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homeHomesearchExploreairwavePremiumhelpAboutdouble_arrowTuesday, December 5, 2023NewslockVenturelockEnergylockSpaceUS ElectionsRepublican infighting and leadership challenges in the House of Representatives have led to the ousting of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, replaced by Mike Johnson, who now faces the task of balancing the demands of hardliners within his party while passing necessary legislation and negotiating with Democrats, as he manages a split conference and potential conflicts within his caucus.10 days ago in PoliticsThere have been recent incidents of physical altercations and threats of violence in the U.S. Congress, raising concerns about the erosion of decorum and the broader societal acceptance of violence as a means to resolve disputes.10 days ago in PoliticsDemocrats have achieved surprising victories in off-year elections in the United States, including the re-election of Democrat Andy Beshear as governor of Kentucky and the enshrinement of the right to an abortion in Ohio's state constitution.10 days ago in PoliticsSam Altman's Conflicts and FiringThe recent leadership turmoil at OpenAI highlights power dynamics and concerns about concentration of authority within tech firms, raising questions about the democratization of AI and the influence of a select few individuals. Despite the controversy, OpenAI's financial prospects remain strong, with an upcoming employee stock sale valuing the company at $86 billion.5 days ago in BusinessUAE's COP28 Summit Raises ConcernsThe UAE is hosting the COP28 climate summit, but leaked documents suggest they may use the platform to pitch oil and gas deals, potentially undermining the summit's purpose, as questions arise about balancing economic interests with environmental responsibilities.5 days ago in PoliticsJohn Oliver's Campaign for New Zealand's Bird of the Year Results in Historic Win for the pūteketekeThe pūteketeke, a threatened bird species native to New Zealand and Australia, won the 'Bird of the Century' contest after a successful campaign led by comedian John Oliver, raising global awareness for the bird and setting new voting records.6 days ago in CultureApplications of Artificial IntelligenceAmazon Web Services (AWS) is intensifying its efforts to launch new AI products, as revealed in an internal email by Deepak Singh, VP of AWS, highlighting their commitment to maintaining a competitive edge in the evolving AI landscape, while Micro1 and Qevlar demonstrate the potential of AI in streamlining recruitment and enhancing cybersecurity operations respectively.10 days ago in BusinessResearchers have developed an AI-powered robotic chemist that can generate oxygen on Mars, potentially paving the way for sustainable human settlements on the red planet, while another team has combined inkjet printing with machine vision to create complex multi-material objects.18 days ago in ScienceAI's potential to revolutionize fields like science and art is evident, but the delicate balance between innovation and accuracy must be maintained, as seen in AI-generated scientific summaries and the use of machine learning in art history.10 days ago in ScienceApple Seeks to End Goldman Sachs PartnershipApple is reportedly seeking to terminate its partnership with Goldman Sachs for its credit card and savings account services, offering an early contract termination if an alternative provider is found within the next 12 to 15 mo