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Apple is expected to unveil its AI strategy, "Project Gray Matter," at its upcoming developers conference. Features include AI integration in Safari and Photos, an upgraded Siri, and the ability to generate custom emojis on the fly based on text content. The hosts mock the focus on "pasta emojis" as a transformative use of artificial intelligence.
COVID-19 Impact on Children, Brain Gray Matter Loss Claims
Dr. Leana Wen and other health experts emphasize that children are not immune to COVID-19, citing tragic deaths and long-term side effects. A UK preprint paper suggests the virus may cause a loss of gray matter in the brain, though the study focused on adults. Concerns are raised regarding the transparency of the VAERS database and the deletion of thousands of reports.
A study published in "Behavioral Brain Research" found a correlation between frequent Facebook usage on smartphones and a reduction in gray matter in the brain's nucleus accumbens. This region is associated with the body's reward and seeking systems. While the study only followed 62 participants over five weeks, it suggests that high-frequency social media use may physically alter brain structure.
Baltimore recorded 43 murders in July, the deadliest month in the city's history since the 1970s. The spike in violence follows the riots sparked by the death of Freddie Gray and the subsequent firing of the police chief. Analysts suggest the increase in crime is a result of police "backing off" in response to increased scrutiny and legal charges against officers.
