Thursday, May 4 — 5 significant news

Today ChatGPT read 1172 top news and gave 8 of them a significance score over 6.5.

After removing duplicates and repeats, here is today’s significant news:

[6.8] Google introduces passkeys as a passwordless alternative for signing in to Google accounts. — WIRED, The Verge

Google has introduced passkeys, a cryptographic keys solution, for Google accounts on all major platforms. Users can now switch to passkeys and eliminate passwords and two-step verification codes. Passkeys offer a more secure and convenient alternative to traditional passwords and sign-in systems, using a local PIN or a device's biometric authentication. The biometric data is not shared with third parties, and passkeys only exist on users' devices. Passkeys can be stored on compatible hardware and shared to other devices using services like iCloud or password managers. Google will continue supporting existing login methods, but plans to eventually transition entirely to passkeys.

[6.6] Kremlin claims drone attack on Putin, blames Ukraine, and threatens retaliation. — The New York Times

The Kremlin has publicized an alleged drone attack aimed at assassinating President Putin, accusing the Ukrainian government of being behind it. Ukraine has denied any involvement, and there is no independent confirmation of the attack. The Russian government's response differs from previous incidents involving attacks on Russia or Russian-occupied territory. The publicity surrounding the alleged attack raises questions about whether Russia will use the incident to justify further strikes against Ukraine.

[6.6] Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the tenth time since March. — CNN International, CNBC

The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by a quarter point for the tenth time since March 2022, bringing the benchmark federal funds rate to its highest level in over 15 years. The Fed's statement emphasized its commitment to reducing inflation and left the possibility of further rate increases open, depending on financial system developments and inflation. As a result, Asia-Pacific markets mostly declined.

[6.6] AI could have as big an impact on jobs as the Industrial Revolution, warns UK's outgoing chief scientific adviser. — The Guardian

Sir Patrick Vallance, the UK government's outgoing chief scientific adviser, has warned that generative AI could have a transformative impact on jobs, similar to the Industrial Revolution. He urged the government to prepare for the profound social and economic changes that AI could bring. Vallance called for a national review of the sectors most likely to be affected and plans for retraining workers. He also highlighted the potential benefits of AI, such as improved medical imaging and more efficient legal work.

[6.6] WHO panel to decide if COVID-19 is still an emergency under its rules. — Rappler

A panel of global health experts will meet to decide if COVID-19 is still an emergency under the World Health Organization's (WHO) rules. The WHO first gave COVID its highest level of alert on January 30, 2020, and the panel has continued to apply the label ever since. However, a number of countries have recently begun lifting their domestic states of emergency. There is no consensus yet on which way the panel may rule. Lifting the "public health emergency of international concern" label could impact global funding or collaboration efforts.

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