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Meta employees launch protest against mouse-tracking tech at US offices

The flyers, which appeared in meeting rooms, on vending machines, and atop toilet paper dispensers at Facebook's offices, encouraged staffers to sign an online petition against the move.

(ILLUSTRATIVE) A logo of Meta AI sits outside the Meta House on the opening day of the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2025.
“Modern casinos use detailed player data to predict behavior, boost engagement, and identify gambling risks.”

How casinos use data to know you better than you know yourself

Fintech leader Ely Razin speaks on how AI, quantum computing will revolutionize industries

Fintech leader Ely Razin speaks on how AI, quantum computing will revolutionize industries

Illustrative image of a hacker with a China flag.

Hacker breaches Chinese supercomputer, attempts to sell stolen intel - report


Israel’s future lies in energy, not AI - opinion

Israel should recognize the strategic opportunity right under its nose: to position itself not as an AI superpower but as an indispensable energy axis hub.

 Power Energy Reservoirs: Rising Demand in Israel

Jewish genetic data in danger again as 23andMe goes up for sale

With the company’s data up for sale, the genetic information of 15 million people are now up for grabs.

 A sign is posted in front of the 23andMe headquarters on February 01, 2024 in Sunnyvale, California. Genetic testing company 23andMe, once valued at $6 billion, is facing the possibility of delisting from NASDAQ as the company navigates numerous class action lawsuits.

Did Roman historians mark the crucifixion of Jesus?

The Annals by Tacitus, composed just 91 years after the death of Jesus, provide according to some invaluable data about his crucifixion and the early persecution of Christians.

 A statue of Tacitus at the Vienna parliament.

How to use data analytics to optimize your tech recruitment strategy


New information regarded as strong evidence Mars had ‘vacation beaches’

New research provides the clearest evidence yet that Mars once contained a significant body of water and a more habitable environment for life.

 New information regarded as strong evidence Mars had ‘vacation beaches’. Illustration.

Greenfield Partners secures $400m. in latest funding round

Leading institutional investors from the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific have brought Greenfield’s total assets under management to over $1 billion.

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Still a long way to 2%: Inflation surges again


Study finds two-thirds of species losing genetic diversity

Researchers led by Grueber analyzed genetic data from 628 species, revealing declines even in non-threatened populations.

 Red Strawberry poison dart frog, Dendrobates pumilio, in nature habitat, Costa Rica.

Gaza life expectancy decreased by half since Oct 7, study claims

This constitutes a 51.6% decrease for men, and a 38.6% decrease for women.

 Palestinian houses stand badly damaged during the ongoing Israeli military operation, amid Israel-Hamas conflict, in Beit Lahiya, in the northern Gaza Strip, December 18, 2024.

Business data company Lusha acquires Israeli startup Novacy

This move aims to add call analysis capabilities and transform Lusha into a comprehensive end-to-end sales intelligence platform.

 Uria Franko, Or Biderman and Yair Giwnewer