The sports economy is poised for massive growth, potentially reaching $8.8 trillion by 2050, according to projections from the World Economic Forum. This expansion, fueled by a convergence of mega sporting events in 2026, including the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, the FIFA World Cup, and the Youth Olympic Games, hinges on healthy people, stable environments, and resilient communities, according to a Time article.
The sports economy is currently valued at $2.3 trillion. However, this growth faces challenges, including rising physical inactivity, particularly among young people, and escalating climate and nature risks, the Time article noted. The impact of sports extends beyond stadiums, influencing how people move, connect, and maintain their health, playing out in parks, oceans, schoolyards, and neighborhoods.
In other news, researchers are making strides in technology. Stanford, Nvidia, and Together AI researchers developed a new technique called Test-Time Training to Discover (TTT-Discover) that optimizes GPU kernels. This method allows models to continue training during the inference process, updating their weights for the specific problem. VentureBeat reported that this technique managed to optimize a critical GPU kernel to run twice as fast as previous state-of-the-art solutions created by human experts.
Meanwhile, in the realm of entertainment, a recent piece in The Atlantic has sparked discussion about changing viewing habits. Film professors are noting that many students don't watch entire movies assigned to them, and are unfamiliar with the endings, according to an NPR News article.
In the world of gadgets, a new auto-scoring system for darts is gaining attention. The Target Darts Omni Auto Scoring System, a light ring with four hi-def cameras, connects to the DartCounter app via Wi-Fi, providing automatic scoring, an announcer, and checkout information. A Wired article noted that while the system is pricey, it could be a worthwhile investment for darts fans looking to improve their game.
Finally, the CIA World Factbook, a resource that drew millions of views annually, is now defunct. The World Factbook offered insights into how the CIA viewed the world, according to an NPR News article.
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