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In a recent interview, Jenna Ortega recounted a terrifying memory of her first experience with an AI. The 21-year-old Wednesday actress appeared on the podcast “The Interview” to reflect on her rise as a child star. For those of you who don't know, she's been acting since she was a little girl, landing a leading role in 2016 on Disney Channel's “Stuck in the Middle.” As the topic turned to AI, Jenna said society had “opened Pandora's box”, recalling how as a teenager she was sent disgusting images of herself that had been edited by an AI. Keep reading to…
As we age, our senses gradually decline, causing problems that are more than just inconveniences. Many seniors find it harder to see clearly, hear conversations, or even smell familiar odors. And new research shows that these declines in senses can impact our mental health. Led by researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine and published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, the study found that older adults with sensory impairments are more likely to have poorer mental health.The motivation behind this study stems from growing concern about aging societies and the challenges they face. The World Health Organization…
In the next few months, the European Union will be changing its entry procedures for foreigners, and I think people will have mixed feelings about this. European Union to replace passport stamps with biometrics On November 10, 2024, the European Union will introduce a new Electronic Entry/Exit System (EES) for foreign travellers, which will mean that travellers from most countries will no longer have their passports stamped. Instead, under the new system, foreign visitors entering the European Union will have their fingerprints and faces digitally scanned upon entry. That biometric data will be used to verify the visitor's entry and…
As the Internet of Things – a network of items equipped with sensors and software that record and share data – continues to expand, so too does the potential for implementing smart technology into fields of research and various aspects of everyday life. The agricultural Internet of Things (Ag-IoT) has grown rapidly in recent years, bringing new innovations and improvements to farmers in Nebraska and beyond. But the rapid growth of the Ag-IoT field and the introduction of new devices has left security risks unresolved, making devices and data vulnerable. University of Nebraska-Lincoln computer scientist Nirnimesh Ghose has received a…
The chipmaker is set to capitalize on growing demand for AI smartphones thanks to its largest customer. Semiconductor specialist Cirrus Logic (CRUS 3.35%) may not be as well known as some of its peers, but the company has been an impressive performer in the market so far this year, up 69% as of writing. Cirrus, best known for supplying chips to Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), easily outperformed the Nasdaq 100 Technology Sector Index's 10% gain. The good news is that Cirrus' impressive growth is set to continue, and its largest customer could help the company finish the year on a high…
NASA announced Saturday that it has decided how to return two astronauts trapped on the International Space Station to Earth: They will be sent on SpaceX's Dragon capsule instead of Boeing's Starliner. Citing past fatalities, NASA officials said the safety of the astronauts was the primary driver of the decision, but The Washington Post reports that the decision is a bitter blow to Boeing, which has maintained it can safely return Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. “We understand that this is not the decision we would have liked, but we are prepared to take any action necessary to support NASA's…
See what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that more than 9,500 cases of apple juice sold at Walmart stores across the country were being recalled due to elevated levels of “inorganic arsenic.” The juice was manufactured by Refresco Beverages US Inc and distributed by Walmart. According to the FDA, the affected product was “Great Value” brand 8-ounce apple juice sold in a pack of six in PET plastic bottles. Jolly Rancher popsicle cases recalled due to undeclared ingredients The recalled juice has a UPC of 0-78742-29655-5 and a best-by date of December…
There are just two weeks until the 2024 NFL season, which means fans are in the midst of preparing for the 2024 fantasy football draft. Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been a mainstay on fantasy teams that have won the league in recent years, but he is also the quarterback who was not selected first according to many 2024 fantasy football rankings. While early round players may still have value, they are also more likely to fail in fantasy football in 2024. Other quarterbacks competing for the top spot in the 2024 fantasy football QB rankings include Jalen Hurts, Patrick…
Credit: Sean Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK Fantasy managers often target a player high in the draft, with minimal risk, and the opportunity to conserve him for the first few weeks to see if he lives up to expectations. Coleman finds himself in an interesting situation. Josh Allen is one of the best passers in the league. Over the past four seasons, he has thrown for 17,540 yards and 137 touchdown passes, averaging 4,385 yards and 34 touchdown passes per year. We have nearly 30 years of experience producing fantasy football champions, so sign up for The Huddle today…
HAMPTON, Va. — You never know when you might be called upon to help someone experiencing a spiritual crisis, so local faith leaders gave a free class Saturday to find out how to respond.The training in Hampton was hosted by Sentara Behavioral Health and is the first of two in-person and 10 virtual sessions that will be held across the state.The training, called “Mental Health First Aid,” is designed to teach pastors, clergy and other religious leaders how to recognize and address mental health and substance abuse issues so they can help those in their congregations who are struggling.Sentara recognizes…