A new law in São Paulo, Brazil, will allow pets to be buried alongside their owners, inspired by a dog that remained by his owner's grave for a decade. The law, informally dubbed the "Bob Coveiro Law," was signed this week by Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, recognizing the emotional bond between people and their pets, according to The Guardian.
In other news, Kim Jong Un is reportedly set to name his daughter as the next leader of North Korea, according to a Sky News report citing intelligence sources. The announcement could come at a party congress later this month. The girl, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae, could be appointed first secretary of the ruling party, experts say.
Meanwhile, the self-driving company Waymo is urging Washington, D.C. residents to pressure city officials to allow driverless robotaxis to operate in the district. Waymo has been pushing for new regulations for over a year, but currently, self-driving cars can only test in the city with human drivers, according to Wired. The company has previously stated it plans to offer driverless rides in D.C. this year.
In the realm of technology, artificial intelligence is making online crimes easier, according to MIT Technology Review. Hackers are using AI to reduce the time and effort required to orchestrate attacks, lowering the barriers for less experienced attackers. Some experts warn that AI could soon carry out fully automated attacks, while others believe the immediate risks of AI speeding up and increasing the volume of scams should be the focus.
Finally, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has an unusual work schedule, juggling his role at Google with his position as the founder of a multibillion-dollar startup. Hassabis packs his day with back-to-back meetings and then begins a second workday at 10 p.m., according to Fortune. "I don't sleep very much," Hassabis said on Fortune's Titans and Disruptors of Industry podcast.
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