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Google will phase out SMS verification for Gmail, opting for QR codes instead to enhance security. This shift aims to mitigate vulnerabilities associated with SMS, including SIM swap attacks, and further protect user accounts from hacking and spam.
A Pew Research Center study reveals that more Americans have unfavorable views of Elon Musk (54%) and Mark Zuckerberg (67%), particularly among Democrats. Despite Zuckerberg's recent high-fashion interest, both face scrutiny and are viewed more negatively, with Zuckerberg disfavored by 60% of Republicans and 76% of Democrats.
Micro-retirement, popularized by Timothy Ferriss's 2007 book "The 4-Hour Workweek," is gaining traction among Gen Z. The concept involves taking short breaks throughout one's career to focus on personal interests and well-being, combating burnout akin to a modern lifestyle choice.
OpenAI researchers found that even advanced AI models struggle with the majority of coding tasks, outperforming humans only on some surface-level fixes. Utilizing the SWE-Lancer benchmark from Upwork tasks, the AI models often lacked contextual understanding and delivered incorrect or incomplete solutions.
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