AI Poses Doomsday Risks—But That Doesn’t Mean We Shouldn’t Talk About Present Harms Too
Addressing the current problems with AI could help prevent extinction threats, experts argue. In May, more than 100 artificial intelligence (AI) professors, including some of the field’s leading experts, scholars from other ar.....»»
Apple Intelligence has a waitlist in iOS 18.1, here’s why
iOS 18.1 is here, and it brings the first set of Apple Intelligence features. But if you’ve updated your iPhone, you might have noticed that AI access requires joining a waitlist. Here’s why. more….....»»
Don’t fall for AI scams cloning cops’ voices, police warn
AI scammers impersonating cops sound “scary” and “real,” victim warned. AI is giving scammers a more convincing way to impersonate police, reports show. Just last week, th.....»»
Hospitals adopt error-prone AI transcription tools despite warnings
OpenAI’s Whisper tool may add fake text to medical transcripts, investigation finds. On Saturday, an Associated Press investigation revealed that OpenAI's Whisper transcription.....»»
Apple releases iOS 18.1, macOS 15.1 with Apple Intelligence
The late, staggered public release of Apple's AI suite begins. Today, Apple released iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, and watchOS 11.1. The iPho.....»»
GDP is an outdated way of measuring the health of the economy. It doesn"t reflect the health of people or the planet
Economics and economic policy need a rethink. This is clear from the scale of inequality, joblessness, insecurity and environmental disasters we see in the world......»»
My family lived the horrors of Native American boarding schools. Why Biden"s apology doesn"t go far enough
I am a direct descendant of family members that were forced as children to attend either a U.S. government-operated or church-run Indian boarding school. They include my mother, all four of my grandparents and the majority of my great-grandparents......»»
Study reveals AI filters" influence on perceived attractiveness
We can use them to alter lighting, smooth out our complexion and even change our hair color, but now researchers have found that AI facial filters, when used in real time, could even have the power to influence who we are attracted to......»»
New insights into cancer risks from chemicals in fire smoke
Derek Urwin has a special stake in his work as a cancer control researcher. After undergraduate studies in applied mathematics at UCLA, he became a firefighter. His inspiration to launch a second career as a scientist was the loss of his brother, Isa.....»»
The next Google Pixels may have major camera upgrades
A massive leak from Google's gChips division hints at loads of upcoming features in the Pixel 10 and Pixel 11, including AI video editing......»»
How to play split screen in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 hasn't given up split-screen multiplayer, but it doesn't make it easy to access now. Here's how you can play on the same screen......»»
Google expands AI Overviews to over 100 more countries
Google announced on Monday that it is expanding its AI Overview feature to search result pages in seven languages and more than 100 countries......»»
Which class should you pick in Dragon Age: The Veilguard?
Dragon Age: The Veilguard will present you with three classes to pick from, but no way to try them out. Here is an overview of each so you know which to pick......»»
"Wonder Drug" Explores Thalidomide’s Secret History and Harms in the U.S.
In her book Wonder Drug, Jennifer Vanderbes explores the history of thalidomide’s secret history—and harms—in the U.S......»»
Don’t Panic. AI Isn’t Coming to End Scientific Exploration
Science is filled with tools that once seemed revolutionary and are now just part of the research tool kit. That time may have come for artificial intelligence.....»»
AI Regulation and the Challenges of Misinformation in the 2024 Presidential Election
The next U.S. president will have to contend with regulations around AI—and the electorate is already facing AI-generated misinformation......»»
Apple launches the iPhone into the AI era with free software update
Apple launches the iPhone into the AI era with free software update.....»»
macOS Sequoia 15.1 now available with Apple Intelligence and these new features
Apple has released the next big update for the Mac: macOS Sequoia 15.1. This brings the first wave of Apple Intelligence features to the Mac, plus some non-AI upgrades. Here’s everything that’s new. more….....»»
Are we on the verge of a self-improving AI explosion?
An AI that makes better AI could be "the last invention that man need ever make." If you read enough science fiction, you've probably stumbled on the concept of an emergent artifi.....»»
Mullvad beefs up its defense against AI surveillance and censorship
Mullvad beefs up its defense against AI surveillance and censorship.....»»
iOS 18.1 & iPadOS 18.1 review: baby steps with Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence arrives one month into iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, bringing a few of the anticipated Apple Intelligence features to iPhones and iPads, but there's nothing revolutionary about Apple's AI push.iOS 18.1 & iPadOS 18.1 review: Apple Intellige.....»»