The Norfolk Southern train derailment in Ohio and its horrifying aftermath are already grim enough — but a bizarre coincidence in the town where it happened makes the tragic saga seem almost stranger than fiction. As CNN reports, the meta twist is that one of the families affected by the derailed train that contained loads of hazardous,… Continue reading There’s a Super Bizarre Coincidence Surrounding the Ohio Train Disaster
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Military Says the UFOs They Shot Down Aren’t Aliens
“I don’t think the American people need to worry about aliens.” Alien or Not Four mysterious objects entered North American airspace over the last two weeks, leading to genuinely puzzling headlines. In a particularly wild escalation, their sudden appearance triggered the Pentagon to pick them out of the sky with fighter jets. Even high-ranking Pentagon… Continue reading Military Says the UFOs They Shot Down Aren’t Aliens
Voice Actors Enraged By Companies Stealing Their Voices With AI
It’s not just visual artists who are feeling the heat of AI’s encroachment — now, professional voice actors are beginning to be affected, too. Last week, Vice reported on a troubling trend that’s gaining traction in the voice acting industry: actors being “asked” — sometimes not very honestly — to sign contracts that would allow their… Continue reading Voice Actors Enraged By Companies Stealing Their Voices With AI
Incredible Videos Capture Meteor Burning Up Over European Skies
What a sight. Lights, Camera A meteor burned up while traveling through Earth’s atmosphere over the weekend — and lucky skywatchers in Europe were treated to an incredible light show. Known as Sar2667, this meteor was only the seventh in human history that was detected before reaching our planet’s atmosphere, as Space.com reports — and what… Continue reading Incredible Videos Capture Meteor Burning Up Over European Skies
The Best Sonic Toothbrushes of 2023
If manual toothbrushes just aren’t cutting it anymore and you’re ready to make a change, sonic toothbrushes offer significant advantages. These devices use high vibrations to provide a deep clean and promote overall dental health. The best sonic toothbrushes offer multiple distinct brushing modes, so you can choose what your teeth need on a daily… Continue reading The Best Sonic Toothbrushes of 2023
Almost Three Quarters of Americans Distrust Artificial Intelligence
Who among us can say they’re not worried? Concerned Citizens Shocker: people aren’t quite sure that they trust artificial intelligence to operate in their best interests, per a new poll. In a press release, the think tank MITRE released the results of a new poll, conducted in tandem with the marketing research firm Harris, that… Continue reading Almost Three Quarters of Americans Distrust Artificial Intelligence
Snapple Launches AI-Powered “Fact Generator” That Spews Lies
This is getting absolutely ridiculous. FAIct Generator Noted iced tea brand Snapple has released a ChatGPT-powered “fAIct Generator” — that’s “fact generator” with “AI” awkwardly stuck in the middle — that it claims “makes it easy to create facts about any topic.” And it doesn’t take much reading between the lines to see that it’s… Continue reading Snapple Launches AI-Powered “Fact Generator” That Spews Lies
Turns Out Using ChatGPT In Search Engines Would Have a Grisly Environmental Footprint
Egregious. Eco-Deadly As the likes of Microsoft, which recently unveiled its ChatGPT powered Bing search engine, usher in an era of ubiquitous AI, there’s certainly no dearth of ethical and legal questions being raised. But there’s another worrying aspect of the technology that’s received far less attention: its environmental impact, Wired reports. “There are already… Continue reading Turns Out Using ChatGPT In Search Engines Would Have a Grisly Environmental Footprint
Jury Rules that NFTs Aren’t Really Art
Better luck next time, NFT bros. Birkin Baby A new legal precedent just dropped in the case of Hermès versus Mason Rothschild, a self-described “conceptual artist” who used the company’s iconic Birkin bags as a backdrop for his “MetaBirkins” non-fungible token (NFT) collection. As the New York Times reports, Hèrmes won its lawsuit against the 28-year-old… Continue reading Jury Rules that NFTs Aren’t Really Art
The Best Treadmills of 2023
With more and more people building home gyms instead of joining fitness centers, treadmills are among the smartest purchases for exercise enthusiasts or anyone looking to get back into shape. There are considerable benefits to putting a treadmill in your living room, office, or basement. Treadmills are easy to use, easy to maintain, and provide… Continue reading The Best Treadmills of 2023