Y2K Kids Were the Last to Really Rage With No One Watching
The angst of nu metal is being discovered by Gen Z, but with digital eyes always looming, the ephemeral catharsis of collectively going mad is a thing of the past.
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Drone policing in Lahore approved
Punjab govt to verify all weapon licences, illegal gun owners given directive to surrender LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to introduce new laws on drone policing, integrated security and arms regulation to eradicate weapons smuggling. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired the fourth meeting on law and order, in which important decisions were taken … Read more
Instagram launches long-awaited ‘Watch History’ feature for Reels
Instagram has introduced a new “Watch History” feature, allowing users to view Reels they have previously watched, a capability that rival platform TikTok has offered for several years. The update aims to help users rediscover Reels they lost or forgot to save. Instagram head Adam Mosseri said in a video statement that the feature was … Read more
With Halo: Campaign Evolved, Microsoft Brings Prized Xbox Game to PlayStation
As part of a strategic shift away from exclusivity, Microsoft is bringing Halo to Sony’s competing console for the first time.
Celebrities Fight Sora + Amazon’s Secret Automation Plans + ChatGPT Gets a Browser
“Now we are just seeing OpenAI do the full Facebook when it comes to content policy.”
Hedge funds boost AI hardware bets to record highs, Goldman Sachs reports
Shift to semiconductor and chip stocks signals hedge funds’ deepening faith in AI-driven growth The logo for Goldman Sachs is seen on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City. Source: Reuters Hedge funds’ exposure to artificial intelligence-related tech hardware reached its highest in October since Goldman Sachs (GS.N) started tracking … Read more
After Teen Suicide, Character.AI Lawsuit Raises Questions Over Free Speech Protections
A mother in Florida filed a lawsuit against an A.I. start-up, alleging its product led to her son’s death. The company’s defense raises a thorny legal question.
First locally made advanced X-ray machine unveiled
Upgraded Flat Panel Digital Radiography system is designed and assembled entirely by Pakistani engineers Upgraded Flat Panel Digital Radiography system is designed and assembled entirely by Pakistani engineers using local resources. Photo: Express The country’s first locally manufactured advanced X-ray machine was unveiled at the 22nd Health Asia International Exhibition and Conference in Karachi on … Read more
Meta Layoffs Included Employees Who Monitored Risks to User Privacy
While the company announced job cuts in artificial intelligence, it also expanded plans to replace privacy and risk auditors with more automated systems.
Ford’s Profit Jumps on Strong Sales but Company Lowers its Outlook
Ford said a fire at an aluminum factory will lower profits in the last three months of the year. The company also said it has stopped making an electric version of its popular F-150 pickup.