Sam Altman’s world wants to scan your eyes to prove you’re human

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Welcome back to The Prompt, World co-founder Sam Altman Getty Images Sam Altman’s cryptocurrency venture Worldcoin, which scans the irises of people around the world in exchange for a cryptocurrency payment, is rebranding itself as “World.” The company has shifted its strategic focus away from crypto and into human identification in a world where AI … Read more

Melatonin disruption is linked to earlier onset of osteoporosis, a new study suggests

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Scientists have identified a genetic cause of an extremely rare bone-weakening disease seen in young adults. Idiopathic osteoporosis is a bone disease that is estimated to affect about 0.4 people per 100,000 each year. Like the most common forms of osteoporosisit weakens people’s bones, causing them to become brittle. This increases the risk of fractures, … Read more

Your phone’s virtual assistant is about to change in a big way

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Because as “smart” as our phones are supposed to be, they’re not very good at doing things on our behalf. But that’s about to change, according to Qualcomm. During its annual Snapdragon Summit, the mobile chip maker showed how its new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor will be able to power more advanced virtual assistants that … Read more

Scientists discover ‘glue’ that holds memory together in fascinating neuroscience discovery

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A team of scientists has made an important discovery about how the brain stores long-term memories. They identified the molecule KIBRA, which acts as a “glue” to anchor PKMζ, an enzyme critical for strengthening synaptic connections between neurons. This interaction ensures that memories are not lost as brain proteins degrade and regenerate, providing a deeper … Read more

McDonald’s agrees Trump is quick to blush, but won’t endorse a 2024 presidential candidate: ‘Not red or blue’

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“Making Money” panelists Carol Roth and Taylor Riggs discuss their first jobs as former President Trump plans to work as a fry cook this weekend. Although McDonald’s agreed to the appearance of former President Donald Trump last weekend, the major fast food chain is reportedly not endorsing any candidate in the 2024 presidential race. “After … Read more

Scientists say its true potential remains untapped

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Credit: CC0 Public Domain In a paper published in PLOS Sustainability and Transformation, an international team of researchers looked at how science could play a more active role in crisis management. The paper is based on the results of the international conference “What role for science in times of crisis? Perspectives in the interconnected areas … Read more

Qualcomm doubles down on automotive with new Snapdragon platforms

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The new Snapdragon Cockpit and Ride chips use the new Oryon CPU Qualcomm A car that thinks, plans ahead, entertains, saves time and provides a safe and comfortable ride depends on AI-enabled silicon. Can Qualcomm Snapdragon become a leader in this revolution? They already have. The annual Snapdragon Summit (as usual, located in beautiful Maui, … Read more