Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates claims generative AI chatbots can teach children to read and write in 18 months instead of years. Artificial intelligence is beginning to prove that it can accelerate the impact teachers have on their students and help solve the ongoing teacher shortage.
Bitcoin surged to its highest level in almost a year on Friday. The value of the cryptocurrency topped $31,400 per coin on Friday, but has since slowed its gains. This is the highest level Bitcoin has seen since 2022.
A survey by Snap found a worrying trend in schemes targeting minors. About two in three teens are targeted in “sextortion” schemes. “Sextortion” scammers unfairly target young men on social media apps for money, but girls are also at risk. Platforms used to target young people include Snapchat, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook, etc.
Analysts at JP Morgan say 2024 will mark a major milestone for Amazon. The company is on track to become the largest U.S. retailer, and could overtake Walmart. Amazon has grown rapidly in recent years thanks to fast delivery times, a surge in online shopping during the pandemic, and the diversity of the products it sells.
