Good morning! We have separated the main news from the world of Science and Technology so that you know everything that happened last Wednesday (18). Just click on the links below to check out each news in its entirety.
1. Russia says it has developed a vaccine against cancer and will distribute it free of charge. The Russian Ministry of Health says that the vaccine will be distributed to the country’s citizens in early 2025.
2. Meta was fined R$1.6 billion for disclosing Facebook user data. The incident, which occurred in 2018, affected approximately 29 million profiles on the social network.
3. Nvidia launches compact, low-cost, productive AI supercomputer. The new Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit supports popular models for developers, students and hobbyists.
4. At what time will the trailer for James Gunn’s Superman movie be released? See the teaser and what to expect. Mondelez, the manufacturer of Oreo cookies and many other brands, confirms that it has been using artificial intelligence in its products since 2019.
5. Congo accuses Apple of using minerals illegally looted in Africa. Lawyers from the Democratic Republic of Congo have filed complaints in countries such as France and Belgium, alleging that Apple subsidiaries use illegal minerals taken from the country in the manufacture of their products.
6. China is increasing its investments in artificial intelligence and targeting platforms that can compete with the USA. A CNBC report notes that China is exponentially increasing the development of artificial intelligences through large language models created in the country; take a look at this.
7. Hacker took advantage of LastPass leak to steal $5.36 million worth of cryptocurrency. Data leaked by LastPass password manager in 2022 made another million-dollar theft possible
8. Quantum spin liquid: Scientists find evidence of exotic state of matter. Quantum spin liquid is a theoretical state of matter; a recent study suggests there is evidence of its existence.
9. You may have eaten an artificial intelligence-made cookie without realizing it; to understand. Mondelez, the manufacturer of Oreo cookies and many other brands, confirms that it has been using artificial intelligence in its products since 2019.
10. Ancient genomes reveal when humans and Neanderthals mixed. New research reveals traces of the first genetic encounter between our species and Neanderthals, which occurred approximately 45,000 years ago.
Source: Tec Mundo
I’m Blaine Morgan, an experienced journalist and writer with over 8 years of experience in the tech industry. My expertise lies in writing about technology news and trends, covering everything from cutting-edge gadgets to emerging software developments. I’ve written for several leading publications including Gadget Onus where I am an author.
