Author: AI News First

These findings could be hugely important for the future of the aviation industry. Climate change is making weather conditions more unpredictable and severe. Over the past four decades, the frequency of extreme turbulence events has increased by 55 percent. To ensure passenger safety, aircraft must become more resilient and capable of performing agile maneuvers in challenging conditions without compromising aircraft stability and passenger safety.At the same time, air traffic volume is continuing to increase, making it crucial to explore innovations that enhance aircraft efficiency and can help decarbonize flying without having to rely solely on innovations in fuel. Passive advancements…

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Sometimes, eating makes me feel like Sisyphus. Every day, I must toil up the mountain and the rock to figure out what the heck I want to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I tested Factor meals (6/10, WIRED Review) earlier this year, and they’re a solid option if you’re the type of person that doesn’t want to fuss over your food. With expansive menus and an emphasis on tracking macros and nutrition, you can simply pick out your meals, get them delivered, and then reheat them in the microwave or oven when it’s time to eat.Texture eaters might not…

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AI is reshaping industries at an unprecedented rate, with data professionals at the center of it all. In fact, one of the more prominent reasons for this transformation is Agentic AI, which is revolutionizing data science and business intelligence, automating complex processes, and enabling deeper insights. So, what does this mean for your career? Join our upcoming webinar hosted by Bassel Dakhlallah, a data analytics & AI consultant, as he breaks down how agentic AI is redefining roles in data science and business intelligence. Find out the key skills needed to stay competitive, future-proof your career, and leverage AI to…

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The AromaTru Smart Aromatherapy Waterless Oil Diffuser takes the guesswork out of essential oils—no water, no mess, just pure, customizable diffusion at your fingertips. Whether you’re winding down or setting the vibe, this smart diffuser lets you mix, match, and schedule scents effortlessly. –Smart, Waterless Diffusion: Skip the drops and dilution–this smart diffuser is mess free. Instead, enjoy up to 24-hour diffusion with the AromaTru Smart App.–Customizable Blends: Select up to 4 oils at once. This lets you create unique mixes, and schedule them remotely.–Personalized Lighting: Adjust the LED ring light’s brightness and color to match your mood or routine.–Ultimate Flexibility:…

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The US government has imposed tariffs of 25 percent on all imports from Mexico and Canada. The measure promoted by Donald Trump threatens the free-trade system that the three countries have maintained for more than 30 years.Even before the confirmation that the tariffs went into effect on March 4, Marcelo Ebrard, head of the Mexican Ministry of Economy, warned that these taxes would represent an approximate cost of $20.5 billion for about 89 million American families. He also warned of the possible inflationary impact on products such as computers, televisions, refrigerators, agricultural goods, auto parts, and vehicles.Mexico is a key…

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Amazon has formed a new group within AWS dedicated to creating AI agents, systems that help people automate parts of their lives, Reuters reported on Tuesday. In an email to staff seen by Reuters, AWS CEO Matt Garman said agentic AI has the potential to be “the next multi-billion business for AWS.” A longtime AWS executive who previously led the company’s AI and data teams, Swami Sivasubramanian, will reportedly lead the new agentic AI group. Amazon seems to be the latest company to join the tech industry’s shift toward AI agents. Last week, Amazon showed off some agentic capabilities that…

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Representatives from dozens of nonprofit organizations attending a major human rights conference in Taipei, Taiwan, last week woke up Thursday to devastating news. Over the previous night in Asia, the Donald Trump administration had abruptly announced it would end nearly 10,000 contracts and grants from the US State Department, including the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) as well as the US Agency for International Development, representing about 90 percent of USAID’s contracts overall.The announcement was the latest in a string of efforts by the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to curtail…

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Deepgram has unveiled Nova-3 Medical, an AI speech-to-text (STT) model tailored for transcription in the demanding environment of healthcare. Designed to integrate seamlessly with existing clinical workflows, Nova-3 Medical aims to address the growing need for accurate and efficient transcription in the UK’s public NHS and private healthcare landscape. As electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, and digital health platforms become increasingly prevalent, the demand for reliable AI-powered transcription has never been higher. However, traditional speech-to-text models often struggle with the complex and specialised vocabulary used in clinical settings, leading to errors and “hallucinations” that can compromise patient care. Deepgram’s Nova-3…

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It’s dangerous to have epiphanies while shaving. But in this case it was unavoidable: My epiphany was about shaving.For the past few weeks, my bathroom routine has been a little like George Clooney in O Brother, Where Art Thou?, minus the smelly Dapper Dan. I’ve been lathering shave soap with a brush and bowl, and shaving with an old-fashioned single-blade, single-edge, unmedicated safety razor.Specifically, I’m using the Leaf Thorn—a stylish and well-marketed and self-avowedly “aggressive” single-edge razor whose house blades are so wafer-thin the company imprints them with the words “I am not plastic.” The less aggressive Leaf Single Edge…

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Visible offers access to Verizon’s network in two unlimited plans for as low as $25 per month, with unlimited data, talk and text using Verizon’s 5G & 4G LTE networks, and unlimited talk and text to Mexico and Canada. Buying a new phone and signing up for a new phone contract can be super overwhelming—with all of the options available, confusing contract terms, and hidden fees making things more complicated. Visible makes it easy to save even more on their already affordable plans, and you can even score a free phone with our Visible promo code.It should be said, for…

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