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Zoom CEO Wants AI ‘Digital Twins’ at Meetings

During the Pandemic, Zoom became a tool that definitively transformed the landscape of work. Whether hybrid or remote, making use of videoconferencing technology to establish innovative, virtual work environments has set a new global standard of productivity. And we are not going back. But Zoom CEO Eric Yuan is still not satisfied, he wants to take it a step further. Through Artificial Intelligence, Yuan plans to introduce “Digital Twins” to meetings.

Meta is Testing ‘Unskippable’ Ads on Instagram

For a select group of Instagram users, Meta has unveiled ads they cannot scroll past. The new feature being tested is called an “ad break;” and each one has a small timer, counting down to zero.

Follow the Money: These Tech Investors are Hosting a Fundraiser for Trump

Just a week after becoming a convicted felon, former President Trump will be attending a fundraiser hosted by two well-known venture capitalists in San Francisco.

The GGD Hit List: New Cancer Vaccines, Diamonds Made in Minutes and AI “Memory” Photos

The GGD Hit List is a weekly, curated list of discoveries in tech and science. For this edition, we rounded up news in astronomy, diamonds, cancer cures, and AI memory imaging.

50 Cent’s Diddy Docuseries Sold to Netflix

After an intense bidding war, Netflix has secured the rights to a Diddy docuseries, executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. Even before CNN revealed a horrific video of Sean “P.Diddy” Combs beating and dragging Cassie (his former partner and recording artist) inside a hotel hallway; 50 Cent hinted at a “Diddy Do it?” titled documentary (via Instagram).

Google Launches “Umoja” Cable: Linking Africa and Australia

As part of its Africa Connect initiative, Google has announced the construction of a new fiber optic cable system linking Australia and Africa. The project, known as “Umoja” is the first-ever fiber optic cable to directly boost internet services between the two continents.

NASA Plans to Build the First Railway on Moon

The new space economy may be arriving sooner than you think. NASA has detailed plans to put levitating, magnetic robot trains on the moon. The railroad would help transport cargo or mined resources between spacecraft and bases across lunar surfaces.

GGD Top Pick: Anker Nano 22.5W Power Bank

If you’re tired of packing or forgetting extra cables, the Anker Nano 22.5W Power Bank is for you. The built-in USB-C connector is genius; letting you charge up quickly and discreetly. Perfect for travelers, the Anker Nano’s sleek, compact design easily fits in any pocket, purse or bag.

Europe Might Ban TikTok Next

Aside from the “ban-or-sell” law recently issued in the United States, TikTok could soon be facing a complete ban in Europe. Ursula von der Leyen, the European Union’s president considers the social media app a “danger.”

A Medical First: Pig Kidney Successfully Transplanted into Living Patient

At Massachusetts General Hospital, doctors completed the very first pig to human kidney transplant. The patient, Rick Slayman was on dialysis for several years and diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease.