France is urging all 29-year-old citizens to consider having children, as part of a broader 16-point plan to boost the country's fertility rate, according to Sky News. The government's initiative aims to address potential fertility issues that may arise later in life. In other news, Alphabet, Google's parent company, is selling rare 100-year bonds to fund its substantial investments in artificial intelligence, as reported by Ars Technica.
The French government's campaign, detailed by Sky News, is designed to encourage younger citizens to start families. Health officials hope to prevent future regrets related to fertility. The plan also includes the establishment of more free egg-freezing centers. This move is part of a larger effort to address declining birth rates in France and other Western countries, including the UK.
Simultaneously, Alphabet is increasing its borrowing to support its AI investments. Ars Technica reported that the company has arranged with banks to sell a rare 100-year bond, a "century bond," as part of a debut sterling issuance. Alphabet also sold $20 billion in dollar bonds on Monday, with the dollar portion of the deal being upsized from $15 billion due to strong demand. The company is also planning a Swiss franc bond sale.
In other developments, a mobile swimming pool is bringing swimming lessons to schoolchildren in rural areas of the Moselle department in northeastern France, according to Euronews. The initiative aims to provide access to swimming lessons where municipal pools are distant or unavailable. The truck is equipped with a heated pool, filtration systems, and a movable floor.
Additionally, Wired highlighted the importance of using resume builders to create a strong CV in the current job market. With the rise of AI-assisted applicant tracking systems, these builders can help applicants stand out.
Finally, Hacker News featured an article by James Randall, who began programming at age seven. The article reflects on how the field of programming has changed over the years, and the challenges experienced developers are facing.
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