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Inditex, the parent company of Zara, will purchase recycled polyester from a US-based start-up.

MADRID/LONDON —  Inditex, the parent company of Zara and the largest clothing retailer globally, has made a deal to purchase recycled polyester from a American start-up. This is in line with their goal of having 25% of their fibers sourced…

33 States in the US File Lawsuit Against Meta, Alleging Harm to Minors

Meta Platforms Inc. is facing lawsuits from 33 U.S. states for allegedly harming the mental well-being of young individuals due to the addictive characteristics of their social media platforms. On Tuesday, a lawsuit was filed in a federal court in…

Workers in the computer chip industry from Taiwan are adapting to living in the desert of America.

Phoenix, Arizona, in America’s Southwest, is the site of a Taiwanese semiconductor chip making facility. One part of President Joe Biden’s cornerstone agenda is to rely less on manufacturing from overseas and boost domestic production of chips that run everything…

Top researchers suggest that governments and companies should increase their investment in ensuring the safety of artificial intelligence.

STOCKHOLM —  Top artificial intelligence researchers have recommended that both companies and governments dedicate at least 33% of their AI research and development budget towards guaranteeing the safety and ethical implementation of these systems. This suggestion was outlined in a…

India has carried out a space flight test in preparation for a planned manned mission in 2025.

NEW DELHI —  The Indian space agency announced that on Saturday, they successfully completed the initial test flight in a series of flights, overcoming a technical issue. This is in preparation for their goal of sending astronauts into space by…

The United States Raises Concerns about Russian Interference in Elections.

WASHINGTON —  The recently released intelligence suggests that Russia’s attempts to discredit and harm democratic elections are rapidly growing, fueled by their belief in their success in disrupting the previous two U.S. presidential elections. The United States’ intelligence report, which…

The government of the Philippines has instructed the military to discontinue the use of AI applications due to potential security hazards.

MANILA, Philippines —  The Defense Secretary of the Philippines has directed all members of the defense team and the 163,000-strong military to avoid using digital apps that utilize artificial intelligence to create personal portraits. This is due to potential security…

Chinese internet users post hateful comments on the online account of the Israeli embassy.

Washington —  Following the assault by Hamas on Israel, the Israeli Embassy in Beijing took to the Chinese social media platform Weibo. However, their attempt to garner public support seems to be having the opposite effect as comments condemn Israel,…

The European Union has initiated investigations into Meta and TikTok for spreading false information.

On Thursday, the EU revealed investigations into the owner of Facebook, Meta, and TikTok. They are looking for more information on the actions they have implemented to prevent the spread of “illegal content and disinformation” following the Hamas attack on…

Scientists attempt to gather information on the state of wildlife by utilizing auditory techniques.

BANGKOK —  A thin pipe and a shrill note harmonize with the underlying buzz of insects in the background. This symphony represents the forest’s unique sound and is observed by researchers to measure its biodiversity. New research is using artificial…