“Snippets of proprietary or copyleft reciprocal code can enter AI-generated outputs, contaminating codebases with material that developers can’t realistically audit or license properly.” That’s the warning from Sean O’Brien, who founded the Yale Privacy Lab at Yale Law School. ZDNet reports:Open software has always counted on its code being regularly replenished. As part of the process of using...
Can YouTube capture the hours people spending watching “traditional” TV? YouTube’s CEO recently said its viewership on TV sets has “surpassed mobile and is now the primary device for YouTube viewing in the U.S.,” writes The Hollywood Reporter. And YouTube is shelling out big money to stay on top:It’s come a long way since the 19-second “me at the zoo” video was uploaded in April 2005. Now, per...
Dogecoin price prediction is back in focus as DOGE struggles to hold key levels. The token has faced recent drops, and investors are looking at alternatives for higher potential. DOGE fans are curious whether another crypto could follow its path. Layer Brett is gaining attention as a Layer 2 crypto built for speed and efficiency. […]
For far too long, investors have been waiting for Dogecoin to hit the $1 mark. However, the spotlight is now shifting to an emerging project, Layer Brett. It takes everything people love about meme coins and gives it a serious foundation. With faster transactions, lower gas fees, and actual scalability, Layer Brett is redefining what […]
The meme coin market is heating up again, led by tokens like Pepe Coin and Pengu, which are sparking what some traders call the next meme coin chain reaction. After Pepe Coin’s strong comeback earlier this year, new projects like Pengu have picked up the momentum, bringing back the same hype that fueled past bull […]
Long-time Slashdot reader schwit1 shares this article from Interesting Engineering:Bill Gates-backed TerraPower’s innovative Natrium reactor project in Wyoming has cleared a critical federal regulatory hurdle. The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has successfully completed its final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the project, known as Kemmerer Unit 1, and found no adverse...
Pepe had its moment, but 2025 belongs to utility-driven meme coins, and Layer Brett is leading as the best meme coin. What once bloomed on social media virality and community-driven hypes now demands technological innovations and practical use. Layer Brett is meme-born and utility-built, combining viral culture with legitimate blockchain scaling solutions. This is not […]
Is the SHIB community quietly prepping its next rotation for 2025? After a year of chop, many veterans are hunting for a memecoin that can handle real usage when attention returns and costs rise. That search keeps pointing to Layer Brett (LBRETT). Built for speed and affordability on Ethereum Layer 2, it aims to turn […]
Solana (SOL) continues demonstrating obvious and remarkable resilience, maintaining its hold above the $190 level amid broader market uncertainty. Market analysts argue that this consistent support level is paving the way for a further leg higher, with some predicting that there is a positive chance of a possible rally towards the $230–$300 levels in the […]
Solana news has been strong. SOL trades near $194 on about $6.22 billion in daily volume, and a golden cross just formed on the 3-day chart. Builders say the chain feels fast and cheap, which keeps drawing new teams. As this momentum grows, some investors are also watching a newer payments project, Remittix, while they […]
The Cardano ecosystem is entering a pivotal stage as its long-awaited Hydra and Mithril upgrades near completion. Together, these technologies could reshape Cardano’s scalability, decentralization, and speed. But could these upgrades also spark a big leap for ADA towards a new all-time high? As investors refocus on projects delivering real technological milestones, the revolutionary PayFi […]
Cardano (ADA) is once again on traders’ radar as momentum builds in the altcoin space. With ADA’s steady price recovery and network expansion setting the stage for a potential drive toward the long-watched $1 mark, analysts say, hopes are rising that Cardano will finally transition from consolidation to breakout mode. As on-chain metrics point to […]
Has AI just become an easy excuse for firms looking to downsize, asks CNBC:Fabian Stephany, assistant professor of AI and work at the Oxford Internet Institute, said there might be more to job cuts than meets the eye. Previously there may have been some stigma attached to using AI, but now companies are “scapegoating” the technology to take the fall for challenging business moves such as...
XRP is trading in a precarious zone, and the XRP price prediction message is loud: a daily close below the key $2.38 mark might unleash a deeper drop. At the same time, the same macro forces that shape XRP’s journey are influencing an emerging token. Keep your eyes open and your fingers ready. XRP Price […]
Electronic implants are helping people to see again. Their promise is profound, but so are the risks. Progress must be guided by ethics and accessibility
In medical terms, the eye is not the window to the soul, but to the mind. The retina and the optic nerve are outgrowths of neural tissue, and the remarkable success of electronic implants in restoring sight shows how far brain-computer...
“Around tables cluttered with dice, maps and character sheets, players are doing far more than playing,” writes Phys.org. It’s what sociologists call serious leisure —”a hobby that demands skill, commitment and personal fulfillment,” according to an associate professor/program director for Florida International University’s Rehabilitation and Recreational Therapy Program:To understand what...
Data centers were typically “hulking, chilly buildings lined with stacks of computing gear and bundles of wiring,” writes the Washington Post. But “AI experts say that the hubs for computers that power AI are different from the data centers that deliver your Netflix movies and Uber rides. They use a different mix of computer chips, cost a lot more and need a lot more energy. “The question is...
Reason.com explores the fortunes of Aurora Innovation, the first company to put heavy-duty commercial self-driving trucks on public roads (and hopes to expand routes to El Paso, Texas, and Phoenix by the end of the year):An obscure federal rule is slowing the self-driving revolution. When trucks break down, operators are required to place reflective warning cones and road flares around the...
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