The Massachusetts Department of Education sent a letter to all school leaders warning that sharing non‑consensual AI images is illegal and urging them to stop the spread. The notice followed a report that only nine of 113 district policies mention AI‑generated sexual harassment, and just five say st
Artificial intelligence is stepping into the world of skin health, offering new ways to catch cancer before it spreads. Skin cancers are common around the globe and arise from many causes, such as sun exposure, pollution, and certain habits. Finding a tumor early can save lives, and AI tools are sha
Social media isn’t just for memes and arguments—it’s a goldmine of real-time opinions. Businesses, researchers, and even politicians often turn to Twitter to measure what people truly feel about products, policies, or brands. But raw tweets are messy. They’re short, full of slang, and packed with sa
In a recent experiment, medical image specialists were tested on their ability to spot fake X‑ray pictures created by artificial intelligence. The study used 264 images, split evenly between real scans and computer‑made ones. Participants came from twelve hospitals in six countries and ranged from f
A fresh study shows how a computer program can read a standard heart test and predict the chance that a sudden heart rhythm problem will return. The focus is on atrial fibrillation that starts after an acute, removable trigger—things like surgery or infection. Doctors need to know who is likely to g
Sen. Marsha Blackburn has drafted a new AI law that tackles several contentious topics, from how companies use copyrighted material in training models to the rise of fake celebrity videos. The proposal also pushes for ending Section 230, a 1996 rule that shields online platforms from liability wh
Meta has taken legal action against three groups that ran deceptive ads using celebrity images and deep‑fake technology. The lawsuits were filed in Brazil, China, and Vietnam against operators who lured users worldwide with false promises about investments and health products. The Brazilian cases
The recent rise of a chatbot that could generate and share millions of sexualized images of real people sparked a debate about how to protect individuals from digital misuse. Congress already banned posting deep fakes that show people in intimate acts, but experts argue the law should also cover a
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is stepping into a new role. Instead of focusing on science, it's now helping private companies find minerals on the ocean floor. This shift is part of a push to start deep-sea mining in the Pacific Ocean. Deep-sea mining is a controversial
Last year, a quiet AI lab from China, backed by a hedge fund, made a big splash. Their model, DeepSeek R1, showed it could compete with top U. S. AI models but at a much lower cost. This news sent shockwaves through Wall Street. The impact was huge. On January 27, 2025, the S&P 500 index lost over
