Department of Homeland Security starts its “AI Corps”
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the first 10 hires for its newly established AI Corps, according to an exclusive release shared with Axios. U.S. officials have highlighted the need for more expertise in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools within the federal government. The 50-person AI Corps, modeled after the U.S. Digital Service, […]
Mozilla sued for discrimination and retaliation by Chief Product Officer Steve Teixeira
Mozilla Corporation, along with three of its executives, is facing a lawsuit in the US for alleged disability discrimination and retaliation against its Chief Product Officer, Steve Teixeira. The lawsuit, filed in King County Superior Court in Washington, claims that Teixeira, who was set to become CEO, faced unjust treatment following his cancer diagnosis. Teixeira […]
Our satellite habit could end up choking Earth’s ozone layer
Recent research suggests that the increasing number of low Earth orbit satellites, like those operated by Starlink, could threaten Earth’s ozone layer as they re-enter the atmosphere. These satellites, used for purposes such as broadband coverage, typically have a lifespan of about five years. Upon re-entry, they burn up and release aluminum oxides, which are […]
Is our addiction to satellites threatening the ozone layer? Hashtag Trending for Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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