CNN 10 - December 4th Episode Notes

Introduction

• Host: Coy Wire
• Date: December 4th
• Student participation: Vocabulary word contribution

South Korea Developments

• President Yoon Suk-yold declared martial law.
  • Martial law: Temporary military rule during emergencies.
• Accusations against opposition party: Alleged sympathies with North Korea.
• Parliamentary Response:
  • Protests outside parliament.
  • Vote to block martial law.
• Note: Developing story, updates expected tomorrow.

Facial Recognition Technology

• Overview: Technology identifies individuals from images or videos.
  • Common uses: Unlocking phones, accessing wallets, airport verification.
• Concerns:
  • Privacy issues: Lack of consent, potential for misidentification.
  • Bias in algorithms: Some demographics affected more than others.
  • Regulation: Limited, with concerns over data misuse.
• Perspectives: Karen Seidman Becker, CEO of Clear
  • Advocates for everyday use of facial recognition.
  • Clear's technology: Used for fast-tracking airport experiences.
  • Innovations: Rolling out face-first technology, secure identity network.

Coral Reef Conservation

• Focus: Coral Gardeners, an organization restoring coral reefs.
  • Founded by Tichouan Bernicot in 2017.
  • Goal: Plant 1 million corals by 2025 (Odyssey 2025).
• Activities:
  • Locations: Ocean-based coral nurseries in Maurea.
  • Tasks: Installing underwater foundations, data collection on coral health.
  • Process: Coral gardening involves monitoring and transplanting healthy coral.

Nanopasta Innovation

• Study by UK Scientists: Creation of invisible nanopasta.
  • Size: Spaghetti strands 200x thinner than human hair.
  • Method: Electric charge technique using flour and liquid.
  • Potential Uses: Smart bandages, bone regeneration, not for eating.

Vocabulary Words

• Unscrupulous (Daniel, Neville High School): Lack of moral principles.
• Cogitate (Mrs. Gibson's class, Bernice Eyre Middle School): Deep thought.

Shout-out

• Northwest Cabarrus Middle School in Concord, North Carolina.
• Encouragement: "Rise up" and have an awesome day.

End Note: Stay tuned for tomorrow’s episode for more updates and stories.