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Jan 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

UK Tightens Rules on Unwanted Sexual Images Online

The UK is stepping up its game against unwanted sexual images online. Starting now, tech companies must actively stop these images from being shared. This is part of the UK's Online Safety Act, which targets big platforms like Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and X. It also includes dating apps and adult

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Dec 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Boom: Big Spending, Bigger Risks?

AI is advancing fast, but not everyone is handling the risks well. That's what Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, shared at a recent event. He's optimistic about the tech but worried about the money side. Some companies are spending too much, too fast. This could lead to problems, even if the tech

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Nov 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Progress and the Shadow of Chemical Weapons

The world is moving fast with tech. From AI to robotaxis, new things are popping up everywhere. But with all this progress, there's a dark side. The UN's top boss, António Guterres, says it's getting easier to make and use chemical weapons. He's not happy about it. In fact, he's calling on countries

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Nov 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Ethics: A Board's Guide to Navigating the Unknown

AI is a hot topic right now. It can do amazing things, but it also has risks. Companies are rushing to use AI, but they need to be careful. Boards of directors have a big job here. They need to make sure AI is used safely and ethically. People are worried about AI. A recent study showed that many p

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Aug 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Big Win and Oops Moments in Health

AI is making waves in healthcare, both good and bad. Recently, AI has shown it can design new antibiotics. This is a big deal because it could help fight tough infections. But AI isn't perfect. Doctors who relied too much on AI for spotting cancer saw their skills drop when the tool was taken away.

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Apr 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Present Dangers: Why We Should Focus on Today's Risks

The conversation around AI often revolves around two main ideas. One is the idea of AI posing a huge threat to humanity in the future. The other is the idea of AI causing problems right now. Some people think that talking about AI's future threats might make us forget about the problems it's causing

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI in Science: A Slow and Steady Journey

This year, IT spending is projected to reach a whopping $5. 74 trillion worldwide, with a significant chunk dedicated to generative AI (Gen AI). While this technology can speed up research, it also comes with risks that James Fleming, CIO at the Francis Crick Institute, is keenly aware of. Fleming b

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Nov 01 2024HEALTH

Parents Trust ChatGPT More Than Doctors, Study Finds

Believe it or not, many parents are turning to AI like ChatGPT for healthcare advice. A recent study showed that these parents trust ChatGPT's health tips more than those from real doctors. Researchers found that when parents read health-related texts, they couldn't tell if a doctor or ChatGPT wrote

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

US Spy Agencies Get New AI Rules to Balance Power and Safety

The White House has rolled out new guidelines for U. S. national security and intelligence agencies on how to use artificial intelligence (AI). These rules aim to tap into AI's potential while keeping risks in check. The goal is to ensure these agencies can access the latest AI tech without misusing

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Oct 14 2024SCIENCE

When AI Experts Warn: Nobel Winners Speak Up on Risks

Imagine this: a scientist wins a big prize for something incredible they did. But right after, they say, "Hey, be careful! This thing we made could cause trouble." That's what happened with Geoffrey Hinton, a famous computer scientist who just won the Nobel Prize for his work on machine learning, al

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