling Websites
Indonesia shuts down over 2 million illegal gambling websites worth $20 billion to combat the rampant issue of online gambling and its severe social impact.
