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Future NASA missions to Mars will benefit from the use of Australian laser technology.

SYDNEY —  The Australian National University has constructed a new ground station equipped with advanced optical technology to support space exploration and facilitate safe travel to Mars for organizations such as NASA. The team from Australia has created a novel…

Meta is being sued for allegedly not protecting children from predators.

New Mexico’s capital, Santa Fe — New Mexico’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Facebook and Instagram, accusing them of not adequately safeguarding underage users from being exposed to child sexual abuse material. The lawsuit also claims that the…

Spotify is planning to reduce its workforce by 1,500 employees.

Spotify has announced its intention to reduce its global workforce by 17%, resulting in approximately 1,500 employees being laid off. This comes after the company already laid off 600 employees in January and an additional 200 in June. Spotify’s CEO…

Federal agencies and authorities have reported that hackers associated with Iran have carried out cyber attacks in multiple US states.

HARRISBURG, Pa. —  According to authorities in the United States and Israel, a water authority located in western Pennsylvania was among several organizations that were targeted by hackers associated with Iran. The hackers specifically focused on an industrial control device…

Restrictions Would Prevent Electric Vehicle Tax Credits If Batteries and Minerals are Tied to China.

The United States put forward updated regulations on Friday outlining which electric cars will qualify for tax incentives. These rules exclude vehicles that use batteries or minerals from countries like China that are currently at odds with the U.S. The…

and Entertainment The use of virtual reality holograms has the potential to revolutionize education, art, and entertainment.

The University of Maryland’s developers are utilizing a holographic camera to record individuals’ movements in three dimensions. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we educate and amuse ourselves. VOA’s Julie Taboh provides further insight. VOA footage captured…

American legislators state that Chinese efforts to spread false information are becoming increasingly dangerous.

US lawmakers warned Thursday that the Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to spread disinformation will only increase ahead of the 2024 elections in the United States. As VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports, social media giant TikTok is lawmakers’ top concern….

The United States and South Korea have entered into an agreement to combat disinformation together.

state department —  The US and South Korea have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to work together in combatting false propaganda and disinformation. This is the initial agreement between Washington and its Asian partner, as U.S. authorities and legislators…

The rare earth sector in Vietnam is experiencing growth.

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM —  Vietnam is currently increasing its mining efforts for rare earths, which are essential components in modern devices like electric vehicle batteries and smart phone screens. However, the industry is encountering challenges such as costly…

The White House aims to spearhead the international effort in exploring the potential and dangers of emerging technologies such as AI.

white house —  According to a White House adviser, it is crucial for American leadership to create standards and regulations that will help us harness the potential benefits and navigate the risks of new technologies such as artificial intelligence and…