Image by Getty / Futurism The fallout from the train derailment and subsequent chemical spill and burn in Ohio continues, with new reports indicating that people who live near the East Palestine, Ohio crash site are starting to get sick. As NBC News reports, both workers and residents near the eastern Ohio site of the Norfolk… Continue reading Locals Near Ohio Toxic Train Crash Say They’re Experiencing Weird Symptoms
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Elon Musk Fires Employee Who Slept in Office to Prove Loyalty
That’s gotta sting. Tech Bros Ain’t Loyal It takes a lot to gain Tesla and Twitter CEO Elon Musk’s loyalty — in fact, even sleeping at the office in a show of fealty and dedication to the cause no longer seems to be enough. In November, shortly after Musk took over the social media platform,… Continue reading Elon Musk Fires Employee Who Slept in Office to Prove Loyalty
Florida Scientists Concerned About Army of Invasive “Jesus Christ” Lizards
“The army of basilisks are moving forward.” Jesus Christ Superlizard Yet another invasive species is causing a stir in Florida. And this time, the critter’s name evokes a certain holiness. The brown basilisk, commonly known as the “Jesus Christ Lizard” for its ability to run on water, has cometh — and according to scientists, Floridians should… Continue reading Florida Scientists Concerned About Army of Invasive “Jesus Christ” Lizards
VR Startup Working on Tech to “Replay” Memories
It’s literally like an episode of “Black Mirror.” Playback The dystopian TV show “Black Mirror” is one step closer to becoming a reality thanks to a virtual reality startup that’s allowing users to “replay” their memories in the exact locations where they’ve already happened. In a video demonstration of the technology, startup Wist Labs brags… Continue reading VR Startup Working on Tech to “Replay” Memories
Giant Bank JP Morgan Bans ChatGPT Use Among Employees
If the employees want to chat, they’ll just have to talk to each other instead. Compliance Concerns JP Morgan is cracking down on the use of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in the workplace, Bloomberg reports — though apparently not in response to a particular incident, and it remains unknown how many employees might have been fooling around… Continue reading Giant Bank JP Morgan Bans ChatGPT Use Among Employees
Ford Has Paused Electric Pickup for Several Weeks After One Caught Fire
Yeah, might want to sort that one out. Halt! Ford’s F-150 Lightning — the EV version of its flagship pickup truck — is under serious scrutiny as the first EV pickup from a major automaker to hit the market. And unfortunately for Ford, the Lightning is starting to feel the heat. On February 4, an… Continue reading Ford Has Paused Electric Pickup for Several Weeks After One Caught Fire
When ChatGPT Writes Bios for People, They’re Littered With Fabrications
Need some help fluffing your bio? Just ask ChatGPT what you’ve accomplished, and you’ll be good to go. Seriously. The OpenAI-built chatbot will have you receiving prestigious awards, teaching at esteemed universities, writing bestselling novels, and more — even if those accolades are completely nonexistent. Take, for example, what happened when Futurism’s managing editor, Jon… Continue reading When ChatGPT Writes Bios for People, They’re Littered With Fabrications
Tens of Thousands of Animals Died for Miles Around Toxic Spill, Officials Admit
This is not good news, folk. Fish Food In spite of government reassurances, things are starting to look freakier than ever in East Palestine, Ohio, where a new official tally puts the animal death toll at over 43,000 following the catastrophic train derailment there. As News 5 Cleveland reports, state officials said that more than… Continue reading Tens of Thousands of Animals Died for Miles Around Toxic Spill, Officials Admit
Venice Looks Pretty Alarming With Its Canals Drained
The photos are shocking. Venetian Drought An unusually dry winter in Europe is causing Venice, Italy’s world-famous canals to dry up, as seen in alarming new images — a growing climate crisis rearing its head. It’s been a perfect storm: a winter heatwave, as well as a severe lack of rain and snow, have caused major… Continue reading Venice Looks Pretty Alarming With Its Canals Drained
Google Instructs Workers to Share Desks to Cut Costs
The plight of the Googlers continues. No Desk for You The rise and fall of the Bean Bag Empire continues. Amid Google’s mounting AI war woes — spoiler: it’s losing — CNBC now reports that the company has officially commanded its loyal Googlers to start sharing desks. “Most Googlers will now share a desk with one… Continue reading Google Instructs Workers to Share Desks to Cut Costs