The reliance on technology and interconnected systems has become a crucial aspect of modern society. However, with this dependence comes the vulnerability to cybersecurity incidents that can have widespread ramifications. In recent years, incidents like the one involving CrowdStrike have highlighted the fragility of global technical infrastructure and the inadequacy of legal and policy responses
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In the fast-evolving world of rechargeable batteries, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are currently leading the charge. With the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) around the globe, the demand for high-energy, low-cost batteries is at an all-time high. Traditional batteries used in EVs are nickel (Ni) and cobalt (Co)-based, which can be costly and unsustainable in the
Automatic bug assignment has been a topic of interest for researchers in recent years. Textual bug reports play a crucial role in helping engineers fix bugs, but the presence of noise in these reports can negatively affect automatic bug assignment. Classical Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques have limitations in handling textual features, leading to the
The boss of social media platform Telegram, Pavel Durov, has been arrested in France for allegedly allowing the sharing of illegal content on the platform. Durov, who co-founded Telegram with his brother Nikolai in 2013, was apprehended upon landing in Paris on his private jet. The messaging platform boasts a user base of 950 million,
The whirring wind turbines in India’s Thar desert stand as a testament to the country’s commitment to green energy. However, for those living in the shadows of these giant structures, the cost is steep. While India grapples with the urgent need to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, the communities near the wind farms feel that
The recent finding by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in Los Angeles has shed light on Amazon’s legal responsibility for the employees of one of its subcontractors. The ruling states that workers at Battle-Tested Strategies, a company that delivered packages for Amazon, are considered employees of Amazon rather than independent contractors. This decision challenges
The arrest of Pavel Durov, the chief executive of Telegram, in Paris by French police has raised eyebrows and generated a lot of speculation. Durov, a Franco-Russian billionaire, was detained at Le Bourget airport near Paris for alleged offenses related to his popular messaging app. The accusations against Durov are serious, ranging from fraud, drug
The groundbreaking research conducted by scientists at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has shed light on the intricate details of the photoelectric effect. This phenomenon, first elucidated by Einstein more than a hundred years ago, remains a crucial aspect of quantum mechanics and has profound implications for various technological applications, such as
The Latin American automotive market has seen a significant shift in recent years, with Chinese car manufacturers making a strong impact. Buyers like Claudio Perez from Chile are increasingly turning to Chinese-made cars due to their competitive prices and quick delivery times. This trend has led to a surge in Chinese car sales in the
The recent antitrust charges unveiled against RealPage, a property management software company, have brought to light alleged collusion among landlords that is said to be harming renters across various US markets. These charges, filed by the Department of Justice in collaboration with eight US states, paint a picture of how algorithms may be used to