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Wednesday ResearchBuzz, March 12, 2025 |
Around the web, there are some fascinating discoveries that have caught our attention this week. Let's dive in!
Winston Churchill Online Archive
Diane R. sent us a link to an online archive of 20th-century resources surrounding Winston Churchill. The archive includes primary sources such as images, cartoons, and documents, which will surely delight history buffs. One of the most interesting parts of the archives is the investigations of significant issues designed for high school students.
Flickr's 21st Birthday Photo Challenge Recap
Last month, Flickr celebrated its 21st birthday with a 21-day photo challenge that brought together over 5,000 Flickr members. The challenge culminated in a collection of 26K photos, showcasing the inspiring and talented community that Flickr has to offer.
X Outages Caused by Massive Cyberattack
ZDNet reports that social media platform X was hit by a massive cyberattack on Monday, causing intermittent outages. While owner Elon Musk cited the attack as the cause, a hacking group known as Dark Storm Team has claimed responsibility.
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TechCrunch notes that Manus, an AI startup co-founded by Alexander Doria, encountered error messages and endless loops while testing on X. Other users pointed out that Manus makes mistakes on factual questions and doesn't consistently cite its work.
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ZDNet also reports that there are six obscure browsers that are better than Chrome. These alternative browsers may not be widely known, but they offer superior performance and features.
GovTrack.us Kickstarter
There's about a week left to go in the Kickstarter campaign for GovTrack.us, which aims to track the White House and expand its work on U.S. Congress tracking. The project was created by Diane R., who wants to empower users to become better advocates for their issues.
AI Boom in China
BBC reports that AI is booming in China, with money pouring into AI businesses and schools introducing AI courses for primary and secondary students. Universities have also increased the number of places available for students studying AI.
HP Printer Firmware Update Causes Issues
Ars Technica notes that HP printers are being affected by a firmware update that makes them unable to use HP cartridges. This is just another example of how printer manufacturers can be frustrating.
UK Watchdog Drops Competition Review of Microsoft's OpenAI Deal
Associated Press reports that Britain's competition watchdog has dropped its review of Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI, stating that the deal doesn't require a closer investigation under the country's merger rules.
Museums and Animal Remains
The University of Colorado Boulder notes that archaeologists and Indigenous scholars are calling on museums to better care for animal remains. They argue for "cultural humility" approaches, which prioritize self-reflection, lifelong learning, and recognizing power imbalances.
AI Search Engines Fail to Produce Accurate Citations
NiemanLab reports that AI search engines fail to produce accurate citations in over 60% of tests, according to a new study. This highlights the chronic citation issues across the AI industry.
NPR: Before the Internet, LA Public Library Reviews
NPR shares an interesting story about how the Los Angeles Public Library helped readers pick their next novel before the internet. The library's index of fiction book review cards contained thousands of opinions from library staff members on new releases.
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