Author: Research Desk

Launched earlier this week, ‘Butterflies’ is a new social media platform that enables users to create and interact with AI characters. Developed by Vu Tran, a young American entrepreneur and former senior engineering manager at Snap, the app has transitioned from a private beta to being globally available on both iOS and Android. ‘Butterflies’ is currently free of charge, with no in-app purchases, although it is unclear if this will remain the case. The interface is reminiscent of Instagram, which could make it instantly familiar and easy to navigate for many users. Users can customize their own ‘Butterfly’ character upon…

Celebrated annually on June 23rd, International Olympic Day commemorates the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by Pierre de Coubertin in 1894. The event aims to promote the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect by encouraging individuals of all ages and abilities to engage in physical activity and sport. The 2024 edition holds special significance as it coincides with the lead-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, hosted in Coubertin’s birthplace. #LetsMove Campaign Ahead of Olympic Day on June 23rd, IOC President Thomas Bach emphasized the power of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to inspire global physical activity.…

Paris: The Paris Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, are expected to take place during the hottest months in the French capital. Recent years have seen record heatwaves in Paris, raising concerns about the upcoming event. A new report by Climate Central, the University of Portsmouth, and 11 Olympians warns of severe heat risks during the Olympics. The “Rings of Fire” report suggests that conditions in Paris could be worse than the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, with intense heat potentially leading to serious health risks for athletes, including collapse or death. With one month to go, there is…