Olympian Sturla Holm Laegreid admitted to cheating on his girlfriend after winning a bronze medal at the Winter Olympics, while in Tirana, Albania, clashes erupted between police and anti-government protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Meanwhile, SpaceX's upgraded Super Heavy booster completed cryogenic proof testing, and an ice dance duo performed to AI-generated music at the games. Amazon Ring's Super Bowl ad also sparked backlash over its new AI-powered search feature.
Norwegian Olympian Sturla Holm Laegreid confessed to cheating on his girlfriend in a live television interview, moments after securing a bronze medal in the biathlon, which combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting, at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday, according to Sky News. Laegreid, who broke down in tears after the event, told fans he "had a gold medal" until last week, which he then "squandered" by being unfaithful. He is reportedly hoping to reconcile with his girlfriend.
In Tirana, Albania, violence erupted during an anti-government protest targeting Prime Minister Edi Rama, as reported by Euronews. Demonstrators hurled Molotov cocktails, flares, and fireworks toward the government building, while police responded with water cannons and tear gas. At least 16 officers were injured in the clashes.
At the Winter Olympics, Czech ice dancers Kateřina Mrázková and Daniel Mrázek made their debut, performing their rhythm dance program to AI-generated music. While the use of AI music doesn't violate any official rules, it has been described as a "depressing symbol" by some, according to TechCrunch. One of the NBC commentators noted during the performance, "This is AI generated, this first part."
SpaceX's upgraded Super Heavy booster, slated for the next Starship flight, successfully completed cryogenic proof testing, a crucial step that previously led to the destruction of a booster, as reported by Ars Technica. The multi-day test at Starbase, Texas, evaluated the booster's redesigned propellant systems and structural integrity.
Amazon Ring's Super Bowl ad for its new AI-powered Search Party feature, which can scan footage from neighborhood cameras to find lost dogs, has sparked backlash, according to The Verge. Critics are concerned the feature could be used for mass surveillance and searching for people.
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