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Racism in Facial Recognition Technology

Facial recognition is everywhere, even if we are not aware of it. In its most abstract form, this innovation is surrounding us and keeping track of every move, fueled by one thing, face recognition technology algorithm. But can algorithms discriminate? What if algorithms used in artificial intelligence (AI) are simply beneficial as the data adopted […]

Neoen Australia Battery to Provide Grid Stabilisation Service in World First

Neoen SA has won approval for its big battery in South Australia to provide inertia service to stabilise the grid, a world first for battery energy storage in the push to replace fossil-fueled generators, the French firm said on Wednesday. Neoen’s 150-megawatt Hornsdale Power Reserve uses Tesla Inc’s Megapack battery system and will now use […]

Experimental Chewing Gum Reduces Omicron in Saliva; Sexual Dysfunction, Hair Loss Among Long COVID Symptoms

The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review. Experimental chewing gum reduces Omicron particles in saliva An experimental chewing gum that “traps” SARS-CoV-2 particles in saliva holds promise for curbing transmission […]

Google Search Ads Beat Targets Despite Global 'Uncertainty'

Google search ads lifted parent Alphabet Inc close to Wall Street sales expectations on Tuesday, sending shares up on relief that the world’s biggest seller of online advertising may withstand a global recession better than smaller rivals. A trio of Alphabet executives sounded caution on a call with investment analysts, using “uncertain” or “uncertainty” at […]

Canada's Shopify Cuts 10% of Workforce as Online Shopping Slows

Canada’s Shopify Inc is laying off 10 percent of its workforce as the ecommerce company struggles with slowing growth due to a pullback in online shopping after benefiting from a pandemic-fueled surge in demand. Its shares tumbled 14.7 percent on the U.S. bourses and on the Toronto Exchange, they shed 14 percent on Tuesday, pulling […]

Cryptoverse: What Crisis? Venture Capitalists Bet Big on Crypto

Cryptoverse, It’s not all doom and gloom. Even as the crypto sector shivers in the bleak winter, venture capitalists are pouring money into digital currency and blockchain startups at a pace that’s set to outstrip last year’s record. In the first half of the year, VCs bet $17.5 billion on such firms, according to data […]

What Is GTE Technology, and Why Are Billionaires Investing in It?

What is GTE technology, and why are tech moguls betting big on it? GTE technology stands for Global Token Exchange. If you are remotely familiar with the potential of financial freedom that the advent of blockchain-enabled finance has to offer, then those words should give you goosebumps. Billionaires do not get to their level of […]

Biden Meets CEOs, Labor; Backs Bill to Boost U.S. Chips Production

President Joe Biden met virtually on Monday with the chief executives of Lockheed Martin Corp, Medtronic PLC and Cummins Inc along with labor leaders as part of the administration’s push for legislation to boost the U.S. semiconductor industry. “Congress must pass this bill as soon as possible,” Biden said. “There is an economic imperative…. This […]

U.S. Energy Department Set to Loan GM Battery Joint Venture $2.5 Billion

The U.S. Energy Department on Monday announced it intends to loan a joint venture of General Motors Co and LG Energy Solution $2.5 billion to help finance construction of new lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facilities. The conditional commitment for the loan to Ultium Cells LLC for facilities in Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan is expected to […]