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world2 months ago

FIDE investigates Kramnik over controversy surrounding late chess star Naroditsky

The International Chess Federation (Fide) is investigating Vladimir Kramnik for public attacks on Daniel Naroditsky, whose sudden death has sparked mourning and controversy in the chess community. Kramnik had accused Naroditsky of cheating without evidence, contributing to a toxic online environment. The incident has led to calls for Fide to address issues of online harassment and the darker side of digital chess, highlighting the emotional toll on players and the organization's credibility.

technology1 year ago

"Neuralink's First Brain-Chip Patient Plays Online Chess"

Elon Musk's Neuralink showcased its first patient, Noland Arbaugh, using a brain implant to play online chess, marking a significant milestone in the company's efforts to enable people to control computers with their thoughts. Arbaugh, who was paralyzed below the shoulder, expressed gratitude for the life-changing technology, although acknowledging that there are still challenges to overcome. While some experts caution that it's early days for the technology, the demonstration represents a positive step forward in the field of neural engineering.

business2 years ago

Chess.com and Tech Giants Top TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies List

Chess.com has been named in TIME's prestigious 100 Most Influential Companies of 2023 list as a "Disrupter" alongside Nvidia, Canva, Duolingo, Open AI, and Discord. The citation praises Chess.com for its "savvy and often comical marketing strategy" and notes how the site has grown into younger markets. Chess.com has seen an astonishing rise in popularity that has catapulted the game up the app charts, with its membership going past 140 million worldwide, representing a 355% increase since January 2020.