Norwegian Olympian Sturla Holm Laegreid publicly admitted to cheating on his girlfriend after winning a bronze medal at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday, according to Sky News. The confession, made during a live television interview, has sparked reactions from fans. Meanwhile, in other news, SpaceX's upgraded Super Heavy booster completed cryogenic proof testing, and a new Amazon Ring feature is raising surveillance concerns.
Laegreid, a biathlete who competes in cross-country skiing and rifle shooting, broke down in tears after securing third place. He told fans he "had a gold medal" until last week, which he "squandered" by being unfaithful, as reported by Sky News. The athlete is reportedly hoping to reconcile with his girlfriend.
In the realm of technology, SpaceX announced on Tuesday that its Super Heavy V3 booster successfully completed cryogenic proof testing. This multi-day campaign tested the booster's redesigned propellant systems and structural strength, according to Ars Technica. The booster, standing 237 feet tall, was transported to Masseys Test Site in Texas for the testing. This milestone is significant as it addresses issues that led to the destruction of a previous booster.
Also making headlines is Amazon Ring's new Super Bowl ad, which promotes a new AI-powered "Search Party" feature. This feature can scan footage from neighborhood cameras to find lost dogs. However, the ad has sparked backlash due to fears of mass surveillance, as reported by The Verge. Critics worry the feature could be used to search for people.
In other news, Czech ice dancers Kateřina Mrázková and Daniel Mrázek made their Olympic debut on Monday, using AI-generated music in their rhythm dance program. While not against official rules, the use of AI music has been described as a "depressing symbol" of technological advancement, according to TechCrunch.
Finally, France's Senate voted in a new criminal offense targeting intermediaries representing adult content creators on online platforms like OnlyFans. The bill, which aims to crack down on "pimping 2.0," was overwhelmingly approved on Tuesday evening, as reported by Euronews. The proposal was introduced by Senator Marie Mercier.
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