This video explores the question of why the sky is dark, examining key concepts such as the infinite nature of the Universe and Olber’s Paradox. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Why is the sky dark?

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SoftBank and OpenAI announced a new 50-50 joint venture this week to sell enterprise AI tools in Japan under the brand “Crystal Intelligence.” On paper, it’s a straightforward international expansion ...

The same AI that aced the genius test can't count how many times the letter "R" appears in "strawberry." OpenAI's o3 just cleared artificial general intelligence (AGI) benchmarks. Eighty-seven percent ...

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An estimated $750 billion in illicit funds flows into Europe’s economy each year, with Germany accounting for almost a fifth of the dirty money, followed by the U.K. and France, according to Nasdaq’s ...