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Technology is a dominant force. Autocorrect and predictive text have become second nature to many of us. What once required practice and mastery is now handled by our devices, often leaving us dependent on autocorrect for even the most basic of words. How Did We Get Here? Autocorrect, spell check, and predictive typing have revolutionized our interactions with technology. Be it social media posts or professional emails, the convenience of these tools is undeniable. However, they come with a hidden cost. Our reliance on them weakens our language skills. According to a study, over 60% of people admit to frequently…

ChatGPT is the homework helper for more than a quarter of teens – and the trend is accelerating I’m old enough to remember when teachers said we couldn’t use a calculator in tests because we wouldn’t always have one in our pockets, and they would check essays that seemed familiar against their entry on the Encarta CD-ROM encyclopedia. Teachers today are faced with the far more sophisticated tools offered by ChatGPT and other AI chatbots, whose popularity has skyrocketed among students, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center. The percentage of teenagers using ChatGPT for schoolwork doubled…

This partnership seeks to establish a Research Center of Excellence dedicated to leveraging AI technology to prevent malaria outbreaks in Zambia. The University of Zambia (UNZA) School of Engineering and South Korea’s Convergence Research Centre for Insect Vectors (CRCIV) have formalized a collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing research and development in the fight against malaria using artificial intelligence (AI). This partnership seeks to establish a Research Center of Excellence dedicated to leveraging AI technology to prevent malaria outbreaks in Zambia. The initiative will utilize  AI technology to identify mosquito species and enhance malaria prevention efforts.…

Tick tock. The countdown is on. Only hours to go until TikTok might face a ban in the US, potentially wiping it off 170 million devices. Creators, businesses, and communities are holding their breath as January 19 draws nearer, uncertain how the digital landscape will shift. Once a simple platform for short-form videos, TikTok has since become a key player in a global debate over tech power, privacy concerns, and the growing tensions between the US and China. The clock is ticking, and what happens next could reshape the future of social media. At the centre of the issue is…

Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems offers something unique in the crowded drone market. During a recent visit to their headquarters, DRONELIFE explored what sets this promising U.S. manufacturer apart. Their innovation lies in a coaxial drone design—a sleek cylindrical form powered by counter-rotating rotors. It’s a departure from the typical quadcopter, offering advantages in performance, reliability, and portability. The people provide Ascent with another powerful differentiator.  Under the leadership of CEO Peter Fuchs, Ascent AeroSystems embodies a passion for aviation and a dedication to creating high-performance drones. Fuchs brings a deep background as a professional pilot and entrepreneur. From Piloting Jets to…

For decades, healthcare has been reactive, treating symptoms long after they’ve appeared. This reactive model has shaped the way illness and disease are managed, leaving little room for proactive intervention. What if there was a way to change this approach? What if technology could detect health issues before they surfaced, empowering individuals to take charge of their well-being? This vision lies at the heart of Wellbands, an innovative wearable created by Amari Fields, a young entrepreneur on a mission to redefine healthcare. A New Era of Health Monitoring Wellbands isn’t your average fitness tracker. While traditional wearables track metrics like…

AI will play an important role in successfully implementing the ASC 842 lease accounting standard. In recent years, lease accounting standard ASC 842 has replaced the ASC 840 standard. As per the Financial Accounting Standards Board updated accounting standards, ASC 842 requires that all leases, whether operating or finance, be recognized on a company’s balance sheet as right-of-use assets and corresponding liabilities. Consider the example of a data center lease. Under the lease, company A uses the space owned by company B for the data center’s servers. Company A pays monthly rent to company B. It is a type of…