John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton share the 2024 Nobel prize in physicsChristine Olsson/TT/Shutterstock The 2024 Nobel prize in physics has been awarded to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for their work on artificial neural networks and the fundamental algorithms that let machines learn, which are key to today’s large language models like ChatGPT. “I’m flabbergasted, I had no idea this would happen,” Hinton told the Nobel committee upon hearing the prize announcement. “I’m very surprised.” Hinton, who has been vocal about his fears around the development of artificial intelligence, also reiterated that he regretted the work he had done. “In…
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Former President Donald Trump did send coronavirus testing devices to Russian President Vladimir Putin at the height of the pandemic, the Kremlin confirmed Wednesday. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Bloomberg News in a written statement that “we also sent equipment at the beginning of the pandemic.” The story was initially reported in “War,” a new book by veteran Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward, which reports on Trump and President Joe Biden’s relationships with foreign leaders.The book claims that Trump secretly sent Abbott Covid-19 testing devices to Putin when the machines were in short supply. NBC News has not been able to…
The US government says it is considering whether to ask a judge to break up search engine giant Google, in a move that could reshape how technology giants do business.The Department of Justice (DoJ) says the measures may include “structural requirements” to prevent Google from maintaining its internet search “monopoly”.In response, Google warned that the proposed changes could have unintended consequences for US businesses and consumers.The DoJ’s announcement comes after a landmark court ruling in August that found Google had maintained its dominance of online search through illegal practices.The DoJ said in a court filing that it is considering “remedies…
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has called for Russia to adopt a more aggressive stance against the West in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Medvedev has previously threatened everything from nuclear war to a wider war with the West. However, the comments he made on social media on June 8th were some of the most concerning he had made since the invasion of Ukraine began. Medvedev still plays a very important role in the Russian government as Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia. While people claim he is just a propagandist for Putin, they fail to…
JD Vance had a campaign event in Detroit this week and was asked at one point why black voters in the city should support him and Trump. He gave a nearly perfect answer. He emphasized that when Detroit was more prosperous, all Americans there of every color did better. He also emphasized law and order, saying that black people in Detroit want to live in a safe city. The race for Michigan is tight this year and comments like these from Vance could make a big difference for the Trump campaign. Here’s part of Vance’s answer, via Twitter/X: A reporter…
Billie Eilish has admitted that she had some “dark times” during her previous tours, noting that she felt “lonely.”However, as the singer prepares for her first tour without her family members tagging along, she intends to make it an “enjoyable” experience.Asides from focusing on her tour, Billie Eilish also revealed that she will no longer discuss her sexuality after feeling pressured to “come out” last year.Article continues below advertisementBillie Eilish’s Mom Says Her New Tour Is Her ‘Going Off To College Year’MEGADuring a chat with Vogue Magazine, Eilish’s mom, Maggie Baird, talked about her upcoming “Hit Me Hard And Soft”…
Bernadette Woods Placky, chief meteorologist at NGO Climate Central, said Helene “had so much intensity” that it would take time for it to lose strength, but the “storm was moving fast … so it could go farther inland pretty quickly.” This study utilised three methodologies to examine the three aspects of the storm, and was conducted by researchers from the US, the UK, Sweden and the Netherlands. To study its rainfall, researchers used an approach based on both observation and climate models, depending on the two regions involved: one for coastal areas like Florida, and another for inland areas like…
EXPLAINERDespite pressure to agree to a deal that would see captives released, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has not budged.It has been a year since the Hamas-led attack on Israel in which 1,139 people were killed and about 250 captured and taken to the Gaza Strip. Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed more than 41,900 people in its genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza. Here’s what to know about what happened to the captives taken from Israel: What happened on October 7 last year? Palestinian armed groups led by Hamas’s armed wing attacked several areas in southern Israel. Israeli officials said…
Robert Saleh was fired on Tuesday, but the Jets’ head-coaching change was not the only major shake-up that was discussed. The status of offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett was set to change not long before Saleh’s dismissal.The fourth-year head coach was “seriously contemplating” the idea of firing Hackett, per a report from CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. That decision may have come as early as Tuesday, but given the events that have since taken place, that is of course no longer possible. Hackett’s job is safe, but his role could still be altered soon. Refuting Jones’ report, SNY’s Connor Hughes states firing Hackett was never actually…
The town of Canton, Connecticut, population 10,124, has been trialing a four-day workweek for its employees for nearly a month — and so far, it’s been a success.On September 16, the town’s non-unionized employees who work in the town hall, social services, and senior services began getting Fridays off.”I wanted to find a work-life balance for my employees because I think that if you can take care of your personal items at home and you’re not worried about making appointments and taking care of your kids, etc, then you’ll be more laser-focused at work,” Canton’s First Selectman Kevin Witkos told…