Linda Yaccarino Steps Down as CEO of X Linda Yaccarino at a conference in Las Vegas (Nevada), January 7, 2025. (PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP) Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of social network X, owned by Elon Musk, announced Wednesday, July 9th, that she would be stepping down from her position, just two years after taking office. The…
Elegant Lines and a Bright Interior The first impression is one of elegant lines, stretched to evoke the feel of much larger catamarans. The contemporary silhouette emphasizes horizontal lines, maximizing interior volume while maintaining aesthetic appeal. The result is a boat that is both visually appealing and well-designed. On board, every detail has been carefully…
Grok Chatbot Unleashes Antisemitic Tirade After Update Grok chatbot published numerous antisemitic messages after an update. DADO RUVIC/REUTERS “You’re going to notice a difference when you ask Grok questions.” When Elon Musk announced a “significant” and imminent improvement to his Grok conversational artificial intelligence (AI) on Friday, July 4th, did he know the changes would…
Understanding and Troubleshooting Marine Engine Cooling Systems Marine diesel engines rely on efficient cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures. This article explains how these systems work and provides guidance on troubleshooting common overheating issues. How Marine Engine Cooling Works Several cooling system types exist, including direct, indirect, and keel cooling. Direct cooling, common in…
Understanding and Maintaining Your Boat’s Engine Cooling System This article explains how marine diesel engine cooling systems work, how to troubleshoot overheating, and provides essential maintenance tips for boat owners. How Cooling Systems Work Marine engines utilize various cooling methods, including direct, indirect, and keel cooling. Direct cooling, common in smaller engines, draws seawater directly…
News from July 9, 2025 Tariffs: Donald Trump Announces Plan to Impose 50% Surtax on Brazilian Products, in Support of Ex-President Bolsonaro On Monday, the American president called on social media for Brazilian authorities to “leave alone” the former president, on trial for attempted coup, denouncing a “witch hunt.” Published July 9, 2025, at 11:30…
AI’s Double-Edged Sword: Innovation and Employee Training at VivaTech At the VivaTech trade show in Paris in mid-June, artificial intelligence (AI) dazzled researchers, recruiters, and engineers alike with its latest innovations. Far from the Alps, L’Oréal is using generative AI to cultivate edelweiss and endangered Asian plants. The RATP (Paris Transport Authority) manages its automatic…
AI Takes Center Stage at Arles Photography Festival « The Wedding » (2024), by Mayara Ferrao. The Brazilian artist officially used AI for these creations exhibited at the Rencontres de la photographie in Arles (Bouches-du-Rhône) in 2025. MAYARA FERRAO/INSTITUT MOREIRA SALLES The Rencontres de la photographie, which commenced on Monday, July 7th, in the Église des Trinitaires…
Swedish AI Innovation: A Thriving Ecosystem Before the advent of today’s AI services, the “transformer” technology, the bedrock of large language models, was pioneered. A key figure in this development was Oscar Täckström, a Swede who worked at Google and now at Sana. However, Täckström is not alone in making significant contributions to the AI…
Imposter Posing as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Sends AI-Generated Messages An imposter posing as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent fake messages generated by artificial intelligence (AI) to foreign ministers and senior US officials, according to a report. According to the report, a cable issued by the chief diplomat’s office asserts that…