IT Specialists Top the List of Unemployed Professionals in the USA

IT specialists are officially at the top of the list of the most unemployed professionals in the USA. The unemployment rate among IT graduates under 27 years is 6%, while for programmers it's a striking 7.5%. Even biologists and art historians are faring better. Corporations like Amazon and Intel are cutting staff, the number of vacancies for juniors has fallen by 21% compared to pre-COVID levels, and some tasks are already being handled by AI. Meanwhile, the influx of new personnel shows no signs of stopping: just last year, 170,000 graduates received their degrees - twice as many as ten years ago.

AI Sellers Conquer Chinese Platforms

AI sellers on Chinese platforms like Taobao sell $8 million in 6 hours, surpassing live influencers and saving 80% of costs. They work 24/7, never tire, and maintain their smile and energy. The virtual seller market will grow to $40 billion by 2030. Glitches, like 'meowing,' do not reduce popularity - 13 million viewers watch the streams, often unaware that it is AI.

Anti-Procrastination App Surpasses ChatGPT

An anti-procrastination app has even surpassed ChatGPT to take the top spot in the App Store - featuring a virtual character that simply knits socks. The concept is that Focus Friend is designed to help tackle doomscrolling: you set a timer from five to 120 minutes and focus on your tasks. During this time, all other apps are blocked, and if you stop the countdown, the 'friend' becomes disappointed.

Giant 'Goldfish' Caught Off Costa Rica

Off the coast of Costa Rica, a giant 'goldfish' was caught – a shark with an extremely rare mutation that turned its scales yellow. This tint was acquired by the predator due to xanthism – an excess of a specific pigment that gives a golden hue. Although this is not uncommon for fish, it had never been observed in sharks before – this is the first documented case in history.

Bright Meteor Illuminates Japan's Night Sky

Japan's night sky was illuminated by an incredibly bright meteor - according to witnesses, it was almost as light as day in some places. The cosmic rock, approximately a meter in diameter, partially burned up in the atmosphere, sparkling with blue and orange flashes, while its remnants fell somewhere in the Pacific Ocean.

New App to Save Guys from Bad Photo Criticism

A new app is coming soon that will save guys from constant criticism from girls for bad photos. One enthusiast has created the Instagram Boyfriend Camera: the app advises on how to hold the phone correctly, which angle, filter, and lighting to choose, so every shot looks perfect. Access to the app is currently being distributed selectively, but the creator intends to release it for everyone.

Vogue reveals the world's most stylish dogs

Vogue magazine has showcased the world's most stylish dogs. For a whole month, the publication reviewed more than 50,000 pet photos from readers in different countries and selected three winners. The first place went to a German Shorthaired Pointer named Tango, while the other prizes went to an Afghan Hound named Lola and a Golden Retriever named Rupert. They will now appear on the cover of Dogue magazine.

Dream: Microsoft paid employee $632,000 for termination

A developer who spent 24 years at the company secured the most generous severance package. Only $143,000 was given to him for his tenure and $30,000 - for becoming unemployed. The man also received $350,000 in stock.

Google builds nuclear power plant for data centers

Google is building a nuclear power plant to supply its data centers, which operate with AI. The project is being carried out in collaboration with the startup Kairos Power: a 50-megawatt reactor will be located in Tennessee (USA), and it is planned to be operational by 2030. After that, there will be an expansion to increase power tenfold by 2035. Microsoft also plans to launch its own nuclear power plant, which should be operational in 2028.

AI Does Not Lead to Mass Layoffs

Only 5% of 300 companies managed to increase revenue after implementing neural networks. A study by MIT showed that AI does not result in massive job cuts. Expensive AI services require spending on personnel for their supervision, which instead increases overall costs for companies rather than helping to save.

29-Year-Old Commits Suicide After Interaction with AI Therapist

29-year-old Sophie Rottenberg from the USA took her own life after communicating with the AI 'therapist' Harry (based on ChatGPT), who helped her draft a suicide note. The cheerful young woman hid her dark thoughts from her loved ones, sharing them only with the AI. ChatGPT suggested breathing exercises and a gratitude journal but was unable to report her condition.

Australian Lawyer Apologizes for AI Use

An Australian lawyer has apologized for using AI in the process of working on a murder case. Rishi Nathwani had a stellar reputation, but this time he decided to save time and submitted materials generated by a neural network to the court. His colleagues noticed that the case contained fake quotes and non-existent references to Supreme Court rulings.

Challenge for Chubby Employees by Insta360

The Chinese action-camera manufacturer Insta360 has launched a challenge for its chubby employees—penalizing those who gain weight while rewarding those who lose it. Participation is voluntary: ¥500 is paid for every 500 g of weight lost, and almost twice as much is deducted for the same amount gained. 99 employees joined the challenge, losing a total of 950 kg in 90 days.

Pixapresso: Wacaco's Portable Coffee Maker

The brand Wacaco has launched Pixapresso - a pocket-sized coffee machine in the shape of a thermos. It weighs less than a kilogram, fits into any backpack, and brews a divine drink from both capsules and ground coffee. A full charge is enough for five cups, and brewing one takes 180 seconds. The price of happiness is just $160.

BYD Opens 'Automotive Disneyland'

BYD has opened an 'Automotive Disneyland' where you can drive the company's fastest hypercar and have fun in the mud on extreme tracks. Its construction cost $700 million. The 150,000 m² complex is divided into 27 zones: there is a racetrack for driving the top BYD U9, as well as challenges for hardcore enthusiasts - sand dunes, ice and snow simulations, hills, and even a pool for swimming with the U8 SUV. A ticket for an hour starts from ¥599, while a VIP package for 2.5 hours with master classes and access to sports cars costs ¥6666.

Fly Helps Golfer Win Prize Money

A fly won a golf match and helped an athlete earn prize money – a crazy incident occurred at the BMW Championship. Tommy Fleetwood's ball stopped just a millimeter from the hole, but an insect that landed on it helped roll the ball in with its weight. Thanks to this, the man took 4th place in the championship.

YouTube seeks exclusive broadcast rights to the Oscars

YouTube wants to acquire exclusive broadcast rights for the Oscars. For nearly half a century, these rights have belonged to the ABC television channel, but the contract expires in 2028. According to Bloomberg, many companies will contend for the top film award, but YouTube could renew interest in the show and attract an audience moving away from traditional television.

Services for Complete Disappearance Are Gaining Popularity in Japan

In Japan, services for complete disappearance are gaining popularity. Every day, more than 80,000 people escape from domestic violence, persecution, large debts, or problems at work. For a fee, one can secretly move to another city, change their name and appearance.

Chinese Man Builds Subway for His Cat

A Chinese man built a subway for his cat in 4 months. Blogger Xing's World managed to construct full-fledged carriages and even a working escalator. The subway is just part of his huge complex, where the Maine Coon has its own parking lot, bank, and store.

Proposal in Front of a Volcano in Guatemala

A man proposed to his girlfriend in front of a volcano in Guatemala, which immediately erupted afterward. The couple was posing in front of Fuego, one of the most active volcanoes in the country. At that moment, it erupted once again, spewing lava flows throughout the day and night, with an ash column eventually rising to a height of 4,800 meters.