Artificial Intelligence Patent Controversy
Although artificial intelligence has been leading the forefront of technology, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) decided not to patent the work of these computers. In April 2020, the office ruled that only “natural persons” can be credited as inventors. In early September 2021, a district court upheld the decision that the U.S. Patent […]
United Nations International Energy Forum on Climate Crisis
Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that the country would discontinue building new coal-fired energy during a meeting on the final day of the United Nations International Energy Forum, Sept. 24, 2021. He explained the purpose is to get their energy from renewable sources by 70 percent and achieve a net-zero level of carbon emissions. […]
‘Jeopardy!’ Game Show New Hosts Are Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings
“Jeopardy!” game show announced that Mayim Bialik, former star of “The Big Bang Theory,” and American quiz show winner and consulting producer Ken Jennings will host the show until the end of 2021. The announcement is the latest development in the show’s search for a new host after the death of long-time presenter Alex Trebek […]
Dr. Fauci Endorses the FDA Booster Recommendation
Dr. Anthony Fauci defended the decision of the Food and Drug Administration to give the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shot only to people 65 and older and high-risk Americans and not the general U.S. population, saying that the FDA advisory panel’s recommendation was good. On Sept. 19, 2021, Dr. Fauci added that he would support a […]
CDC Recommends Vaccine Booster Shots for Some People
After a lengthy debate among experts, the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine booster is now available to some adults in the United States. Beginning Sept. 25, 2021, certain groups of adults, people with underlying conditions, and those in long-term care facilities can receive an additional shot. The boosters are recommended for individuals who had both injections at least […]