Thursday, July 13 — 4 significant news stories

Today ChatGPT read 1226 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 4 articles with a significance score over 8.

[8.6] Ocean color changes due to climate change impact over half of global waters — The Straits Times

More than half of the world's ocean has changed colors in the past 20 years, likely due to climate change, according to a study published in the journal Nature. The study analyzed satellite data and found that 56% of the global ocean experienced color change between 2002 and 2022, with tropical ocean regions near the Equator becoming greener over time. The researchers suggest that changes in plankton communities, which are critical to the marine food chain, may be causing the color shifts, and the changes could also impact the ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide.

[8.5] Chinese hackers infiltrate email accounts of US government and other organizations — Reuters

Chinese state-linked hackers have been secretly accessing email accounts at around 25 organizations, including US government accounts, since May, according to Microsoft and US officials. The hacking group, dubbed Storm-0558 by Microsoft, used forged digital authentication tokens to access webmail accounts running on the company's Outlook service.

[8.2] Yale scientists discover protein that could block COVID-19 spread in body — Yale News

Scientists at Yale have found a special protein that can stop the COVID-19 virus from spreading in our bodies. This protein, named PLSCR1, can block the original virus and its newer versions, Delta and Omicron. It's not like the usual antibodies, but part of our inborn immune system. This discovery might help us create new treatments for COVID-19. Also, testing for PLSCR1 can show if some people are more likely to get very sick from the virus.

[8.1] China announces new regulations for generative artificial intelligence — CNBC

China has unveiled new regulations, effective August 15, concerning generative artificial intelligence services available to the public. These rules require AI service providers to secure an operating license, mitigate "illegal" content, ensure user data protection, and uphold socialist core values. The intention is to foster innovation while maintaining close regulatory oversight.

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