Earth's magnetic field has anomaly!

 As the seniors were discussing, the earth's magnetic field is constantly changing, and every 200,000 or so years, on average, it reverses! Compasses will point south someday, as they have many times in earth's history. 

From computer simulations, one thing that happens before a reversal is the earth's overall magnetic field weakens, and then anomalies in the field begin to form - small regions of the field where it begins to reverse itself, due to complex fluid dynamics going on in the earth's liquid iron outer-core. Scientists are identifying such anomalies, suggesting that the weakening field (the has in fact decreased at a quick pace over the last few centuries) may be getting set for a full reversal! This is something to follow in the coming years, to see how the field evolves. 

Get up to speed with AI - it will affect some 40% of jobs globally

 A new report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concludes that AI will affect nearly 40% of jobs around the world. In developed countries, it is expected to impact as high as 60% of jobs! These are staggering numbers that will have a profound impact on people's lives in every country around the world, eliminating many while increasing productivity, which is the driver for nearly any company. Some tech leaders say the effect AI will have on humanity is on par with the effect fire had - that is, how shall we say...BIG! 

For students, this means there is a new pressure to become acquainted with and learn how to use AI in creative ways. It means finding jobs where showing actual, real humanity will be irreplaceable. No one can predict how this will turn out. The implementation of AI into the global economy will evolve quickly, and without feelings. It will be a multi-trillion dollar industry, so many are looking at how they can profit from the development of AI. This is already a big part of your world, and is about to become one of teh most dominant pieces of your world, whether you like it or not.