The Dangers of CS "Philanthrocapitalism"
Princeton University has a research center studying "digital technologies in public life," which runs a web site with commentary and analysis "from the digital frontier, written by the Center's faculty, students, and friends." Long-time Slashdot re.....»»
Opinion: The fire this time—facing the reality of climate change
COVID-19, invasive species, and the spread of persistent chemicals and plastics provide one form of evidence that we live on a planet with an interconnected biosphere. Dangers from one part of the planet find their way to other parts of the planet. O.....»»
Viewpoint: Migrants traveling through Mexico to the US follow news of dangers—but are not deterred
The world awoke one morning in late March 2023 to the news that at least 38 Central and South American migrants had died in a fire in a migrant detention center in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico......»»
Secret industry documents reveal that makers of PFAS "forever chemicals" covered up their health dangers
The chemical industry took a page out of the tobacco playbook when they discovered and suppressed their knowledge of health harms caused by exposure to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), according to an analysis of previously secret industry.....»»
Among AI dangers, deepfakes worry Microsoft president most
Brad Smith urges steps to curtail deepfakes "with an intent to deceive or defraud." Enlarge / An AI-generated image of a "wall of fake images." (credit: Stable Diffusion) On Thursday, Microsoft President Brad Smith annou.....»»
Despite the dangers, early humans risked life-threatening flintknapping injuries
Every day, hundreds of stone artifact enthusiasts around the world sit down and begin striking a stone with special tools attempting to craft the perfect arrowhead or knife. This craft is known as flintknapping, and for most, it is a skilled hobby or.....»»
France moves to ban smoking in woodlands to combat growing climate-related risk of mega fires
French lawmakers have voted to ban smoking in all forests and woods during the fire season, part of a series of proposed measures to tackle growing destruction and dangers from climate change-related blazes......»»
Vaccines using mRNA can protect farm animals against diseases traditional ones may not
While effective vaccines for COVID-19 should have heralded the benefits of mRNA vaccines, fear and misinformation about their supposed dangers circulated at the same time. These misconceptions about mRNA vaccines have recently spilled over into worri.....»»
Google"s "Godfather of AI" is afraid of the dangers that AI poses to humanity
Dr. Geoffrey Hinton has resigned from his post at Google to raise awareness about the dangers of artificial intelligence and to advocate for international regulations.Dr. Hinton is worried about ChatGPT and other AI technologiesOpenAI, which created.....»»
AI "godfather" Geoffrey Hinton warns of dangers as he quits Google
Geoffrey Hinton tells the BBC some of the dangers in the artificial intelligence field "are quite scary"......»»
AI pioneer quits Google to warn about the technology"s "dangers"
Geoffrey Hinton, who has been called the 'Godfather of AI,' confirmed Monday that he left his role at Google last week to speak out about the "dangers" of the technology he helped to develop......»»
Tackling e-cigarettes: One path forward in the fight against e-waste pollution
Mounting evidence over the past decade has signaled to the dangers of e-cigarette use for individual consumers. Recent research also argues that the risks don't end with the individual. E-waste generated from a host of electronic devices, e-cigarette.....»»
ChatGPT may hinder the cybersecurity industry
ChatGPT and its generative AI chatbot competitors present both benefits and dangers for cybersecurity. ChatGPT and its generative AI chatbot competitors present both benefits and dangers for cybersecurity.Read More.....»»
New approach estimates long-term coastal cliff loss
In parts of California's iconic mountainous coasts, breathtaking beauty is punctuated by brusque signs warning spectators to stay back from unstable cliffs. The dangers of coastal erosion are an all-too-familiar reality for the modern residents of th.....»»
What Is Xylazine? A Medical Toxicologist Explains How It Increases Overdose Risk and Why Narcan Can Still Save a Life
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned about the dangers of xylazine, but Narcan (naloxone) can still save people’s life during an overdose.....»»
Personal relationships could be key to ending distracted driving
A multifaceted approach — including strengthening laws and the use of interpersonal relationships to remind people of the dangers of not being attentive behind the wheel — could help put an end to the behavior......»»
The NCSC warns of the dangers of ChatGPT
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has issued a warning about the dangers of AI chatbots......»»
Avoiding the dangers of generative AI
Ways we can avoid the perils and reap the benefits of generative AI (artificial intelligence) models like ChatGPT Ways we can avoid the perils and reap the benefits of generative AI (artificial intelligence) models like ChatGPTRead More.....»»
Cultural burns can help protect koalas
Research into koala numbers before and after cultural burns on the world's second largest sand island has fueled a push to merge Aboriginal knowledge with cutting-edge science to mitigate the dangers of bushfires across Australia......»»
US unprepared for dangers posed by zoonotic diseases, new analysis concludes
The United States, the largest importer of wildlife in the world, is not prepared for future spread of animal-borne, or zoonotic, diseases due to gaps among governmental agencies designed to combat these threats, concludes a new analysis by researche.....»»
The dangers of unsupported applications
Are ageing technologies and infrastructure threatening the security and productivity of your business? A recent investigation by the National Audit Office (NAO – UK’s independent public spending watchdog) revealed that the Department for Envi.....»»