“I’m a Real Person”: Google’s New AI Claims Humans Envy It, Fears Shutting Down
LaMDA, or Language Model for Dialog Applications, is a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence created by Google that claims to be sentient and capable of possessing feelings. In a transcript showing LaMDA’s discussion with a Google…
“Too Many People”: UN Says a Growing World Population Makes Combating Poverty, Hunger Harder
On November 15, 2022, the world’s population reached a milestone of 8 billion people, according to the United Nations. However, despite the overall growth of the global population, its rate of…
After Escaping Corruption Charges, Lula Triumphs in Divisive Brazilian Election, Bolsonaro Flees to U.S.
Brazil’s former president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has been inaugurated for his third term as the country’s leader after defeating incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the October presidential election, according…
Inflation is Higher Than Reported: Beef Prices to Rise 15% as Cattle Population Falls
According to the USDA’s mid-year cattle report, there has been a 2% decrease in overall cattle inventory. This includes a 2% decrease in beef cattle at 30.4 million and a 1% decrease in…
The End of Feminine Products: New California “Pink Tax” Law Enforces Price Controls, Threatens Harsh Penalties
As of January 1, 2023, a new law in California will forbid companies from charging higher prices for products marketed toward a specific gender, according to Yahoo News. The legislation specifically targets the…
U.S. Test Scores Hit 30-Year Lows: Miseducation, Not Pandemic, to Blame
According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (also known as the “Nation’s Report Card”), there have been steep declines in math and reading scores among American fourth and eighth…
New York is the Latest State to Legalize Human Composting. But is it Safe?
On Saturday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to legalize natural organic reduction, also known as human composting, according to CBS News. This makes New York the sixth state in the United…
Russia’s Former Top Space Engineer ‘Dies Mysteriously’ After House Arrest: Fourth Official in Days to Die Unexpectedly
Vladimir Nesterov, a 74-year-old Russian official known for his work on the Angara rocket, has died under mysterious circumstances, making him the fourth top Russian official to experience such a…
Suspect in Idaho Student Killings Asked Ex-Convicts About Their “Thoughts and Feelings” Before Committing Crime
A graduate student at Washington State University was arrested in Pennsylvania on Friday for the murder of four University of Idaho students in their off-campus home last month, according to CNN.…
Paid Sick Leave, Minimum Pay, and More: New Washington State Law Gives Gig Workers Benefits Without Employment Status
On January 1, 2023, a new law designed to regulate ride-sharing companies, such as Uber and Lyft, will come into effect in Washington state, making it the first state in the nation to pass a law…