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Google is reconsidering the inclusion of JPEG XL, an image format designed to provide better compression and quality than traditional JPEG, in the Chromium open-source project after previously removing it. This decision reflects the ongoing development and evaluation of new image formats to potentially improve web performance and user experience.

The article discusses the unethical practices of some Silicon Valley startups, including exploiting workers, prioritizing growth over ethics, and disregarding social and environmental consequences in pursuit of profit.

The article examines the debate around the use of VPNs, discussing privacy concerns, government restrictions, and the potential risks and benefits of utilizing virtual private networks.

The article discusses the growing demand for food banks in the UK as the cost-of-living crisis continues, with charities and organizations on the frontline struggling to meet the increasing need for food assistance among low-income households.

The article discusses a service outage affecting Claude's platform, resulting in degraded performance and limited functionality. Key details include the cause, impact, and ongoing efforts to restore normal operations.

Larry Page, co-founder of Google, has surpassed Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, to become the third-richest person in the world. Page's net worth has grown significantly due to the continued success and growth of Alphabet, Google's parent company.

Larry Page, co-founder of Google, has surpassed Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, to become the third-richest person in the world. Page's net worth has grown significantly due to the continued success and growth of Alphabet, Google's parent company.

An investigation reveals that prominent pro-Trump social media influencers are actually foreign actors, not American citizens as they had claimed, highlighting the prevalence of online disinformation campaigns targeting US politics.

Tower defense mechanics + cloud infrastructure concepts. Build your architecture, survive the traffic.

Rough MVP to validate the idea. Feedback welcome.

The article examines a bird flu outbreak that occurred in Ohio and Indiana in 2022, highlighting the rapid spread of the virus and the challenges faced by farmers and officials in containing the outbreak and minimizing its impact on poultry production.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is facing a lawsuit alleging that its social media platforms are designed to be addictive and harmful to children's mental health, putting profits before the well-being of young users.

This article provides an in-depth exploration of the internal mechanisms behind DNS name resolution, delving into the various components, protocols, and processes involved in translating domain names into IP addresses.

China's economy faces an unprecedented slump, with the country's GDP growth slowing to just 0.4% in the second quarter of 2022, the weakest performance in over two years. The slowdown is attributed to strict COVID-19 lockdowns, a real estate crisis, and weakening consumer demand.

The article explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in generating realistic forgeries of human voices, known as 'voice cloning.' It highlights the potential implications of this technology, including its use in fraud, impersonation, and the spread of misinformation.

The article explores the origins and evolution of the 'Agartha' myth, a persistent idea about a hidden underground civilization. It traces the history of this concept, which has been featured in various conspiracy theories and spiritual beliefs over the years.

The article discusses the high failure rate of AI pilots, citing that 95% of such projects fail to deliver on their promised benefits. It advises business leaders to focus on more practical, incremental steps to implement AI successfully, rather than rushing into ambitious AI projects.

The article explores how game theory and algorithms can lead to higher prices in online markets, as companies use complex pricing strategies to maximize profits. It examines how algorithms can coordinate price changes and create an environment where companies compete to raise prices rather than lower them.

The article explores the idea that happiness is a skill that can be cultivated through practice and conscious effort, rather than just a fleeting emotion. It discusses various strategies and techniques individuals can use to develop and maintain a greater sense of well-being and fulfillment in their lives.

The article discusses the development of Olmo, a new programming language designed to be a simpler and more accessible alternative to popular languages like Python and Go. Olmo aims to provide a straightforward syntax and improved developer experience, while maintaining high performance and the ability to compile to efficient machine code.

The article discusses how the European Union has again succumbed to pressure from the United States by delaying the implementation of a directive that would have imposed stricter regulations on tech companies. This decision highlights the ongoing influence of the U.S. on EU policymaking.