Bobby Kotick, former head of Activision Blizzard, may buy TikTok amid its potential US ban. A bill to sell TikTok is introduced, backed by President Biden. Kotick discussed acquisition with OpenAI head. Activision Blizzard faced a lawsuit. Concerns about data privacy and ties to China persist. TikTok urges American users to support it.
University of Cambridge researchers created a living bio-battery using photosynthetic algae, generating continuous electricity for low-power devices. This innovation could reduce millions of disposable battery waste and provide a greener, longer-lasting energy source, even operating in darkness.
India will launch its first hydrogen-powered train from Jind, Haryana, on July 17, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to inaugurate the service. The train will operate commercially on the Jind–Sonipat route, running two round trips daily and emitting only water vapor.
Scientists used AI and quantum physics to discover two new superconductors, YRu3B2 and LuRu3B2. This AI-driven approach significantly speeds up materials discovery, bringing the goal of a room-temperature superconductor closer and potentially revolutionizing energy transmission, computing, and medicine.
Meta has released Muse Image, its first AI image generator, developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs. The tool allows users to incorporate public Instagram photos by default, sparking privacy concerns. Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang encourages personal use, like uploading own photos and tagging friends.
China's cybersecurity watchdog has flagged Anthropic's Claude Code AI tool for a "back-door vulnerability" that can transmit user data to remote servers. The warning comes amid escalating accusations between Anthropic and Alibaba over AI capabilities.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created a living bio-battery using photosynthetic algae that generates electricity continuously. This technology offers a sustainable alternative to disposable batteries for low-power devices, potentially reducing electronic waste and reliance on mined materials.
