THE 10 BIG THINGS TO WATCH ACROSS WORLD'S ENERGY MARKETS IN 2023

Bloomberg outlines the 10 biggest trends to watch in the global energy markets in 2023. These include the ongoing transition towards renewable energy sources, the growth of electric vehicles and battery storage, and the increasing importance of carbon capture technologies. Other trends include the impact of geopolitical tensions on global energy markets, the development of new energy storage technologies, and the continued expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets.

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BREACHES NEVER FEEL GOOD

[Partner] Have you ever gotten that text from a friend asking why your social media is filled with ads for discount sunglasses or why you’re sending out emails trying to sell pills that would make your mother ashamed of you? Yeah, that usually means you’ve been breached. Don’t worry, you’re not alone — since the start of 2020, 2.5 billion online accounts have been breached, and weak or stolen credentials (like your very-easy-to-guess password) are the leading cause. You have a lot of choices for how you’re going to protect your personal passwords and credentials, or even business credentials, but we’ll make it easy for you.

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SURGEON GENERAL DECLARES LONELINESS A PUBLIC HEALTH EPIDEMIC

U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has issued a warning about the health risks of loneliness, which he calls a "growing public health crisis." According to the Associated Press, he has called on Americans to prioritize connection and community as part of their overall health and well-being. Dr. Murthy also noted that loneliness can increase the risk of premature death as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

IBM CLAIMS IT'S REPLACING HUMANS WITH AI

IBM has announced that it is replacing a portion of its human workforce with AI-powered automation, reports The Byte. The move is part of the company's ongoing efforts to streamline its operations and reduce costs. While IBM has not specified which jobs will be affected, the announcement has rightfully raised major concerns about the impact of AI on employment.

WHY SHOULD YOU PUT BUTTER AND MCT OIL IN YOUR COFFEE?

First reason: Coffee is packed with antioxidants. Combined with the benefits of MCT oil and grass-fed butter (from reducing inflammation to packing you with omega‑3 acids), it’d be weird not to drink it every morning. Second reason: It’s creamy and tastes good. Third reason: See reasons one and two.

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MIND-READING MACHINES ARE HERE: IS IT TIME TO WORRY?

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a non-invasive method of determining the gist of imagined speech through a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) brain scan, offering a possible communication outlet for people who cannot speak — A/K/A researchers have found a way to read minds, kind of. According to Nature.com, researchers combined fMRI with artificial intelligence algorithms and recorded brain activity while participants listened to podcasts, developed an encoded map of how each individual’s brain responds to different words and phrases, and attempted to decode new brain activity. The technology is still rife with issues, however, and neuroethicists are still determining how it can be best used legally.