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Russia has developed a free mRNA cancer vaccine, showing promise in suppressing tumors and metastases in trials. Distribution is planned for early 2025, marking a significant advancement in accessible cancer treatment.

OpenAI's transition from nonprofit to for-profit status has ignited intense debate in Silicon Valley. Critics, including Meta and Elon Musk, warn that this shift could set a troubling precedent. Musk argues it prioritizes profits over the public good and risks monopolizing the AI market, while Meta contends it could allow nonprofits to exploit tax benefits and investor goodwill before becoming profit-driven, eroding public trust. OpenAI defends the move, stating it will preserve the nonprofit’s value while helping it advance its AI mission more effectively.

AI technologies are increasingly being used both to defend against and launch cyberattacks. While AI can enhance security through automated threat detection and response, it can also be weaponized by cybercriminals to create more sophisticated and hard-to-detect attacks. AI-driven cyberattacks can include malware attacks, automated phising attacks, deepfake-based social engineering tactics, and more.

When Donald Trump was announced as the winner of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, Bitcoin jumped up to $89,995. Is this a sign of things to come or just a one-off? Explain your answer in the comments below!

On November 13, 2024, a US congressional hearing featured testimony from a former Department of Defense official who claimed that government employees have been injured by Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) and that the US has conducted secret UAP retrieval programs. The official also stated that the government possesses a substantial amount of classified information on UAPs, including hi-res photos and videos of advanced, non-human technology coming from the ocean.

After Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election, Villa Vie Residences launched a "Skip Forward" cruise—a four-year escape to over 140 countries for those ready to leave U.S. politics behind. Starting at $255,999, the package offers meals, fitness, and housekeeping. For a shorter break, there’s also a two-year option to sit out the political scene until the 2026 midterms.

Tech is constantly changing, and you might get left behind unless you keep up to date.

Apple’s Vision Pro may not have dominated the market at its $3,500 price, but reports expect a $2,000 version could launch next year with fewer features and cheaper materials. Would this price drop make it more appealing to you?