There are some disheartening drawbacks like getting teased at school and being left out of group chats. But these teens were quick to point out some benefits of being smartphone-free, like having more time to spend with family or to read lots of books. As 17-year-old Greta put it: “I think I’m better adjusted.”
After launching a pilot for the 2024 tax season, the IRS has announced that it will make Direct File available in all states that want to use it next year. It’s also working to cover more tax situations through the service.
While it’s difficult to accurately estimate how much energy AI uses, there’s an understanding that it is energy-hungry. The Financial Times reports the Biden administration, concerned over grid reliability and providing power to data centers powering AI models, pushed back retirement dates for coal power plants in the US.
We found all sorts of gadgets and goodies to celebrate the class of 2024, from the practical to the poignant.
