The crash of Armavia Flight 967 was a tragic event attributed to pilot error and inadequate procedures. The investigation revealed that the crew deviated from standard protocols, leading to a fatal outcome. Recommendations were issued to improve safety standards in CIS countries, Russian authorities, and Airbus. However, controversy surrounds the aftermath, with some parties disputing the findings and spreading unsubstantiated claims.
Source: https://admiralcloudberg.medium.com/the-spiral-of-wrath-the-crash-of-armavia-flight-967-c7d84541f0f7
"Despite a growing interest in skilled trades, women make up only 5.3% of US welders. A professor-turned-welder shares her experiences and insights into the challenges faced by women in this field."
** "Controversy Surrounds Voter-Specific Food Distribution at Polling Station in Arizona"
A recent incident in Mesa, AZ, has raised concerns about election laws and voter influence. A group associated with the College Republicans United and a Christian nationalist pastor handed out hot dogs and burgers to voters, but only if they voted for former President Donald Trump. This activity is likely in breach of federal law, which prohibits providing food or other benefits specifically to voters for one candidate.
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Source: https://www.wired.com/story/groypers-illegally-gave-hot-dogs-and-burgers-to-trump-voters/
** Research Grid Secures $6.4M Seed Round to Automate Clinical Trial Administration
Research Grid, a UK-based startup founded in 2020 by Amber Hill, has raised $6.4 million in seed funding to develop software that automates administrative and data management workflows for clinical trials. The company aims to streamline the process, reducing delays and costs associated with manual tasks.
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Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/05/research-grid-raises-6-4-million-to-automate-clincal-trial-admin/
As US citizens cast their votes, a concerning trend emerges in AI chatbots' responses. Most major chatbots refused to answer questions about election results, while Grok, X's built-in chatbot, provided incorrect and misleading information. Despite advising users to check authoritative sources, Grok claimed Donald Trump won key battleground states without context or justification. This incident highlights the limitations and potential risks of relying on AI for sensitive information.
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/05/its-election-day-and-all-the-ais-but-one-are-acting-responsibly/
** Paid canvassers for Elon Musk's get-out-the-vote effort in Arizona report poor working conditions, late pay, and surveillance. Five individuals claim they were subjected to impossible-to-meet quotas, pressure to work through illness, and inadequate compensation.
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Firecrawl Simple Fork Released for Self-Hosting, Offering Simplified Crawling and Scraping Features
Apple has issued a warning to investors that its new and future products might not be as profitable as the iPhone. This disclosure comes as the company explores newer technologies like artificial intelligence, mixed reality headsets, and consumer AI features. The warning was included in Apple's latest annual report under the "business risks" section.
Elon Musk faces another lawsuit over his $1 million giveaway, with a Texas resident alleging fraud and breach of contract in a federal class-action suit. The complaint claims Musk made false statements about the contest being random, when in fact winners were predetermined.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/5/24289173/elon-musk-america-pac-class-action-lawsuit-fraud
Paradigm's Research Reveals Flaws in Popular AMM, Leading to Continuous Losses. A new study by Paradigm's research team has uncovered issues with the popular Automated Market Maker (AMM) model, resulting in constant losses for users.
** Apple Updates iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch to Display US Election Results in Real-Time
Apple has integrated a feature into its devices that will display real-time updates on the 2024 US presidential election results. Starting late Tuesday, users can view the live coverage through Apple News on their Home Screen and Lock Screen. The Live Activity feature will also provide continuous updates on electoral counts for each candidate.
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Steam's built-in game recording feature is now available to all users, allowing PC, Mac, and Steam Deck players to record and share gaming sessions. The feature joins others like Xbox Game Bar, Nvidia GeForce, and AMD's Adrenalin. Valve has also dropped support for Windows 7 and 8 machines and older macOS versions.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/5/24289138/steam-game-recording-now-available-all-users
Anthropic's latest AI model, Claude 3.5 Haiku, has been updated with increased intelligence and pricing. The new version surpasses its predecessor, Opus, on some benchmarks but comes at a higher cost, with a price increase of four times the previous model. This move is causing debate in the AI community, with some experts questioning the justification for the price hike.
** Nvidia Surpasses Apple, Becoming World's Largest Company Amid AI Boom
Nvidia has surpassed Apple in market capitalization, becoming the world's largest company, thanks to an 850% growth since late 2022. This milestone follows a surge in demand for AI technologies and Nvidia's strategic role in supporting large language models.
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Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/05/nvidia-just-became-the-worlds-largest-company-amid-ai-boom/
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy defends return-to-office policy, denies "backdoor layoff" claims. The e-commerce giant's move has sparked controversy among employees, with some threatening to quit.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/5/24289159/amazon-ceo-andy-jassy-defends-return-to-office-policy
** Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasizes importance of reliable information during elections, urging employees to maintain trust in company's products.
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Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/5/24289170/google-ceo-election-memo-employees-trump-harris
** Canoo's CFO and top lawyer resign amid financial struggles and executive departures.
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Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/05/canoos-cfo-and-top-lawyer-are-the-latest-executives-to-leave/
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X reinstates SwapYourVote's account after suspension for violating spam policy
Elon Musk's platform suspended the official account of a progressive-backed ballot initiative, SwapYourVote, which facilitates vote swapping between swing states and solidly blue states. The account was reinstated Tuesday after being labeled as spam on Sunday.
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Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/05/x-reinstates-swapyourvotes-account-after-suspending-it-as-spam/
** Mozilla Foundation eliminates advocacy and global programs divisions, laying off 30% of its workforce.
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Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/5/24289124/mozilla-foundation-layoffs-advocacy-global-programs
Social media platforms face questions about premature election victory claims, with some platforms outlining policies to address misinformation.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/will-social-platforms-take-down-a-premature-trump-victory-post/