Cinema 4D Speed Hacks: 5 Must-Know Tips V2In a previous video, I gave you 5 simple but powerful tips to speed up your Cinema 4D workflow and save you valuable time on your projects. Today, were going for V2, with 5 brand new C4D hacks to speed up your work!These 5 Cinema 4D Shortcuts Will Save You Hours of WorkGet this free model, used in the tutorial, in our freebies section.Head to the FreebiesWhat Cinema 4D Quick Tips will we learn about?In this tutorial youll learn:How to select hard-to-reach objects, like ones hidden behind other objects or behind glass. If you want to highlight this object you can hold down Ctrl and right-click while hovering over it. A dropdown menu will show up and include everything that is behind where you clicked. This is a fast way to select an object that is behind a pane of glass or obscured by anything!If youve ever wanted to move a Cinema 4D parent object but dont want the children to move or rotate you can easily and temporarily disconnect the parent/child relationship by simply holding down the number 7!If you have a massive scene or a very small scene and your objects get cut off in a very strange way you are probably reaching the end of where your scene is being calculated. This is the clipping area. You can easily change the clipping in C4D by hitting Ctrl+d to open your settings. Then under display, you can change the View Clipping setting to Large for a huge scene or Small for a tiny scene. This will solve your issue!Learn how to drag ANY parameter onto your Viewport as a HUD slider. Its super useful and a great way to quickly animate any property without digging around in your hierarchy.And for the final tip, Ill show you how to store any object selection with the Selection Object. Its another really hidden but powerful workflow item you should know about.I hope these tips help you in your work!Want More Quick Tips?If you want more of these, head to our YouTube channel, leave a comment, and subscribe!Leave a Comment and Subscribe Here

The Orchestra Park | HoliThe Orchestra Park lies in Kunshans Huaqiao Economic Development Zone, located between two high-density residential neighborhoods and alongside the convergence of two rivers. Covering 8,500 square meters, this project integrates natural preservation and urban functionality. Designed by SoBA (Soft Build Architects), the park transforms an underutilized urban lot into a public space that serves as both a natural retreat and a recreational hub for residents of all ages. Combining cultural heritage with ecological sensitivity, The Orchestra Park offers a space that addresses community needs.Orchestra Park Technical InformationArchitects1-4: SoBALocation: Kunshan, Suzhou, ChinaArea: 8,500m2 | 91,490 Sq. Ft.Completion Year: 2023Photographs: HoliInspired by this cultural heritage, our design incorporates smooth lines and natural forms that reflect the rhythms of the music. The parks layout uses curves inspired by these instruments, blending recreation with a three-dimensional representation of the music, offering residents a harmonious mix of nature and culture. SoBA ArchitectsOrchestra Park PhotographsAerial View | HoliAerial View | HoliAerial View | HoliAerial View | HoliAerial View | HoliAerial View | HoliAerial View | HoliAerial View | HoliAerial View | HoliPlayground | HoliOrchestra Park Design PhilosophyThe parks design preserves mature camphor and dawn redwood trees while addressing the challenge of incorporating modern amenities such as a skateboarding area and restrooms. Its transformation into a green space reflects an effort to create an environment that meets the needs of its users. This project demonstrates the potential of urban design to turn vacant spaces into community assets.At the heart of The Orchestra Park lies a connection to Kunshans cultural identity. The park draws inspiration from the Jiangnan Silk and Bamboo music tradition, an art form recognized as part of the citys intangible cultural heritage. Known for its graceful melodies played on instruments like the bamboo flute and erhu, this musical tradition informs the parks flowing lines and rhythmic forms. These design elements create a spatial experience that echoes the elegance and fluidity of the music.SoBAs design philosophy, characterized by Soft Build, prioritizes agility, sensitivity, and inclusiveness. This approach is evident in the parks layout, reflecting silk and bamboos symbolic forms. By combining cultural motifs with functional design, the architects have crafted a space that integrates cultural and natural elements. The parks circular jogging path, inspired by the curves of musical instruments, connects adjacent residential areas and unifies its various spaces.Architectural and Landscape FeaturesThe riverside greenbelt preserves the sites natural woodland and vegetation. Mature trees and undulating terrain remain intact, creating a serene environment that contrasts with the urban surroundings. Adding a waterside viewing platform and winding exploration paths under the natural canopy invites visitors to engage with the landscape. Sound-interactive installations enhance the sensory experience, making the greenbelt a place for relaxation and discovery.The layered design of the greenbelt balances open and dense areas, ensuring an environment that changes with the seasons. The integration of natural elements and functional spaces provides residents with a space to connect with the natural world.In contrast to the greenbelt, the recreational zone incorporates activities and facilities. Leveraging the sites natural topography, the designers transformed the outlines of Jiangnan silk and bamboo instruments into three-dimensional forms. This area features a skatepark, climbing structures, a fitness playground, and an open-air theater designed to encourage activity and interaction.A musical fountain plaza and bamboo grove pathways enhance the parks identity, combining cultural elements with recreational features. A small music classroom provides a space for education and cultural engagement. This combination of features ensures that The Orchestra Park appeals to various age groups, encouraging exploration and social connection.Critical Reflection and Broader ImpactThe Orchestra Park provides a green space in a densely populated area. By addressing the communitys diverse needs, the park serves as a gathering place that encourages social interaction and promotes an active lifestyle. Its integration into the urban fabric makes it a reference for developments that balance ecological preservation with urban functionality.This project offers insights into the importance of cultural and ecological sensitivity in design. SoBAs approach to preserving the sites natural features while incorporating modern amenities demonstrates the potential for harmony between built and natural environments. The parks design is a study for architects and planners aiming to create spaces that resonate with their cultural and environmental contexts.Orchestra Park PlansSite Plan | SoBAAxonometric | SoBAAxonometric | SoBASection | SoBAFloor Plan | SoBAFloor Plan | SoBAOrchestra Park Image GalleryAbout SoBACredits and Additional NotesLead Architects: Wang Ruo, Tang HaiyinArchitecture and Landscape Design Team: Liao Zhexuan, Li Chuanzhang, Yiqing Wu, Yuan Wang, Xiao Yunxuan (Intern), Zihao Chen (Intern)Construction Documentation Local Design Institute: Jiangsu Aoyang Ecological Garden Co., Ltd.Clients: Peoples Government of Huaqiao Town, Kunshan City

The Cornwall Congregational Church in Cornwall, Connecticut, was erected at 8 Bolton Hill Road in 1842, replacing the colonial-era meetinghouse which had first stood on Old Meetinghouse Hill at Cornwall Center. When members of the church split into two separate congregations due to religious differences, the original congregation moved to South Cornwall in 1790. Another Congregational church was built in North Cornwall for the other group. This wonderful Greek Revival church reflects the enormous popularity the style in the first half of the 19th century. The structure rests on a stone block foundation and is sheathed with clapboard siding. The building incorporates a central entry of paired doors with a Greek Revival surround, flanked by 20/20 windows. The street elevation of the building is dominated by a monumental portico with pedimented gable, broad frieze and fluted Doric columns. The showstopper is the two-stage square belfry, each stage Doric columns and pilasters. The church is active today as the United Church of Christ and is often utilized for town events.

With the 19 January 2025 ban on TikTok just days away, American social media users and businesses are facing up to the fact that the video-sharing platform may go dark across the US at the weekend, with some now considering other alternatives at the last minute.On Friday 10 January, a last-ditch attempt by TikTok and its parent, ByteDance, to stave off a ban at a hearing before the conservative-majority United States Supreme Court, saw the justices divided on issues such as the applicability of the First Amendment of the US Constitution to TikTok, and national security concerns.In the hearing, the court appeared to reject the premise that a ban would infringe on TikToks First Amendment free speech rights and those of its US users who number about 170 million or 50% of Americans focusing instead on the need to regulate Chinese control of the application.These arguments hinge on the fact that TikTok may transfer data on its users preferences into China to fuel the algorithm that pushes new content to them, but under Chinese law, its parent can be made to hand over this data to the Chinese government if asked. This point proved a major factor in moves to drive networking supplier Huawei out of western networks in the late 2010s.Lawyers for the platform told the court that TikTok holds data on US users in an Oracle-owned datacentre located in northern Virginia, a few miles down the road from the Supreme Court.At the time of writing, the Supreme Court had yet to issue a formal opinion on the matter, although there are four obvious options on the table: to uphold the ban or not under the First Amendment; to issue a stay of execution and delay the 19 January deadline, which would align with president-elect Donald Trumps views; or to simply do nothing.Meanwhile, on Monday 13 January, Democratic senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts announced he planned to introduce legislation to delay the ban by 270 days.TikTok creators and users across the nation are understandably alarmed. They are uncertain about the future of the platform, their accounts and the vibrant online communities they have cultivated, said Markey.These communities cannot be replicated on another app. A ban would dismantle a one-of-a-kind informational and cultural ecosystem, silencing millions in the process.The stakes here are high. Thats why I will soon introduce theExtend the TikTok Deadline Actto extend the deadline by which ByteDance must sell TikTok or face a ban by an additional 270 days.As Washington DC prepares to inaugurate president-elect Donald Trump for an historic and controversial second term on 20 January, the rumour mill surrounding TikTok has kicked into overdrive.Prominent among the stories doing the rounds this week is the possible sale of TikTok by ByteDance to X (Twitter) and Tesla owner Elon Musk, who is now positioned as a key ally of Trump and is to lead a government department aimed at cutting regulations and restructuring the US government. TikTok has derided this idea as pure fiction.Should TikTok go dark at the weekend, an outcome Computer Weekly understands that the platform is preparing for, the platform would be disabled for all US users, who will then be redirected to a website detailing the ban, and offered the option to download their data, according to The Information.Doing so in fact goes above and beyond the stipulations contained in the ban, which mandates only a ban on new downloads from mobile app stores enabling existing users to continue to use it for the time being.This approach would likely have been a temporary provision as the app itself would be unable to receive the same feature and security updates as it would in the rest of the world, rendering it unusable over time.Meanwhile, distraught US TikTok users are beginning to face up to the fact that they may be effectively left homeless on Sunday, and some are beginning to consider alternatives, including the use of virtual private networks (VPNs) to mask their location in the US.For those unwilling to use a VPN, in the short-term, the most viable TikTok alternative is likely Meta-owned Instagram, which has been trying to outcompete TikTok by prioritising video content Reels in its terminology without much success to date.However, Metas own approach to data privacy historically leaves much to be desired, and recent moves by Meta owner, billionaire tech baron Mark Zuckerberg, to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, and end protections against hate speech and harassment targeting LGBTQIA+ users, have been sharply criticised and will be a turn off for many.For at least half a million TikTok users, the alternative appears to be another China-owned app, RedNote known as Xiaohongshu, which translates to Little Red Book, a Mao Zedong reference, in China.NordVPNs Adrianus Warmenhoven said that RedNote might seem like a quick fix for TikTok users but also brings security and privacy risks, many of them exactly the same ones that have dogged TikTok.LikeTikTok, RedNote is subject to Chinese data laws, which may grant government authorities access to user data without the privacy protections expected in the US, said Warmenhoven.The platform collects extensive personal data, including location, browsing activity and device-specific information like IP addresses. It can also share this data with third-party service providers or government authorities, raising concerns about user privacy.A major red flag is the apps lack of transparency its terms and conditions are mainly in Mandarin, leaving non-Chinese-speaking users unclear about what data is collected and how its used. This makes it difficult for users to make informed decisions about their privacy.Beyond privacy, there are concerns about content censorship. RedNotes content moderation policies may align with Chinese government standards, potentially stifling free speech and exposing users to biased information.Given these risks, social media usersshould think twice before switching to RedNote. The same privacy, transparency and national security concerns that led to theTikTokdebate are likely to apply here, he added.According to Laura Kankaala, threat intelligence lead on F-Secure, agreed that Americans and others making the switch should be on high alert. She warned such apps are also targeted by scammers, and said it was a distinct possibility that new users may find themselves being exploited by malicious actors exploiting the hype.In terms of data, based on the now-viral byebyeChinese spy videos and memes,TikTokusers seem to be aware that their data is collected and used to target content tailored for them. The rule on the internet is that if something is free, your data and attention is the price. The same holds true forRedNote it will collect your data and use it to keep you engaged on the platform, she said.Kankaala added: Security checks are crucial. From a cyber security perspective, my advice to new users would be to check their privacy settings and ensure that they are not giving permission to share content publicly. Its also worth checking how visible their profile is and how easily people can discover them on the app.It seems that the default option for registering onRednoteis via a phone number and text message my recommendation is to set a strong and unique password for better account protection.Read more about TikTokThe US government takes aim at the viral video sharing applicationTikTok.Social media giant TikTok has completed the first of two datacentre builds it has under developmentin Ireland.Data protection regulators warn social media companies to take all necessary measures to protect childrens privacyafter fining TikTok over 300m.

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What just happened? A coalition of news organizations led by The New York Times faced off against OpenAI in federal court on Tuesday, continuing a legal battle that could shape the future of AI and journalism. The hearing, centered on OpenAI's motion to dismiss, marks a critical juncture in a high-stakes copyright infringement case that asks a fundamental question: Can AI companies use copyrighted news articles to train their language models without consent or compensation? The case has merged lawsuits from three publishers: The New York Times, The New York Daily News, and the Center for Investigative Reporting. The publishers argue that OpenAI's practices amount to copyright infringement on a massive scale, potentially threatening the future of journalism.The publishers' legal team contends that OpenAI and its financial backer, Microsoft, have profited from journalistic work that was scanned, processed, and recreated without proper authorization or payment. Jennifer Maisel, a lawyer for The New York Times, drew a parallel to criminal investigations, stating in court, "We have to follow the data."Ian Crosby, another attorney representing the Times, emphasized the substitutional nature of ChatGPT and Microsoft's Bing search engine, arguing that these AI-powered tools have become alternatives to the publishers' original work for some users. This point is crucial in establishing copyright infringement.OpenAI's defense rests on the doctrine of fair use, a principle in US law that allows copyrighted material to be used for purposes such as education, research, or commentary. Joseph Gratz, representing OpenAI, argued that the company's AI models are not designed to regurgitate entire articles but rather to recognize patterns in data.The hearing delved into the technical aspects of large language models, with OpenAI and Microsoft's legal team explaining to Judge Sidney Stein how ChatGPT processes and analyzes data. They described a system that breaks down text into "tokens" and learns to recognize patterns rather than simply retrieving and reproducing copyrighted content. // Related StoriesHowever, the publishers raised concerns about a feature called "retrieval augmented generation," which allows ChatGPT to incorporate up-to-date information from the web into its responses. Steven Lieberman, attorney for The New York Daily News, characterized this as "free riding," suggesting that readers might turn to AI-generated content instead of visiting publishers' websites.The stakes in this case are extraordinarily high. The New York Times is seeking billions of dollars in damages and calling for the destruction of ChatGPT's dataset. Such an outcome could be catastrophic for OpenAI, potentially forcing the company to rebuild its AI models using only authorized works. "If you're copying millions of works, you can see how that becomes a number that becomes potentially fatal for a company," Daniel Gervais, co-director of the intellectual property program at Vanderbilt University, told NPR.The tech and publishing worlds now await Judge Stein's decision on whether to dismiss the case or allow it to proceed to trial.

html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" Table of ContentsTable of ContentsSurprisingly good hardwareComprehensive parental controlsOther important safety featuresThe Pinwheel Watchs best featureAt CES 2025, Pinwheel, a company renowned for its kid-friendly smartphones, unveiled its first wearable device, the Pinwheel Watch.Set to hit the market in the first quarter of 2025, this smartwatch is specifically designed for children ages 7 to 14. With a sleek design reminiscent of modern smartwatches like the Apple Watch, the Pinwheel Watch incorporates essential features that cater to both children and their parents.Recommended VideosAs a parent of two children who have used the Gizmo Watch 3 in years past, I was impressed by the forward-thinking vision of the Pinwheel smartwatch and only wish it had existed when my children were young enough to wear one. While I was unable to test out the software at CES, I did get some time with the hardware itself.RelatedJason Howell / Digital TrendsI was struck by how much it looks like any other smartwatch instead of a kids smartwatch. It was surprisingly light, which will make smaller wrists happy. Its IP67 rated, keeping it relatively protected from dirt and splashes, which will make parents happy. Kids can also customize the hardware by swapping out the straps. Overall, the watch felt durable and well-designed.Unlike many childrens wearables, the Pinwheel Watch includes a key feature that sets it apart: PinwheelGPT, a voice- and text-driven AI chatbot tailored for younger audiences. This chatbot allows kids to engage in conversations on various topics with unlimited access while ensuring that responses are age-appropriate and safe.Dane Witbeck, CEO of Pinwheel, highlighted the importance of this feature, stating: It opts out of anything controversial, meaning anything religious, political, or sexual in nature. It simply says, Hey, why dont you talk to a trusted adult about that?' This approach ensures that children can explore their curiosity without encountering inappropriate content.Witbeck expressed excitement about this aspect of the watch: The main thing that were excited about with the watch is that its AI-first. He emphasized how integrating AI into childrens devices opens up opportunities for learning while maintaining safety.Pinwheel / PinwheelThe design of the Pinwheel Watch prioritizes parental control and monitoring. Parents can access a dedicated dashboard that collects all interactions between their children and the AI chatbot.Witbeck explained: We pipe all the questions and answers into the parents dashboard. So on their iPhone, Android phone, or on the web, they can pull up all the conversations that their kids have been having with the AI and they can stay in the loop. This feature allows parents to understand their childrens interests and concerns while relieving them of the burden of sifting through extensive text chains.Moreover, the watch is equipped with robust safety measures. Children will not have access to the open web or social media platforms; instead, they can communicate only with whitelisted contacts approved by their parents. As children mature and demonstrate responsibility, parents can gradually ease these restrictions through the parent portal.Jason Howell / Digital TrendsThe Pinwheel Watch also includes geofencing and GPS tracking capabilities. Parents can monitor their childs location in real time and set up safe zones that trigger notifications if their child leaves those areas. This feature is particularly useful in the context of separated households, according to Witbeck, so parents can ensure their child arrives safely at their other home during custody transitions.The smartwatch includes a cluster of sensors underneath that allow for fitness-tracking features like step counting and activity monitoring.Additionally, the watch features not one, but two cameras for taking pictures a functionality designed to mimic what children see their parents doing with similar devices. Parents also retain control over this feature; they can choose to disable camera functionality if they feel uncomfortable with it. While video calling wont be available at launch, Witbeck confirmed that it is in development for a future update.Jason Howell / Digital TrendsWhat makes the Pinwheel Watch particularly appealing is its capability as a standalone device. Unlike many smartwatches that require a paired smartphone, this watch operates on a 4G LTE network with its own phone number. This means children can make calls and send texts independently of an attached device. The watch costs $160, plus an additional monthly cellular plan fee of around $15.As digital parenting becomes increasingly challenging, products like the Pinwheel Watch aim to simplify these complexities by offering tools that promote the safe exploration of technology.With its combination of innovative features and strong safety measures, the Pinwheel Watch represents a significant advancement in child-friendly technology. It addresses parental concerns while providing children with a sophisticated device that grows alongside them as they transition from elementary to middle school. Pinwheel has crafted a smartwatch that not only meets modern childrens needs, but also gives parents peace of mind as they navigate this digital age together.The Pinwheel Watch is coming soon, and you can join the wait list now.Editors Recommendations

You hear this mantra in cybersecurity over and over again: Its not if, its when. Data breaches, ransomware attacks, and all manner of incidents abound, it seems like disaster lurks around every corner. The prevalence of these incidents has shifted the CISOs emphasis from prevention to resilience. Yes, even the most prepared enterprises can still get hit. What matters is how they bounce back.Todays CISO role has disaster recovery baked into the job description. How can they cultivate that skillset and use it to guide their organizations through the fallout of a major cybersecurity incident?Defining Critical Disaster Recovery SkillsDisaster recovery has become an essential part of the CISO role. In cybersecurity, we live in the world of incidents, whether it's someone clicking on a phish or someone plugging in a USB drive, or someone who's conducted fraud against your company, Ross Young, CISO in residence atventure capital fund Team8, tells InformationWeek.Incident response and disaster recovery go hand in hand. Some of the best CISOs are some of the best understanders of disaster recovery efforts and apply those in their own security response plans, says Matt Hillary, CISO at compliance automation platform Drata.Effective disaster recovery requires both technical skills and human skills.Related:On the technical side, CISOs must understand how each part of the technology stack is used in their organizations and how that technology impacts the CIA triad: confidentiality, integrity, and availability.A lot of that technical work is going to be driven down to the engineering level. Ideally, the CISO will have done the right work to bring in the right talent and drive the technical remediation, says Marshall Erwin, CISO at Fastly, a cloud computing services company.CISOs also need to be able to put themselves in the mindset of attackers to understand their goals and what they could be doing once inside the network. You can say, Team, here's where we need to be looking, here's where we need to point our lens and our forensic skills to identify what an attacker did to be able to make sure that we kicked them out and have cleaned up our internal network, says Erwin.But human skills are equally important. CISOs need to be able to communicate effectively across multiple teams and with C-suite peers to lead an effective response.What you feel you need to do from a security investigative perspective might be the opposite from [what] business resilience folks want to take, says Mandy Andress, CISO at Elastic, an AI search company. How do you navigate, communicate, and find the compromises.Related:A lot of that work is best done in advance of an actual incident. CISOs can add their voice to disaster recovery plans to ensure the security perspective is in place before an attacker gets inside.In the heat of a cybersecurity disaster, CISOs also have a responsibility to their team. They need skills to get them through the incident response process.It seems like every incident I've ever seen, it always happens on a Saturday when everybody's at their kids baseball game or something else. It's the most inconvenient time possible. How do you keep the positive moral? says Young.Remaining calm and decisive in the midst of a stressful situation that can last days, weeks, or even months is necessary and not without its challenges. I think there is a lot of bravado sometimes in the security community, says Hillary. I don't know if it's a mask or if it's something else that leads us to not being as human as we need to be. And so just to continue to be humble, teachable, and learn throughout that incident.Cultivating Disaster Recovery SkillsWhile people may have different career paths that lead them to the CISO role, theyve most likely worked through cybersecurity incidents along the way.Related:Incidents are frequent enough that you're going to have that experience at some point in your career and develop that expertise organically, says Erwin.While trial by fire is an excellent teacher, there are other ways that CISOs can shore up their disaster response and recovery toolboxes. Industry conferences, for example, can offer valuable training.When I was the CISO of Caterpillar Financial, I went to FS-ISAC [Financial Services-Information Sharing and Analysis Center], and they had a CISO conference where they did tabletop exercises simulating an insider threat, Young shares.CISOs can lead their own tabletop exercises at their enterprises to better understand the holes in their incident response plans and areas where they need to strengthen their own skills.Other leaders within an organization can be valuable resources for CISOs looking to cultivate these skills. One of my closest peers that I usually go to is someone who's over on the infrastructure team, says Hillary. Any kind of disaster impact or availability incident that they experience on their end, they have a plan for, they have a really good, well-exercised muscle within the organization to recover.CISOs can also look outside of their organizations for ways to sharpen their skills. Hillary shares that he always looks at other breaches and outages. I usually ask myself two questions. How do I know that this same vector isn't being used against my company right now? How do I know this same incident that this other company is experiencing can't happen to us? he says. So, it helps drive a lot of preventative measures.Navigating DisasterIn a world of third-party risk, human error, and motivated threat actors, even the best prepared CISOs cannot always shield their enterprises from all cybersecurity incidents. When disaster strikes, how can they put their skills to work?It is an opportunity for the CISO to step in and lead, says Erwin. That's the most critical thing a CISO is going to do in those incidents, and if the CISO isn't capable doing that or doesn't show up and shape the response, well, that's an indication of a problem.CISOs, naturally, want to guide their enterprises through a cybersecurity incident. But disaster recovery skills also apply to their own careers.I don't see a world where CISOs don't get some blame when an incident happens, says Young.There is plenty of concern over personal liability in this role. CISOs must consider the possibility of being replaced in the wake of an incident and potentially being held personally responsible.Do you have parachute packages like CEOs do in their corporate agreements for employability when they're hired? Young asks. I also see this big push of not only CISOs on the D&O insurance, but they're also starting to acquire private liability insurance for themselves directly.Andress shares that she is seeing CISOs be replaced less often. More often it's a recognition of underinvestment. And so, what I see more of is an increasing investment in the security program after an event or incident occurs, she says.After each incident, CISOs have the opportunity to learn about the strengths and weaknesses in the enterprises security and incident response plan, as well as in their own skillsets.For Andress, one of the biggest lessons has been to focus on the people involved in incident response. Everyone's looking at the technology. Everyone's looking at communication plans, but there're people working a lot of hours. How do we make sure that they're taking breaks? Getting rest. Getting fed, she says. If you want to have a strong and successful response making sure that you're focusing on not just the technology and the process aspects but really focusing on the people as well.

This is today's edition ofThe Download,our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. China wants to restore the sea with high-tech marine ranches A short ferry ride from the port city of Yantai, on the northeast coast of China, sits Genghai No. 1, a 12,000-metric-ton ring of oil-rig-style steel platforms, advertised as a hotel and entertainment complex. Genghai is in fact an unusual tourist destination, one that breeds 200,000 high-quality marine fish each year. The vast majority are released into the ocean as part of a process known as marine ranching.The Chinese government sees this work as an urgent and necessary response to the bleak reality that fisheries are collapsing both in China and worldwide. But just how much of a difference can it make? Read the full story.Matthew Ponsford This story is from the latest print edition of MIT Technology Reviewits all about the exciting breakthroughs happening in the world right now. If you dont already, subscribe to receive future copies. Fast-learning robots: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2025 Generative AI is causing a paradigm shift in how robots are trained. Its now clear how we might finally build the sort of truly capable robots that have for decades remained the stuff of science fiction. A few years ago, roboticists began marveling at the progress being made in large language models. Makers of those models could feed them massive amounts of textbooks, poems, manualsand then fine-tune them to generate text based on prompts. Its one thing to use AI to create sentences on a screen, but another thing entirely to use it to coach a physical robot in how to move about and do useful things. Now, roboticists have made major breakthroughs in that pursuit. Read the full story. James O'Donnell Fast-learning robots is one of our 10 Breakthrough Technologies for 2025, MIT Technology Reviews annual list of tech to watch. Check out the rest of the list, and cast your vote for the honorary 11th breakthrough. The must-reads Ive combed the internet to find you todays most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 US regulators are suing Elon Musk| For allegedly violating securities law when he bought Twitter in 2022. (NYT $)+ The case claims that Musk continued to buy shares at artificially low prices. (FT $)+ Musk is unlikely to take it lying down. (Politico)2 SpaceX has launched two private missions to the moon Falling debris from the rockets has forced Qantas to delay flights. (The Guardian)+ The airline has asked for more precise warnings around future launches. (Semafor)+ Space startups are on course for a funding windfall. (Reuters)+ Whats next for NASAs giant moon rocket? (MIT Technology Review)3 Home security cameras are capturing homes burning down in LA Residents have remotely tuned into live footage of their own homes burning. (WP $)+ Californias water scarcity is only going to get worse. (Vox)+ How Los Angeles can rebuild in the wake of the devastation. (The Atlantic $) 4 ChatGPT is about to get much more personal Including reminding you about walking the dog. (Bloomberg $)5 Inside the $30 million campaign to liberate social media from billionaires Free Our Feeds wants to restructure platforms around open-source tech. (Insider $)6 How to avoid getting sick right now The Atlantic $) + But coughs and sneezes could be the least of our problems. (The Guardian)7 The US and China are still collaborating on AI researchDespite rising tensions between the countries. (Rest of World) 8 These startups think they have the solution to lonelinessMaking friends isnt always easy, but these companies have some ideas. (NY Mag $) 9 Here are just some of the ways the universe could end Dont say I didnt warn you. (Ars Technica)+ But at least Earth is probably safe from a killer asteroid for 1,000 years. (MIT Technology Review)10 AI is inventing impossible languages They could help us learn more about how humans learn. (Quanta Magazine)+ These impossible instruments could change the future of music. (MIT Technology Review) Quote of the day If you can get away with it when its front-page news, why bother to comply at all? Marc Fagel, a former director of the SECs San Francisco office, suggests the agencys decision to sue Elon Musk is intended as a deterrent to others, the Wall Street Journal reports. The big story I took an international trip with my frozen eggs to learn about the fertility industry September 2022Anna Louie Sussman Like me, my eggs were flying economy class. They were ensconced in a cryogenic storage flask packed into a metal suitcase next to Paolo, the courier overseeing their passage from a fertility clinic in Bologna, Italy, to the clinic in Madrid, Spain, where I would be undergoing in vitro fertilization.The shipping of gametes and embryos around the world is a growing part of a booming global fertility sector. As people have children later in life, the need for fertility treatment increases each year.After paying for storage costs for six and four years, respectively, at 40 I was ready to try to get pregnant. Transporting the Bolognese batch served to literally put all my eggs in one basket. Read the full story.We can still have nice things A place for comfort, fun and distraction to brighten up your day. (Got any ideas? 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