Jack Hidary, CEO of Sandbox AQ, predicts a 2025 shift in AI towards B2B applications, focusing on battery tech and medical advancements. AI's role is expanding, offering productivity boosts and new growth opportunities in B2B sectors, with generative AI enhancing sales efficiency and customer experiences.

Researchers have unveiled a 3D-printed plastic made from a thermoplastic elastomer that is both highly flexible and recyclable, promising a breakthrough in sustainable materials. This innovation, published in Advanced Functional Materials, offers potential applications in biomedical devices and wearable tech, addressing global plastic pollution challenges.

New findings in quantum physics reveal that the order of events at the quantum level may not be fixed, challenging conventional views of causality. Experiments with 'quantum switches' suggest temporal orders can vary, posing philosophical questions and potential breakthroughs in quantum computing.

Research reveals the Denali Fault as an ancient suture from a tectonic collision that shaped Mount Denali. This fault's concurrent formation with others highlights its role in North America's geological history.

On Christmas Day, favorable weather led to a spike in migrant boat departures from northern France, with French authorities rescuing 107 migrants in the Channel. Despite ongoing efforts to curb crossings, 2024 remains the deadliest year for such journeys, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows to tackle people-smuggling gangs.

Canada faces a pivotal decision on balancing ethical AI development with fostering innovation amid global competition. Critics worry the proposed AIDA may stifle AI growth due to unclear regulations.

Alibaba's AI team, Qwen, released the QVQ-72B-Preview, an open-source model for visual reasoning tasks, on December 24, 2024. It surpasses its predecessor Qwen2-VL-72B and rivals closed-source models in performance, despite some issues like language switching and reasoning loops.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marked the 20th anniversary of the Boxing Day tsunami, remembering over 167,500 lives lost, including 26 Australians. He highlighted the resilience and solidarity following the disaster, which saw $14 billion raised for relief efforts and profound changes for survivors.

A U.N. report criticizes Nigeria's Hyprep for failing in its oil cleanup duties, citing mismanagement and political interference. Despite a $1 billion fund, Ogoniland remains plagued by pollution issues.

A Somali woman, Idil Abdullahi Goley, endured a treacherous journey to Europe, surviving 13 days at sea after smugglers abandoned her group. Despite profound trauma, she remains determined to seek a better life abroad.