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eWEEK content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More. A research team at the University of Zurich spent the past few months running an AI experiment on Reddit users that targeted the “r/changemyview” (CMV) subreddit with AI-generated comments to see if they could change the viewpoints of real Reddit users. Their research was carried out without the permission — or knowledge — of Reddit, CMV’s moderators, or any of the subreddit’s users. Analyzing the experiment The original experiment was designed to test the efficacy of the current…
Some months ago, in celebration of having recovered from one of those “bad clusters” in life, with my husband Walt and I both blindsided by serious accidents and health issues, we decided to buy a horse.Sammy Rose, a chestnut quarter horse, arrived in our lives, and we were instantly smitten. He knows when we drive up, whinnies as we approach, and nudges and “lips” us both with delight. However, I don’t think we are his first love.His love interest is Operetta, a youngster, quite flashy and spirited, perfect for a date or even a long-term relationship. She became his next-door…
Stephon Castle made no secret about it: He wanted to be rookie of the year.And he got it done — by a wide margin.The San Antonio Spurs now have back-to-back winners of the award, with Victor Wembanyama last year and Castle this season. Castle was the fifth rookie in Spurs history to score more than 1,000 points.It was one-sided in the voting. Castle got 92 first-place votes, easily topping runner-up Zaccharie Risacher of the Atlanta Hawks and third-place finisher Jaylen Wells of the Memphis Grizzlies. Risacher got five first-place votes, Wells got the other three.”Coming in with all the confidence…
Visitors attend a major auto show in Shanghai on April 25, 2025.Hector Retamal | Afp | Getty ImagesThis report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. Each week, we’ll explore the biggest business stories in China, give a lowdown on market moves and help you set up for the week ahead. Like what you see? You can subscribe here.The big storyChina’s tech world isn’t getting distracted by whether the U.S. and China will talk on trade.From new artificial intelligence models to the world’s largest auto show,…
[BERLIN] US President Donald Trump’s misguided trade war against the rest of the world could mark the beginning of the end for both his political dominance and his Maga (Make America Great Again) movement – but only if Germany and Europe can coordinate a powerful international response.The European Commission and the outgoing German government’s biggest mistake was to signal a willingness to concede to Trump’s demands, potentially turning his economic blunder into a political victory. It should be clear by now that appeasing Trump will only hasten the collapse of the multilateral trading system, and further undermine democratic governance worldwide.The…
Top executives from World of Tanks studios Wargaming and Lesta Games could have their stakes in their respective companies seized by the Russian government, according to reports from Russian news organizations RIA and RBC. Wargaming is responsible for developing the worldwide version of World of Tanks, while Lesta is in charge of a separate Russian version.Malik Khatazhaev, the head of Lesta Games, and Viktor Kisly, the head of Wargaming, are reportedly being accused of extremist activities by Russia’s Prosecutor General (the country’s equivalent of the US Attorney General) because of Wargaming’s support of Ukraine, RIA reports. The Prosecutor General is looking to…
If you just read the headlines, you probably saw studies suggest that getting Shingrix or the Zostavax vaccines not only protects against shingles but might also offer some protection against debilitating Alzheimer’s/dementia in older adults. We wondered too so we decided to look into it, we had too. How many people in your family are impacted by Alzheimer’s or dementia?While it is too early to definitively say, this has the potential to be a game changer for millions of Americans, especially for Black Americans who have the highest incidence of Alzheimer’s and dementia in the U.S., according to the Alzheimer’s…
People walk through Harvard Yard on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachussetts, on April 15, 2025.Joseph Prezioso | AFP | Getty ImagesThe Trump administration on Monday announced investigations into Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review after a report that the prestigious legal journal was selecting articles for publication based on their authors’ race and not merit.The announcement comes as the Trump administration and Harvard feud over the administration’s demands that the Ivy League university adopt a series of changes, including dismantling its DEI — diversity, equity, and inclusion — programs, and screening international students for ideological red flags.Two…
[HONG KONG] Stocks started limply on Wednesday as investors struggled to match Wall Street’s rally, with data showing Chinese factory activity contracted this month at its fastest pace for nearly two years as Donald Trump’s trade war kicked in.While markets have recovered some of the losses suffered after the US president’s “Liberation Day” tariffs announcement on April 2, uncertainty still rules as countries look to cut deals to avert the worst of Washington’s ire.China has pointedly not flown to the United States in a bid to pare back the levies of up to 145 per cent imposed on its goods, instead…
Google is looking to make Android Auto even more useful, as evidenced by newly discovered climate controls. Hidden within new code for the latest build of Android Auto, new climate controls could help drivers (and vehicle passengers) change temperatures, turn on heated seats, and more. Obviously, your vehicle will need to support this and we don’t yet have a list of supported vehicles, but this is a big step for Android Auto. Android Automotive, which ships with cars, is already capable of such things. We’re curious how this will actually work for Android Auto. The assumption is that you’ll need…