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Neuralink, the brain technology startup founded by Elon Musk, announced that it has received approval to launch a new feasibility study using its experimental brain implant and robotic arm technology. This initiative, called FIRST studywill evaluate the safety and functionality of the company's wireless brain-computer interface (BCI) and its surgical robot. The study is specifically aimed at helping people with tetraplegia-a severe form of paralysis: controls external devices using only their thoughts. The announcement was made via Neuralink's social media channels, where the company described the study as a significant step toward advancing its technology. “This is the first step in our mission to restore not only digital freedom but also physical freedom,” Neuralink said. The P...

A US federal court has upheld legislation requiring Chinese tech giant ByteDance to relinquish ownership of the popular social media platform TikTok in the US by early next year or face a nationwide ban. The ruling marks a significant victory for the Justice Department and TikTok critics, who have long expressed concern about the app's ties to China. However, the decision constitutes a major setback for ByteDance as it now faces the possibility of losing access to the app's 170 million US users. The ruling raises the likelihood of an unprecedented ban on a social networking app widely used in the United States. ByteDance and TikTok are expected to challenge the decision, potentially sending the case to the U.S. Supreme Court or requesting a new hearing by the full appeals court. ...

Apple is accused of illegally surveilling the personal devices and iCloud accounts of its employees, particularly when they discuss pay and workplace conditions. A new complaint, filed by Domingo Amar Bhakta in a California state court, accuses the tech giant of requiring employees to install software on personal devices used for work. This software supposedly grants Apple access to sensitive personal data, including emails, photo archives, health information, and even data from “smart home” devices. Bhakta, who works in Apple's digital advertising division and has been with the company since 2020, claims that Apple has strict privacy policies that prevent employees from openly discussing their working conditions. These policies supposedly include restrictions on speaking to the ...

More news - Breaking news Apple has launched a significant free software update, iOS 18, which introduces artificial intelligence features to its iPhone 16 series. This update comes shortly after the release of the new iPhone models, which are priced between $800 and $1,200 and are equipped with the necessary hardware to support these advanced AI functions. In addition to the iPhone 16 models, last year's premium offerings, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, also feature processors that will enable AI technology once the iOS 18 update is installed. Additionally, recent iPad and Mac models can benefit from the same software improvements. While the update is available in the US, Apple plans to launch its AI software in international markets next year, though specific dat...

Related media - News 24 hours In a surprising twist on predictions about the 2024 presidential election, Seth Keshel, a former Army intelligence captain and well-known Donald Trump supporter, has introduced his own model, which uniquely integrates allegations of widespread voter fraud. These allegations have been consistently refuted by multiple authoritative sources, but they form the basis of Keshel's predictions, which favor the former president. Keshel, who has become something of a celebrity within circles that deny the legitimacy of recent election results, argues that his approach offers a clearer picture of upcoming election results. Unlike traditional election forecasts, which show the race as extremely competitive with states like Nevada and Pennsylvania up for gra...

Related media - Breaking news The growing need for clean, reliable energy sources to power the burgeoning artificial intelligence industry has led major technology companies to explore a somewhat controversial energy source: nuclear energy. This marks a significant shift for companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon, which have historically supported and invested heavily in renewable energy solutions like wind and solar. The immense energy demands of artificial intelligence, however, are pushing these tech giants to reconsider their energy portfolios and explore alternatives that can ensure constant energy supply. Artificial intelligence, unlike its predecessors in the digital realm such as social media or video streaming, requires significantly more computing power. The c...