People are questioning how governments, drug makers, and health experts talked about COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic. They believe important facts were left out, and people weren't fully informed before getting vaccinated. The focus has moved from science to ethics. Critics say the long-term effects of mRNA vaccines weren't clearly explained, especially how th...
People are trying to make money by changing the climate. They want to reflect sunlight to cool the Earth. But this is risky business. Scientists have been studying this idea for years. They call it sunlight reflection methods, or SRM. It might help some countries deal with extreme heat. But it's not a simple solution. Private companies are jumping into this field. T...
Tourists might not always rush back to human service when robots fail. That's what a recent study found out. The study looked at how people feel when robots don't work right. It also checked if people trust technology and how much they can handle when things go wrong. The study used a survey to ask tourists about their experiences. They wanted to know if people pref...
Minneapolis is at a crossroads, with policing and public safety at the heart of the upcoming mayoral election. The city has faced significant challenges since the murder of George Floyd in 2020, including rising crime rates, a demoralized police force, and a public that has struggled to trust law enforcement. The current police chief, Brian O’Hara, took over a depar...
The bond between doctors and patients is weakening. In the past, people trusted their doctors completely. Now, only 44% of Americans think the care they get is good or excellent. This isn't just about recent issues like COVID-19 or vaccine skepticism. It's been a long time coming. Back in the 1920s and '30s, doctors started to save lives with antibiotics. This was a...
The UK's finance minister, Rachel Reeves, is in a bit of trouble. She's supposed to be the one setting the rules, but it turns out she didn't follow them herself. Reeves owns a house in London that she rents out. But she forgot to get a special license for it. This license costs about $1, 300 and is supposed to protect tenants. Now, people are asking how she could fo...
Minnesota's Governor Walz has decided to bring in outside help to check up on Medicaid programs. This move comes after some people were caught trying to cheat the system. The state wants to make sure that the money meant for those who need it most is being used correctly. The state has picked a company called Optum to look into 14 programs that are at risk of being ...
Robin Smith, a former Tennessee state representative, has been ordered to serve eight months in prison. This comes after she admitted guilt in a case involving a business that used public funds. Smith's actions were part of a larger scheme that also led to the conviction of a former House speaker and his chief of staff. Smith's downfall began when she agreed to coop...
Microsoft has recently integrated Copilot into the Game Bar, a feature designed to assist gamers with queries and in-game guidance. However, concerns have been raised about how this AI assistant operates, particularly regarding the collection and use of gameplay data. A user on the ResetEra forums claimed that the Copilot assistant was automatically sending gameplay...
The U. S. government has big plans for AI. They want to lead the world in AI technology. They have set goals to speed up innovation, improve infrastructure, and ensure fairness and safety. But rules alone won't make AI trustworthy. The problem is that rules without proof are not enough. Think about it like this: If companies could grade their own homework, would you...