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Google has announced the release of Gemini 2.0 Flash, a next-generation AI model capable of generating text, images, and audio. This new model is designed to compete with OpenAI’s offerings and is expected to have a significant impact on various industries, including content creation, education, and entertainment. Gemini 2.0 Flash will be available through the…

ChatGPT, the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. The chatbot has become an essential tool for Fortune 500 companies, with over 92% of them using it. OpenAI’s latest partnership with Apple for its upcoming generative AI offering, Apple Intelligence, has further solidified the company’s…

A team of scientists in the US has developed a non-invasive headset device that tracks changes in blood flow to assess a patient’s stroke risk. This innovative technology could make it easier to detect early signs of stroke, offering patients and physicians a direct and cost-effective approach to stroke prevention. The device uses laser-based technology…

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield recently backed down from plans to impose time limits on health insurance payments for anesthesia care in certain states. This decision highlights the crucial role anesthesiologists play in ensuring patient safety during surgical procedures. Anesthesiologists not only administer anesthesia but also monitor vital signs, pain levels, and deliver medication as…

Researchers at University College London have created the thinnest pasta ever made, measuring just 370 nanometers thick. This innovation was achieved by mixing flour with formic acid and using electrospinning to create nanofibers. The new pasta is not intended for human consumption but has potential applications in biodegradable bandages and wound dressings. Forecast for 6…

A team of researchers from the USA and India has developed a mathematical model to investigate the complex relationship between exercise, immune function, and cancer. The model reveals that increasing exercise intensity and duration leads to greater and sustained tumour suppression, offering valuable insights into how exercise can influence immune responses and potentially guide cancer…

The tech industry has been hit with a wave of layoffs in 2024, with over 130,000 job cuts across 457 companies. Major players like Tesla, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have all conducted significant layoffs, while smaller startups have also been impacted. The layoffs are a result of a combination of factors, including economic uncertainty, increased…

A looming patent cliff threatens to disrupt the pharmaceutical industry, with over $200 billion in annual revenue at risk through 2030. However, this presents a significant opportunity for biosimilar developers to capitalize on the transition to more affordable treatments. Several companies, including Alvotech, Biocon Biologics, Celltrion, Formycon, and Samsung Bioepis, are already making strides in…

ChatGPT, the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. The chatbot has become an essential tool for many Fortune 500 companies, and its latest partnership with Apple has given the company a significant boost in the AI race. However, OpenAI is facing internal drama, including…

A recent survey of academics worldwide has revealed a significant gap in computing power between researchers in universities and those in large technology companies. This disparity hinders the development of large language models and other AI research, with many academics lacking access to powerful graphics processing units (GPUs). The study suggests that academics could make…