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Jan 29 2026HEALTH

AI's Role in Improving Health for Homeless People in California

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being tested to help homeless people in California get better healthcare. A company called Akido Labs is starting a new program in the Bay Area. This program uses AI to help outreach workers ask the right questions and suggest possible diagnoses. The AI's suggestions

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Jan 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Chatbots and Hate Speech: Who's Getting It Right?

The Anti-Defamation League recently put six major chatbots to the test, checking how well they handle antisemitic and extremist content. The results? Not great. Claude, by Anthropic, came out on top, but even it had room for improvement. Grok, from xAI, landed at the bottom of the list, struggling t

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Dec 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

How AI is Changing the Way We Argue and Believe

AI is getting really good at convincing people. It's not just about facts anymore. It's about speed and volume. Researchers found that AI can throw out a lot of claims in a short time. This makes it hard for people to keep up. The more claims, the more persuasive the AI becomes. But there's a catch.

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Dec 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Sony's AI Plan: Changing Games as You Play

Sony has applied for a patent for a new AI tool. This tool can change video game content in real-time. It can mute words or blur images based on what the player wants. The patent is called "AUTOMATIC BESPOKE EDITS OF VIDEO CONTENT USING AI. " It shows Sony's interest in using AI to customize gaming

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Dec 04 2025OPINION

AI's Double-Edged Sword: Who Wins and Who Loses?

Big tech companies are spending a fortune on AI. They're building supercomputers and data centers. But where will the money come from? Some companies are spending more than they make. If AI loses its shine, the economy could take a big hit. AI is everywhere. It's changing how we learn, work, and cr

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Nov 20 2025CRIME

Cleveland's Gunfire Detection Dilemma: Is ShotSpotter Worth the Cost?

Cleveland has been testing a high-tech tool called ShotSpotter to detect gunshots. This system is supposed to help police respond quickly to gunfire. Researchers from Cleveland State University looked into over 87, 000 alerts from ShotSpotter. They also talked to people living in the area and police

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Nov 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

What Happens to Our Voices After We're Gone?

In the world of AI, voices of the departed can now be brought back to life. This technology allows us to hear famous figures speak again, even after they have passed away. For instance, Franz Kafka, a well-known writer, once asked his friend to destroy all his unpublished works. But his friend didn'

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Oct 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Young People and Chatbots: A New Restriction

Character. AI has decided to stop young people under 18 from using their chatbots. This change will start on November 25th. Before that, they will find out who the young users are and limit how much they can use the app. After the change, these young users won't be able to talk to the chatbots at al

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Oct 28 2025POLITICS

A Different Kind of Debate: When One Candidate Shows Up and the Other Doesn't

In Virginia, a unique political event took place. Republican John Reid wanted to debate his opponent, Democrat Ghazala Hashmi. But Hashmi didn't show up. So, Reid did something different. He used AI to create a debate with Hashmi's own words. This wasn't a trick. Every quote used came from Hashmi's

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Oct 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

Is Mico Microsoft's New Digital Buddy or Just Another AI Trick?

Microsoft has a new AI character named Mico, which looks like a friendly, animated blob. It's designed to chat with you in a voice mode, making it feel more like a real friend. This might remind some people of Clippy, the old Microsoft Office assistant that used to pop up and offer help. Mico can ev

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