Foreign acquisitions of Chinese pharmaceutical companies have raised national security concerns, as industry experts worry about the potential impact on China's healthcare sector and access to essential medicines.
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Apple Intelligence's AI Features in iOS 18 and New iPhones Expected to Be Priced at $20
Apple may charge up to $20 for its upcoming AI features from "Apple Intelligence," to boost its services revenue and deepen user engagement as the AI sector becomes more expensive.
Breaking New Ground: iMetabolic Biopharma Corporation's iPlatformTM Revolutionizes Advanced Drug R&D
The iMetabolic Biopharma Corporation (iMBP) is tackling the challenge head-on with its proprietary iPlatformTM, which is a cutting-edge fusion of biotechnology and artificial intelligence (AI). "Our solution is techbio (technology-enhanced biopharma), which has led to the establishment of a proprietary multi-drug candidate pipeline and AI drug discovery technology," explains Founder and CEO Dr. Urban A. Kiernan.
South Africa’s New Energy Plan Proved Effective as Electricity Remains Stable Since March
South African government and Eskom’s energy plan proved successful as the country has not experienced any power outages for the past four months, the longest period of stable electricity in over four years.
Hyundai, Kia's Anti-Theft Software Upgrade Reduces Vehicle Theft by 64%
Recent Highway Loss Data Institute research shows that Hyundai and Kia's software upgrades have cut vehicle theft rates by 64% since February 2023.
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Historical data breaches, such as the Equifax and Target events, highlight the devastating impact of cybercriminals. High-profile cyber attacks, like those on Sony Pictures and the Colonial Pipeline, demonstrate that it's not a matter of if but when an organization will be targeted. These incidents shine a spotlight on the urgent need for advanced alternative cybersecurity measures.
Montreal is set to become the first city in Canada to allow 24-hour drinking zones to reignite local tourism, but critics argue for lack of security and public transportation.
Elon Musk criticized the Federal Reserve's decision not to cut interest rates, calling it "foolish" and warning that the policy could harm the US, which could potentially stall economic growth.
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