The Soula app has an AI chatbot, Dua, that helps mothers with postpartum depression support. AI chatbots like Dua aim to reduce healthcare burden and improve mental health accessibility. OB/GYN experts said they welcome innovation in AI to destigmatize questions about pregnancy. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on … Read more
German company Lilium manufactures electric passenger flying drones. Lilium German aerospace startup Lilium faces bankruptcy if it does not raise emergency funds from the state government for the southeastern state of Bavaria. The bankruptcy would mark a dramatic decline for a startup once considered Europe’s best chance to build the 21st century equivalent of “cars” … Read more
Discovering a great restaurant it’s exciting, especially before it really starts. It’s nice to find a cool place, realize the food is great, and then keep it a secret while you can. That hidden gem on the quiet road is yours. However, for restaurants, “hidden gem” status is not always ideal. The industry is extremely … Read more
Scientists have revived activity in the brains of pigs for almost an hour after circulation had stopped. In some cases, functionality was maintained for hours through a surprising discovery by researchers in China. This achievement represents a major step forward in finding how to restore brain function after a patient has suffered a sudden cardiac … Read more
Intelligent machines and AI interfaces are increasingly embedded in a variety of social contexts. In turn, these machines are themselves deeply shaped by the social and cultural environment of their human creators. Milena Tsvetkova causes social scientists to recognize and engage with the social properties of these new technologies. At 2:32 PM on May 6, … Read more
WIlliam Reeve is what he calls a “classic accidental owner.” The serial entrepreneur had no intention of renting out his flat in central London but had to give it up shortly after gaining his first rung on the property ladder. “I got married while I was there, and while I thought it was the perfect … Read more
Bhutanese workers face the longest work week in the world, averaging 54.4 hours. Overwork is widespread in the Himalayan country, affecting 61% of its population. A hotel worker from Bhutan told BI that she regularly works 112 hours a week, but she’s used to it. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a … Read more
Launched in 2018 by crypto firm Circle, USDC is now the second largest stablecoin globally, with more than $30 billion worth of tokens in circulation. Nurfoto | Getty Images LONDON — The United Kingdom is likely to see stablecoin laws introduced in a matter of “months, not years,” according to the chief policy officer of … Read more
Danny Eng was poached by Affirm to build a buy now pay later card in 2021. Eng previously worked at Credit Karma, where he led key projects and had a positive experience. Affirm offered Eng a senior role with a pay rise and he is happy with his decision to move. Thanks for signing up! … Read more
Google introduces major security change to Messages SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The secure messaging market has never been a hotter potato than it is right now, and Google has never really been considered one of the major players in this space, with WhatsApp and Signal taking center stage. However, a new Google Messages security … Read more