Rolls-Royce is creating 100 unique electric cars as part of a project called Project Nightingale. These custom-built cars are for special clients and involve a personal design process. Deliveries of these vehicles will begin in 2028.
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Rolls-Royce is making 100 bespoke electric cars.
The cars are called Project Nightingale and are part of a limited edition.
Customers are deeply involved in the design process.
The vehicles are inspired by the Jazz Age with Art Deco design elements.
Each car will have a two-seater cabriolet design, similar to past Rolls-Royce models.
Rolls-Royce plans to start delivering these cars in 2028.
The project is currently 95% complete in the design phase.
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Researchers are testing CAR-T cell therapy, a cancer treatment, for use in severe autoimmune diseases. A 47-year-old woman with multiple autoimmune diseases saw significant improvement after receiving this therapy.
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CAR-T cell therapy uses a person's own immune cells to fight cancer by altering them to attack cancer cells.
Originally for blood cancers, this therapy is now being tested for autoimmune diseases.
A woman with severe autoimmune diseases improved after receiving CAR-T therapy.
The therapy targets malfunctioning immune cells causing the diseases.
The process involves modifying the patient's immune cells to identify and destroy specific immune cells.
Researchers observed the woman's condition over 11 months, noting significant remission.
Broader clinical trials are needed to fully understand the therapy's effectiveness for autoimmune diseases.
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The GOP is using artificial intelligence (AI) extensively in its election campaigns to understand voter attitudes and create targeted ads. In contrast, Democrats are more cautious about using AI due to concerns about privacy and potential job impacts. AI tools help Republicans simulate voter opinions and identify trends in public sentiment.
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Republicans are extensively using AI to simulate voter attitudes and create campaign ads.
AI helps GOP strategists quickly understand public opinion and social media trends.
AI tools like Aaru and MiroFish help predict voter behavior and responses to campaign events.
The Democratic National Committee has restricted the use of certain AI tools over privacy concerns.
64% of Republican consultants reportedly use AI daily, compared to 49% of Democrats.
Some Republicans warn about the risks of AI in potentially creating misleading "deepfake" content.
AI-generated ads are said to be cheaper and easier to produce than traditional ones.
Democratic skepticism about AI includes concerns over privacy and its impact on jobs.
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iPhone users are being warned about scam emails that look like they come from Apple. These scams try to trick people into giving away personal information by pretending their iCloud accounts are in trouble. Users should avoid clicking links in suspicious emails.
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Scammers send emails that look like official Apple messages.
The emails claim there is a problem with the user's iCloud account.
These messages include links to fake websites to steal login details.
Apple's real emails don't ask for personal information or passwords.
Users should verify emails by checking the sender's address.
It’s safer to access Apple accounts directly through official apps.
People are advised to report suspicious emails.
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Nissan announced a new long-term business plan to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into most of its vehicles. The plan, called "Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life," will focus on using AI to enhance vehicle safety and autonomous driving features. Nissan aims to have AI technology in 90% of its vehicles.
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Nissan plans to focus its future vehicle lineup on using AI technology.
AI-defined vehicles will use technology to improve safety and self-driving abilities.
The goal is to include AI technology in 90% of Nissan’s vehicles.
Nissan President and CEO Ivan Espinosa emphasized enhancing customer experiences through advanced mobility intelligence.
The company faces competition from Chinese automakers and regulatory challenges in Europe and North America.
Nissan will work with companies like Wayve and Monolith for AI advancements.
The Nissan Elgrand van, due by the end of 2027, will be among the first vehicles to feature AI and autonomous driving capabilities.
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A man from Texas is charged with attempted murder after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, in San Francisco. The suspect also faces federal charges for possessing an unregistered firearm and attempting to damage property with explosives. The U.S. Justice Department claims he opposed artificial intelligence and targeted AI executives.
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The suspect, Daniel Moreno-Gama, faces charges for two counts of attempted murder and other federal charges.
He allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's home and tried to set fire to OpenAI's headquarters.
Authorities claim he had documents criticizing artificial intelligence and suggesting crimes against AI leaders.
OpenAI confirmed the incident took place at Altman's house, though no one was injured.
Moreno-Gama allegedly damaged an exterior gate and attempted to break into OpenAI's building.
Officers found incendiary devices and other materials with Moreno-Gama.
The suspect reportedly had names and addresses of AI company executives in his possession.
The FBI conducted a related raid in Texas connected to these events.
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Quantum computing is developing rapidly, with European companies like the French startup Alice & Bob playing key roles. Quantum computers use qubits, which are highly sensitive, to perform calculations that standard computers cannot handle. Alice & Bob plans to expand its operations with a new $50 million facility near Paris, aiming to advance their innovative "cat qubits" technology.
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Quantum computers perform calculations using qubits, which are sensitive units manipulating individual electrons or photons.
Alice & Bob is a French company working on developing quantum computers.
The company is building a new $50 million facility to expand its operations and develop its technology further.
Quantum computers can potentially transform fields like medicine by simulating molecular interactions accurately.
The main challenge in quantum computing is maintaining qubits in their delicate quantum states, which are easily disturbed.
Typical approaches to quantum computing involve using many physical qubits per logical qubit to reduce errors.
Alice & Bob uses a unique approach called "cat qubits" to reduce errors in quantum computing.
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The media industry is going through major changes. Evan Shapiro, a producer and writer, talks about these changes on the PBS podcast "Settle In" with Geoff Bennett.
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The podcast is called “Settle In.”
Geoff Bennett is the host on this PBS news podcast.
Evan Shapiro is a guest on the podcast.
Evan Shapiro is known for producing shows and writing about media.
His writing is published on a platform called Substack, under the title “Media War and Peace.”
The podcast discusses the current big changes in the media industry.
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A man named Daniel Moreno-Gama is accused of attacking the home of Sam Altman, head of OpenAI, with a Molotov cocktail. Moreno-Gama reportedly viewed artificial intelligence (AI) as a danger to humanity, which is why he targeted Altman.
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Daniel Moreno-Gama is charged with attacking Sam Altman's home with a Molotov cocktail.
The incident happened early in the morning at 4 a.m. on a Friday.
Moreno-Gama allegedly planned to also attack the headquarters of Altman’s company, OpenAI.
Prosecutors found documents where Moreno-Gama expressed negative views about AI.
Sam Altman shared a family photo publicly following the attack for safety reasons.
Altman is a well-known leader in the AI technology field, which has grown rapidly.
No injuries occurred during the incident, as stated by Altman.
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OpenAI is strengthening its partnership with Amazon, moving away from Microsoft, as it aims to grow and prepare for a potential initial public offering (IPO). OpenAI is working to meet enterprise demands and sees Amazon's platform as a less restrictive option compared to Microsoft. Tensions have also surfaced between OpenAI and its competitor Anthropic.
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OpenAI is tightening its partnership with Amazon Web Services.
OpenAI has stated that its partnership with Microsoft has limited certain aspects of its operations.
Amazon announced a $50 billion investment in OpenAI.
Amazon will become the exclusive third-party cloud distribution provider for OpenAI Frontier.
OpenAI criticizes Anthropic, accusing it of creating a restrictive narrative around AI.
Anthropic CEO has warned about potential dangers of AI technology.
OpenAI highlights its approach of building powerful AI systems with safeguards.
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The rapid growth of AI in the workplace is outpacing the level of control and oversight companies have over its use, as shown by a survey from Grant Thornton. Many organizations are adopting AI quickly, but few are confident in their ability to meet audit standards for AI governance, which could lead to problems in the future.
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A survey by Grant Thornton found that AI adoption is rising faster than oversight in workplaces.
8 out of 10 executives said their company could not pass an AI governance audit.
Only 7% of companies piloting AI are confident they could pass an audit in 90 days.
Companies with fully integrated AI report revenue growth at a higher rate (58%) than those just piloting AI (15%).
75% of company boards have approved major AI investments.
Nearly half of the companies haven't set governance expectations or integrated AI risk oversight.
Companies that don't manage AI controls and risks may face performance and risk issues.
There is a growing concern about the need for effective AI governance as AI technology becomes more independent.
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Newsweek is hosting a webinar to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way companies deliver services. The event will explore how AI systems are taking over tasks traditionally done by people, shifting the focus from specific tasks to the outcomes of work.
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The webinar is titled "AI Impact Forum" and will take place on April 30 at 11 a.m. Eastern.
Speakers include Dr. Ranjit Tinaikar and Tiger Tyagarajan, experts in technology and services.
AI systems are increasingly performing tasks that humans used to handle.
The discussion will focus on the shift from human labor to AI delivering services.
The use of AI raises questions about what constitutes work and who is responsible for delivering it.
Companies are now prioritizing the outcomes of work rather than individual tasks.
As AI takes on more tasks, human roles may shift to managing and supervising these systems.
The traditional service industry may need to adapt as AI changes cost and speed of service delivery.
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Claims appeared on social media that Apple removed Lebanese towns from its Maps app as part of a political agenda. Apple stated that these towns never appeared on their maps, which have less detailed coverage in Lebanon compared to Google Maps. There is no evidence that Apple recently removed these town names.
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Claims circulated that Apple erased Lebanese towns from its Maps app during Israeli military actions.
Apple denied these claims, stating the towns in question were never on its maps.
Apple Maps shows sparser labeling in southern Lebanon compared to other maps like Google Maps.
Viral posts lacked proof showing that these town names were previously on Apple Maps.
User complaints about Apple's limited mapping data in Lebanon date back several years.
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This article explains some confusing text message abbreviations that teenagers use. It shows that some abbreviations can have more than one meaning and that adults sometimes misunderstand them.
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SYBAU can mean "shut your bitch ass up" or "stay young, beautiful and unique."
WYLL means "what you look like."
PMO can mean either "put me on" or "pisses me off."
WFH means "work from home" and TBH means "to be honest."
ASL is often said to mean "age, sex, location" but here it is suggested to mean "as hell."
OTP may stand for "one true pairing" or "on the phone."
Text abbreviations sometimes have multiple meanings, which can cause confusion.
Parents often try to learn these abbreviations to understand what their children are communicating.
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A TikTok video has introduced a new internet trend called the "Tuscan Dad," which is considered the male equivalent of the "Tuscan Mom" trend from the early 2000s. The video features people discussing the aesthetic of figures like Billy Ray Cyrus and Keith Urban as part of this trend, echoing the nostalgic Tuscan-inspired look popular in California homes during that time.
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A TikTok video called "Tuscan Dad" has gone viral, generating nostalgic interest and discussions.
The video was shared by user @thisisaracelii on April 4 and has over 141,000 views.
The "Tuscan Mom" trend started with fascination over Tuscan-inspired designs in early 2000s California homes.
Billy Ray Cyrus and Keith Urban's early 2000s styles are highlighted in the video.
The "Tuscan Mom" aesthetic was linked to luxury, leisure, and Mediterranean design influences.
TikTok users are adding their own interpretations and references to the "Tuscan Dad" trend.
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Anthropic, a technology company, has reached $30 billion in annualized revenue, growing rapidly over a short period. Its main product, Claude, has seen significant adoption by businesses spending over $1 million annually.
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Anthropic's annualized revenue reached $30 billion, up from $19 billion in March.
The company's main product, Claude, launched over three years ago.
More than 1,000 businesses spend over $1 million annually on Claude.
Anthropic's growth rate surpasses that of tech companies like OpenAI and Zoom.
Snowflake, a growth benchmark, took ten years to reach $1 billion revenue; Anthropic did it in three years.
Google previously held a fast growth record, but Anthropic exceeded it.
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A traveler noted a $200 price difference when booking a flight from Los Angeles to Europe through different online methods. The price varied depending on the flight number used, either American Airlines or British Airways, although the flights were the same. This difference is linked to how airlines manage codeshare agreements and inventory allocation.
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The traveler saw a $200 price difference for the same flight itinerary between Los Angeles and Europe.
The ticket was more expensive when booked directly through American Airlines as opposed to via Google Flights with British Airways flight numbers.
Codesharing involves airlines selling the same flight under different flight numbers.
Pricing differences are common with codesharing due to how airlines allocate seats and fares.
Google Flights works as a search aggregator, collecting data from many different airline sites.
Google has a "price guarantee" program for certain fares, offering refunds if prices drop before the flight.
Airline prices can change quickly and without predictability.
Travelers are advised to compare booking options across different platforms to find the best price.
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Big tech companies are exploring carbon capture technology to reduce carbon emissions from power plants, while meeting their climate goals amid rising electricity demands driven by AI development. Several projects are underway in the U.S. to capture emissions from natural gas plants connected to data centers. Challenges remain due to high costs and the need for further development to make the technology broadly accessible.
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Tech companies are pushing for carbon capture tech to make natural gas power plants cleaner.
At least five carbon capture projects in the U.S. involve big companies like Google, ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Meta.
These projects are linked to data centers, which need steady power, and the tech is still costly.
Carbon capture is seen as necessary to meet climate goals while using more power for AI.
Despite industry interest, no U.S. natural gas plants have operating carbon capture tech yet.
Companies are balancing climate goals with increased power demand due to AI.
Government subsidies help but haven't made carbon capture fully viable yet.
Carbon capture is being discussed actively in both the energy and AI sectors.
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Roblox is expanding its child safety system with new age-specific accounts called Roblox Kids and Roblox Select. This expansion has raised concerns among parents due to potential misclassification of children's ages, affecting parental controls. Roblox defends the new system, saying it aims to improve safety by using advanced age estimation technology.
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Roblox has 144 million daily users worldwide.
The company is introducing age-specific accounts: Roblox Kids for younger children and Roblox Select for users aged 9 to 15.
Some parents report their children being incorrectly classified as adults, affecting parental controls.
Age estimation is determined using facial analysis and usually estimates ages within about 1.4 years of accuracy.
Users not completing the age check can only access children-specific content and are barred from communication on the platform.
Concerns were raised after a 14-year-old was groomed on the platform, leading to safety scrutiny.
Roblox has over two million developers creating content for the platform.
Parents can reset age checks, submit appeals, and use ID verification if errors occur in age classification.
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A potential shooting occurred outside the home of Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI. Police arrested two people, Amanda Tom and Muhamad Tarik Hussein, in connection with the incident and seized three guns from a related residence. The investigation is still ongoing.
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Two people, Amanda Tom and Muhamad Tarik Hussein, were arrested after a potential shooting outside Sam Altman's home.
The incident happened at around 2:56 a.m. in the Russian Hill area of San Francisco.
Police seized three firearms from a residence linked to the suspects.
The police did not officially name Altman, but the location was identified by other reports.
SFPD Chief Derrick Lew emphasized the seriousness of crimes involving guns.
The investigation into the incident is open and active.
Earlier, a different man was arrested for throwing a Molotov cocktail at the same home and making threats against OpenAI.
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