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Quick Look: A Dalian, China factory is developing lifelike humanoid robots for psychotherapy and counselling. The factory uses realistic silicone parts, creating highly detailed human features for the humanoids. Robots are built with advanced AI and mechanical systems to interact empathetically and naturally with patients. In the bustling city of Dalian, along China‘s northeastern coast, …

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Quick Look: Hackers compromised 560 million customers’ data via a third-party cloud database. Sensitive data of 30 million individuals and millions of bank account details were stolen. Snowflake is intensifying security, working with CrowdStrike and Mandiant, and pushing for multifactor authentication. On Friday, Live Nation’s Ticketmaster confirmed a significant personal information data breach. The leakage …

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Quick Look: Primordial Black Holes (PBHs): Theoretical entities formed during the universe’s early moments, studied for their potential to explain dark matter. Ultralight black holes may dissipate through this process, potentially leading to complete evaporation, equilibrium, or becoming a naked singularity. Observational Challenges: Numerous sky surveys and studies have failed to find evidence of PBHs …

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Quick Look:  AI-powered bionic hands help injured Ukrainian soldiers regain functionality and return to duty. Their AI-integrated Esper Hand improves dexterity, learns user behaviour, and enhances adaptability. Provides advanced prosthetics to Ukrainian soldiers at manufacturing cost, easing the financial burden. In the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, technological advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and bionics are …

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Quick Look: NASA postponed the Starliner launch due to a helium leak detected in May 2024. The Starliner program has faced setbacks, including parachute design issues and flammable tape. NASA and Boeing aim for a revised launch date of 1 June 2024, with backup dates in place. In May 2024, NASA announced the suspension of …

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Quick Look: Boeing’s recent launch was postponed due to a helium leak in the propulsion system; repairs were completed to ensure reliability. NASA demonstrates flexibility, not rushing the launch and allowing ample time for problem resolution. SpaceX is ahead with multiple successful crew rotations; Boeing aims to catch up with ISS missions. The aerospace community …

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Quick Look: Judge William Alsup dismissed X Corp.’s case against Bright Data, criticizing X Corp.’s contradictory data privacy policies. The ruling supports data scraping rights, emphasizing public access to online information, aligned with legal precedents. This decision may influence future digital data regulations and corporate strategies on user data privacy. A recent legal battle involving …

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Quick Look: Musk’s Twitter acquisition led to SEC legal scrutiny over compliance with federal securities laws. Court debates focused on the necessity and conditions of Musk’s further testimony. The outcome may set precedents for corporate governance and regulatory practices. The ongoing legal saga between Elon Musk and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has …

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