Pat Gelsinger is a skilled professional who was suddenly appointed as the CEO of Intel in January 2021, prompting a need to learn more about him. Despite his positive traits, his arrogance shines through, as evidenced by his one-sided narrative during an interview. While Gelsinger made ambitious promises for Intel’s future, such as having five […]
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Policy makers, regulators, and other stakeholders have been brainstorming ways to combat the rampant spread of misinformation on social media. Among the proposed methods are accuracy nudges, proactive debunking of false information, and “prebunking” strategies that aim to preemptively address falsehoods and boost public resilience. Notably, research indicates that misinformation is more likely to trigger […]
The author emphasizes the importance of starting with concrete examples before delving into abstract ideas in math. Drawing a comparison to reading quotes about life, the author argues that true understanding only comes from accumulating life experiences. Without grinding through messy math and building up a collection of concrete examples, one will never truly grasp […]
Arthur Cravan, the enigmatic figure known for being a poet, boxer, fraudster, and draft-dodger, was also rumoured to be the inventor of performance art. Born Fabian Lloyd, he delighted in baffling expectations and spinning wild tales, once even promising to commit suicide during a public lecture. His antics captured the admiration of figures like André […]
qutebrowser is a keyboard-driven, vim-like browser based on Python and Qt. Maintained by The-Compiler, qutebrowser is a keyboard-focused browser with a minimal GUI inspired by dwb and Vimperator/Pentadactyl. The primary maintainer works part-time on the browser, funded by donations. Users can contribute through GitHub Sponsors or alternative methods to receive t-shirts, stickers, and more. qutebrowser […]
Support independent journalism by joining Vox today. The shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked discussions on the flaws in the US healthcare system, where executives are often vilified. Overlooking the complexities, public outrage spread after news of an insurer restricting anesthesia coverage. Health insurers’ controversial practices often lead to costly consequences. The battle between […]
Simone Weil’s life was marked by a commitment to suffering with others, a philosophy she carried into her work as a philosopher and activist. Her ascetic self-denial led to self-erasure, making her stand out at the École Normale Supérieure. Despite a secular background, she explored monastic and mystical traditions in Christianity. Weil’s writings focused on […]
Users of X no longer need to pay for X Premium to access the AI chatbot, Grok. X now offers 10 free prompts every 2 hours, as reported by The Verge. The company first tested a free version of Grok in certain countries like New Zealand, according to TechCrunch. Users can also generate 10 images […]
Experience efficient and seamless browsing with Nyxt, the hacker’s browser. Stay productive by never leaving the keyboard, utilizing powerful link hinting to quickly analyze and extract information from the Internet. Speed up your research process with Jump Headings to navigate documents and find crucial chapters with ease. Easily manage multiple tabs by executing commands across […]
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have used artificial intelligence to create visual images from audio recordings of various urban and rural areas around the world. Through machine learning, the team was able to accurately generate street-view images based on sound cues, demonstrating that machines can replicate the human connection between audio and […]