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Over 100 dead dolphins wash ashore in Amazon due to rising water tempratures

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An alarming ecological crisis has unfolded in the Brazilian Amazon, with over a hundred dolphins found dead in Lake Tefé within the past week.

The Mamirauá Institute, a research institution funded by the Brazilian Ministry of Science, made this distressing discovery as the region grapples with an unprecedented drought and record-breaking water temperatures, exceeding 102 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas.

The sheer number of dolphin deaths is highly unusual and has raised concerns among experts. The institute suggests that the extreme mortality event may be linked to the historic drought and soaring lake temperatures in the Amazon.

Climate scientists have long expressed worry over the impact of human activities and extreme weather events on the Amazon region. The drought’s severity and its correlation with rising temperatures further emphasise the environmental challenges facing this critical ecosystem.

The Amazon River, the world’s largest waterway, is currently experiencing its dry season, leading to unusually high water temperatures. Several species of river fauna are also suffering due to these elevated temperatures.

In an effort to save surviving dolphins, researchers and activists are working to transfer them from lagoons and ponds in remote areas to the main body of the river, where the water is cooler. 

However, this operation is fraught with challenges, particularly regarding potential toxins or viruses that could affect the dolphins when released into the wild.

André Coelho, a researcher at the Mamirauá Institute, highlighted the need for caution when relocating river dolphins, emphasising the importance of ensuring a safe environment for their release.

The severe drought in the Amazon has not only devastated its ecosystem but also had economic consequences. Reduced water levels have hindered transportation and fishing activities in 59 municipalities in Amazonas State, causing disruptions and economic strain on local communities.

Authorities anticipate that the drought will intensify in the coming weeks, potentially leading to more dolphin fatalities and exacerbating the environmental and economic challenges facing the region.

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Cybersecurity firm reports exposure of sensitive DeepSeek data on the internet.

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The New York-based cybersecurity firm Wiz has discovered a cache of sensitive data from the Chinese artificial intelligence business DeepSeek that was mistakenly exposed to the public internet.

In a blog post released on Wednesday, Wiz reported that examinations of DeepSeek’s infrastructure revealed that the company had inadvertently exposed over a million lines of unencrypted data. The materials were digital software keys and chat logs that seemingly documented prompts transmitted from consumers to the company’s complimentary AI assistant.

The chief technical officer of Wiz stated that DeepSeek promptly safeguarded the data following the notice from his organisation.

“It was removed in under an hour,” stated Ami Luttwak. “However, this was exceedingly easy to locate, leading us to believe we are not the sole discoverers.”

DeepSeek did not promptly respond to a request for comment.

DeepSeek’s rapid success after the introduction of its AI helper has exhilarated China and incited concern in America. The Chinese company’s evident capacity to rival OpenAI’s skills at a significantly reduced cost has raised concerns regarding the viability of the business models and profit margins of U.S. AI behemoths like Nvidia and Microsoft.

By Monday, it surpassed the U.S. competitor ChatGPT in downloads from Apple’s App Store, prompting a worldwide decline in technology stocks.

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WhatsApp launches bulk channel management functionality

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WhatsApp has initiated testing of a bulk channel administration feature on iOS for select beta users, enabling the simultaneous selection of many channels, hence enhancing the efficiency of managing following channels.

This essential update enables users to perform bulk activities, including muting many channels simultaneously, designating them as read, and altering notifications. If the chosen channels are muted, users will now have the option to activate notifications. Users can swiftly silence unmuted channels in one action.

Additionally, this feature enables users to unfollow many channels simultaneously, thereby optimizing the process of decluttering their channel list. This change is particularly beneficial for users that oversee numerous subscriptions, as reported by WABetaInfo.

Previously, users were required to manage each channel individually, rendering tasks such as muting or designating channels as read laborious and time-consuming.

The functionality provides enhanced flexibility and control over channel subscriptions, enabling users to efficiently manage notifications. The solution streamlines laborious operations for consumers who subscribe to numerous channels, hence enhancing their entire experience.

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The bulk management feature is presently accessible exclusively to a limited number of beta testers who installed the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS using the TestFlight application. WhatsApp, owned by Meta, plans to expand the feature’s availability to a larger user base in the next weeks.

This update demonstrates WhatsApp’s dedication to enhancing user experience by offering a clear and efficient method for managing channels and notifications.

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Pakistani internet slowdown: ongoing submarine cable issue

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Even after two weeks, the global submarine cable AAA-1 problem that was discovered on January 2 near Qatar has not been fixed, causing sluggish internet connection in several Pakistani towns.

According to a representative for Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the issue has affected customers’ capacity to effectively access social media applications and browse the online. Even with initiatives to fix the problem, social networking sites still lag during busy times.

Internet traffic has been redirected via alternate channels to lessen the impact, and more capacity has been set up to stabilize the service.

The PTCL representative promised that “Internet service across the country is operating normally, and there will be no issues with web browsing,” noting that social media applications’ lag is common during

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