Archaeologists Uncover New Evidence of the Burning of Jerusalem in 586 BCE - Price: $0.99

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How archaeologists reconstructed the burning of Jerusalem in 586 BCE

How archaeologists reconstructed the burning of Jerusalem in 586 BCE
Credit: Assaf Peretz/Israel Antiquities Authority

Archaeologists have uncovered new evidence in support of Biblical accounts of the siege and burning of the city of Jerusalem by the Babylonians around 586 BCE, according to a paper published in the Journal of Archaeological Science. The Hebrew bible contains the only account of this event, and the study used chemical clues and techniques like FTIR spectroscopy and archaeomagnetic analysis to reconstruct the burning of Jerusalem.

Read more: Ars Technica

Michael Cohen Used Fake Cases Cited by A.I. to Seek an End to Court Supervision

Michael Cohen Used Fake Cases Cited by A.I. to Seek an End to Court Supervision
Credit: Jeenah Moon for The New York Times

Michael Cohen, former fixer for Donald Trump, used fake cases cited by artificial intelligence to try to end his court supervision after his 2018 campaign finance conviction. He enlisted the help of Google Bard to support his claims. Read more: The New York Times

Welcome to the public domain, Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse in Steamboat Willie from 1928
Credit: Disney

After nearly a century, the first versions of Mickey Mouse, seen in "Steamboat Willie" and a silent version of "Plane Crazy," have entered the public domain in the US on January 1st, 2024. This is a significant moment for public domain advocates. Find out more: The Verge

A look at the rise of AI-generated virtual influencers

A look at the rise of AI-generated virtual influencers

AI-generated virtual influencers are becoming more prominent and are even charging thousands of dollars to promote products for brands. This rise in virtual influencers has raised concerns among human influencers. Read more: Techmeme

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