In recent years, the internet, especially social media platforms, has experienced a rapid expansion. This growth has empowered individuals to create and share content of their choosing, regardless of its appropriateness. Unfortunately, this freedom has also led to the proliferation of hate speech – offensive language or threats directed at individuals based on various factors
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The advancements in rechargeable battery technology are crucial for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in today’s society. While nickel (Ni) and cobalt (Co) based batteries have dominated the market, their high cost and sustainability issues have raised concerns. The use of lithium/manganese (Li/Mn) based materials in batteries presents a promising solution to these
Pavel Durov, the co-founder of Telegram, has been a prominent figure in the tech world since he launched the platform in 2013. With a focus on privacy and freedom, Telegram quickly gained popularity, reaching 950 million users by 2022. Durov’s background in launching VKontakte (VK) and his experiences with the Russian security services shaped his
Bug assignment in software engineering is a critical task that heavily relies on bug reports to identify and fix issues. With the advancement of Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques, researchers have been exploring the effectiveness of textual features in automatically assigning bugs to developers. However, the presence of noise in textual data has posed challenges
India’s push towards renewable energy, particularly in the wind energy sector, is commendable for its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. However, the quest for clean energy comes with its own set of environmental costs. The installation of wind turbines in the Thar desert has raised concerns among local communities who
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is currently facing legal issues after being arrested by French police at an airport near Paris. The Franco-Russian billionaire, aged 39, was detained at Le Bourget airport on Saturday evening. This arrest comes in relation to alleged offenses linked to his messaging app, including fraud, drug trafficking, cyberbullying, organized crime, and
The National Labor Relations Board recently issued a decision stating that workers at a company contracted to deliver packages for Amazon are considered employees of the e-commerce giant itself. This ruling came following accusations by delivery workers who claimed Amazon unlawfully refused to recognize their decision to unionize and failed to negotiate with the union
The concept of the photoelectric effect, first introduced by Albert Einstein over a century ago, has continued to intrigue scientists and researchers in the field of quantum mechanics. Recently, a team of scientists from the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory delved deeper into this phenomenon, shedding light on the intricate dynamics of electron-electron
When Chilean truck driver Claudio Perez decided to purchase a Chinese-made family car two years ago, he was skeptical at first. However, the combination of a competitive price point and quick delivery time swayed him, and now he is a strong advocate for Chinese car models. Perez is just one of many car buyers in
The US Department of Justice, along with eight US states, recently filed a civil lawsuit against Texas-based RealPage, a property management software company. The lawsuit alleges that RealPage employs algorithms to enable collusion among landlords, which ultimately harms renters across various US markets. According to the Department of Justice, RealPage has a monopoly over commercial