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The brilliant, unique world of child prodigies
 Math and physics are mere child's play to 12-year-old Suborno Bari, a child prodigy who began giving university lectures at age 7. Experts who explain what characterizes children who excel at science, music, chess or abstract art as prodigies.
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Editor's Note: He's got his eye on a Ph.D. by 16. And then what? "I mean, I don't want to just be, like, a superstar for five years and then completely vanish and have videos made on me 10 years later saying, 'What happened to Suborno Bari?' I want to actually leave a mark that people will remember me for."
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WorkWorkThe Sticky Dilemmas of Pornhub's Next Chapter It was evening in Berlin, and Alex Kekesi was surrounded by porn stars. Venus, the international adult entertainment convention, was underway, and Kekesi happened to be at dinner with several well-known creators when the discussion shifted to generative AI.
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WorkWorkThe economic gap between Africa and the rest of the world is growing - The Economist (No paywall) In many ways, there has never been a better time to be born African. Since 1960, average life expectancy has risen by more than half, from 41 years to 64. The share of children dying before their fifth birthday has fallen by three-quarters. The proportion of young Africans attending university has risen nine-fold since 1970. African culture is being recognised worldwide; in the 2020s African authors have won the Booker prize, the Prix Goncourt and the Nobel prize for literature. This year the g20 will hold its first summit on the continent, in South Africa.All of this progress augurs well for the worlds youngest and liveliest continent.
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WorkWorkResearch: Consumers Dont Want AI to Seem Human - Harvard Business Review (No paywall) As AI is infiltrating every aspect of how we live and work, it increasingly looks or sounds like us. From virtual assistants that can hold conversations with natural intonation to digital avatars that replicate human facial expressions, AI is becoming more human-like in its appearance and behavior. Consider OpenAIs recent launch of the Advanced Voice Mode in ChatGPT. It used real actors voices with lifelike tones, natural conversations, and emotional responses, aiming to make AI sound warm, engaging, confidence-inspiring, [and] charismatic. Likewise, Character.ai the second most popular gen AI application allows users to engage with fictional or historical characters like Librarian Linda, Elon Musk, or even Napoleon Bonaparte.
WorkTom Hollands Non-Alcoholic Beer Brand Bero Launched in Target. How Will It Stand Out on Shelves? - Inc (No paywall) The teetotalers, designated drivers, and sober-curious have another option on the shelf to try. Bero, the non-alcoholic beer brand co-founded by actor Tom Holland and consumer packaged goods veteran John Herman, is expanding into Target stores nationwide just in time for Dry January. Starting this week, cans will be available in about 1,400 stores. Target will stock all three of Beros varietiesa hazy IPA, pilsner, and wheat beerand will also carry a variety pack that will be exclusive to the chain for the first quarter of this year. WorkWorkYour fancy, new ETF might be a little too fancy - WSJ (No paywall) Last year, U.S.-based ETFs broke a record, surpassing $1 trillion in total inflows. They are cheap, liquid and, crucially, far more tax-efficient than traditional mutual funds. If you want to hold stocks and bonds, the flagship trackers from industry giants BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street Global Advisors already do the trick for very low fees. It is tough, and not especially rewarding, to compete with those industry behemoths head-on. WorkAre some ultra-processed foods ok? New study has answers - WSJ (No paywall) The problem is the way many packaged foods are made, researchers believe. Products such as many frozen pizzas, cereals and chips pack more calories per gram than less-processed foods do. And most ultra-processed foods have combinations of salt, fat, sugar and carbohydrates that arent generally found in nature, which can make us crave them. Diets high in packaged foods without those traitssuch as canned peaches or refried beansdont seem to lead people to overeat and gain weight, at least not as much. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkIs protein powder a scam? On TikTok, influencers tout protein powder as key to building muscle and nourishing their bodies -- all in a quick, convenient scoop added to coffee or a smoothie. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkCongestion Pricing, Day 2: A Period of Adjustment Good morning. It's Tuesday, the second day of a workweek that loomed as the first real test of congestion pricing. We'll find out how the toll program is doing. We'll also get details on the crime rate, which fell last year -- but felony assaults rose. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkThe Internet Is Worse Than a Brainwashing Machine Produced by ElevenLabs and News Over Audio (Noa) using AI narration. Listen to more stories on the Noa app. Sign up for The Decision, a newsletter featuring coverage of the 2024 race and what comes next. WorkWorkWorkWorkHonda's Saloon and Space-Hub EV concepts are now prototypes The Honda 0 Series vehicles will come with a North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, so they'll be able to access Tesla's charging stations. Honda is working on building a charging network with other automakers, as well, under a joint venture called IONNA. The initiative, which aims to build a nationwide network of over 30,000 charging stations by 2030, was founded by Honda, BMW, GM, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Toyota. WorkWorkWorkParty time at Damascus airport as international flights resume The US Treasury paused select sanctions with Syrian government institutions earlier this week, saying that would allow the provision of public services and humanitarian assistance. Reda was hopeful that a new government in Syria meant the sanctions on SyrianAir could soon be lifted, allowing it to restore the fleet. WorkWork TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 100,000 Industry Executives About Us | Advertise | Privacy PolicyUnsubscribe (one-click) You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs.
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