World's first artificial intelligence law approved

The European Parliament has approved the world's first law regulating the use of artificial intelligence. 523 people voted in favor, 46 people voted against, and 49 abstained. The law prohibits the use of images of people from the internet or surveillance cameras to create facial recognition databases, as well as for social credit systems. It also includes a ban on the use of biometric identification systems by law enforcement agencies and predictive policing activities where crimes are predicted by artificial intelligence. In case of violations, companies face fines of up to 35 million euros or 7% of global turnover.

Samsung Introduces AI EcoBubble Washing Machines: Faster and More Efficient

Samsung has released a line of AI EcoBubble washing machines with artificial intelligence. Neural networks will help reduce washing time by half and increase energy efficiency by 70%. One of the main features of AI EcoBubble is that detergent will be transformed into bubbles that penetrate the fabric better, and the neural network will also search for stained areas.

Spanish Woman Wins Compensation for Domestic Work

A Spanish woman has successfully sued her ex-husband for 82,000 euros for her work as a homemaker. While the man was employed, she spent 26 years cleaning and taking care of the children. The court ruled that due to this arrangement, she is unable to work anymore, thus requiring compensation from her former spouse. Although the woman wanted to claim more money, she decided to show mercy. Dealing with housewives can be risky.

Autopilot safety tests

Only 1 out of 14 autopilots were able to pass safety tests in the US. The tested systems included Tesla, BMW, Ford, GM, Genesis, Lexus, Mercedes, Nissan, and Volvo. Only Lexus received a 'acceptable' rating, while GM and Nissan were rated 'mediocre', and the rest received a lower score. The main problem is that the autopilot can be easily tricked, for example, by using a weight that simulates a hand on the steering wheel. Additionally, many systems functioned even if the driver was not wearing a seatbelt or had their face covered with fabric.

The Best and Worst Times of the Day

The best time of the day is 5 PM, while the worst is 5 AM, according to scientists from the University of Michigan and the Dartmouth Medical Center. At 5:00, almost all participants reported feeling their worst mood of the day, regardless of when they woke up. However, by 5:00 PM, the majority of people felt even happier than usual. One of the study's authors explained that mood naturally changes from the lowest point in the morning to the highest in the evening, regardless of how well-rested a person is. Mood is also influenced by the total number of hours a person stays awake: someone who stays up all night until 5 AM will feel worse than someone who wakes up at that time.

Sleep Problems Due to Partners

According to a survey, 82% of Americans struggle with sleep issues caused by their partners. As a result, 36% of respondents eagerly anticipate the opportunity to sleep alone. The most common problem reported is partner snoring, which annoys 52% of those surveyed. This is followed by phone screen light (33%) and nighttime trips to the bathroom (33%). However, despite these difficulties, 79% still tolerate and sleep together.

Unjustified project

One of the most beautiful and largest hotels in the world is located on Hainan Island, China. It is a complex of skyscrapers designed in the shape of giant trees. Nine high-rises accommodate over 6,000 5-star and 7-star rooms. The tree-shaped buildings look impressive during the day, but even more beautiful at night when the lights are turned on, and various patterns and hieroglyphs appear on the 'canopies'. Unfortunately, the $1 billion project did not pay off, and now all 6,668 rooms are vacant, and the stunning buildings may even be demolished.

Billionaire Clive Palmer to Make Full Replica of Titanic

Billionaire Clive Palmer will make a complete replica of the Titanic. According to the plan, the first cruise will take place in 2027. However, there is a catch - Palmer promised to make a full replica of the Titanic in 2012 and 2018. Both times the plans were frozen.

New Audi A3: Subscription-Based Model with Limited Features

New Audi A3 is now officially available as a subscription-based car. The German automaker will sell all basic features separately for an additional fee. For example, without a monthly subscription, CarPlay and Android Auto, adaptive cruise control, dual-zone climate control, and even high beam control will not function.

NASA to Launch Plaque with Humanity's Information into Space

NASA will send a special 18x28 cm plaque on board the Europa Clipper spacecraft, which will travel to Jupiter's moon Europa. The plaque contains the word 'water' in 103 variations, a poem by Ada Limón, a portrait of scientist Ronald Greeley, and the Drake Equation. It also includes a silicon chip with the names of 2.6 million people from all over the world. The spacecraft will reach Jupiter's orbit by 2030.

The largest chocolate fountain

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has vowed to build the world's largest chocolate fountain if re-elected for another term. Rockliff has promised to allocate $12 million for the planning and construction of a chocolate amusement park, believing that the gigantic chocolate fountain will become a major tourist attraction and boost Tasmania's economy.

Remains of the Heaviest Animal in History Found

The remains of the heaviest animal in history have been discovered in Peru. In the southern part of the country, 13 vertebrae, 4 ribs, and a femur of enormous size were found. The unknown species has been named Perucetus colossus, and it could weigh up to 340 tons. This is significantly more than the maximum weight of a blue whale, which does not exceed 200 tons.

Robot teacher Iris improves student attendance in Indian schools

In India, a regular school already has a robot-teacher named Iris. She interacts with students and answers their questions. However, the creators claim that the robot was created to encourage children to attend school more often. In other words, to attract attention.

Smart Indian Parrot Puki Learns to Use iPad and YouTube

In just 2 years, the Indian parrot Puki has learned to use an iPad and the YouTube app. Puki understands the touchscreen interface - he opens the YouTube app himself and selects videos recommended with other parrots. And if the owner switches to a different video, he automatically returns to bird videos.

Bríe and Camembert cheeses may disappear forever

Bríe and Camembert cheeses could vanish forever, according to scientists. It's all due to a strain of mold that gives these types their distinct taste. This mold could disappear due to climate change. An alternative strain could be used for cheese production, but nobody knows what the outcome will be. For instance, Bríe and Camembert might start smelling like real mold.

Gold Extracted from Electronic Waste in Switzerland

Scientists from Zurich dissolved old electronics and then submerged a protein fibril sponge, which absorbed the gold. Out of 20 motherboards, they obtained 3 nuggets weighing a total of 450 mg - the profit turned out to be 50 times greater than the expenses.

Artificial Intelligence IQ Surpasses Human Average IQ

For the first time, the IQ of artificial intelligence has exceeded the average IQ of humans. A researcher made all popular models take the test multiple times and compared the results. The Norwegian Mensa IQ test, which is mostly made up of pictures, was used as the basis - with almost all models being considered mentally challenged. However, the researcher did not panic and described all the tasks in text format before 'feeding' the test to neural networks.

Dog actor denied entry to the Oscars

The Oscar ceremony refused to let a dog actor in. Messi the dog played one of the main roles in the drama 'Anatomy of a Fall', which was nominated for several statues. Some film companies complained to the organizers that the presence of the adorable dog at the pre-Oscar lunch in February gave the film an advantage in the voting. They also argued that the dog cannot be considered a nominee.

Unconventional Ways Americans Keep Warm

5% of Americans use sex to keep warm and save on heating costs. Another 2% opt for alcohol, while 25% simply dress warmer. The worst off are the 35% who spend money meant for groceries on heating. Here's the statistics!

Netflix announces Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul boxing match

Netflix has announced a showdown between former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and blogger Jake Paul. The fight will take place in Texas on July 20. Tyson retired in 2005 and is now 57 years old. Paul, on the other hand, is 30 years younger. He started boxing in 2018 and has had 10 fights, losing only once.