Some countries are banning additional iris scanning in the Worldcoin case – what’s behind it?

Biometrics Security Risks in the Age of Generative AI: Lessons from Worldcoin Scandal

Generative AI, spearheaded by ChatGPT and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has shown immense potential. However, challenges have emerged for the creator of the controversial chatbot known as Worldcoin. This project involves scanning iris data in exchange for cryptocurrency payments and has recently been banned in countries like Spain and Portugal where concerns about privacy and…

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J.D. Martinez’s debut with Mets delayed due to lower back tightness

Mets’ Star J.D. Martinez Sidelined by Lower Back Tightness, Mendoza Optimistic for Quick Recovery

The New York Mets were unable to debut their new acquisition, All-Star J.D. Martinez, due to lower back tightness. Carlos Mendoza, the team’s manager, announced that Martinez had been working at the team’s facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida after signing a one-year, $12 million contract on March 24. Martinez, 36, had experienced similar lower…

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UT graduate student clinches first place in Visualizing Science competition.

Visualizing the Dynamics of Space Weather: Maile Marriott Wins College of Natural Sciences’ Visualizing Science Contest

The College of Natural Sciences at UT recently held its annual Visualizing Science contest, which celebrates images captured by participants. This year’s top prize went to Maile Marriott, a physics graduate student, for her depiction of the “space weather” caused by the sun. According to a press release from the College of Natural Sciences, space…

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He funded over $2 million for lung cancer vaccine research.

LungVax Research Project Receives 2 Million USD in Funding: A Vaccine That Could Potentially Cure 90% of Lung Cancer

The Cancer Research Agency and Cris Cancer Foundation have provided funding of 1.7 million pounds, which is equivalent to over 2 million USD, for the LungVax research project. This grant will be used for laboratory research and the production of 3,000 initial doses within a two-year period starting in 2024. Following this, the vaccine will…

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Switzerland condemned by ECtHR for failure to take action on climate change

Switzerland Condemned by European Court for Inaction on Climate Change: What This Means for the Future of Climate Litigation Worldwide

Switzerland has been condemned by the European Court of Human Rights for violating the Convention on Human Rights. The decision came after an association of elderly women criticized the Confederation for its lack of action against climate change. This marks the first time the Court has condemned a state for not taking initiative against climate…

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Former Apple Engineer Sued for Leaking Confidential Details of New Products

Apple Sues Ex-Software Engineer for Leaking Confidential Information and Misusing Corporate Devices: The Falling out of a Former Apple Employee

In a surprising turn of events, Apple has filed a lawsuit against former software engineer Andrew Aude, accusing him of leaking confidential information about the Journal application and the Apple Vision Pro. Although the incident occurred over a year ago, it only became public this week with a trial pending. At the heart of the…

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