Technology News Summary: Snap is cutting 10 percent of its staff

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Humans are living longer than ever no matter where they come from

Most of us want to stay on this planet as long as possible. While there are still differences depending on sex and region, we are now living longer as a species—and it seems life spans will only continue to grow longer.

Researcher David Atance of Universidad de Alcalá, Spain, and his team gathered data on the trends of the past. They then used their findings to project what we can expect to see in the future. Some groups have had it harder than others because of factors such as war, poverty, natural disasters, or disease, but the researchers found that mortality and longevity trends are becoming more similar regardless of disparities between sexes and locations.

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Fake and Explicit Images of Taylor Swift Started on 4chan, Study Says

A study suggests that the creation of fake and explicit images of Taylor Swift started as a game by people on 4chan. Researchers are looking into the implications of deepfake technology on the entertainment industry and personal privacy.

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Snap is cutting 10 percent of its staff

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, is planning to lay off around 10 percent of its employees due to declines in the digital advertising market. This comes as Snap struggles to expand beyond its core social networking product and faces challenges with its hardware and product launches.

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Seoul court acquits Samsung Executive Chairman Jay Y. Lee of stock manipulation charges

A Seoul court has acquitted Samsung Executive Chairman Jay Y. Lee of stock manipulation charges. This verdict removes the threat of jail time for the billionaire and is seen as a win for the chipmaker.

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