Why Kant Wouldn’t Fear AI
A key aspect of how we think separates us from even the most advanced AI The philosophical world is busy making plans to mark the 300th birthday next year of the German philosopher Immanuel Kant. Non-philosophers might be forgiven f.....»»
Living in fear on Italy"s Campi Flegrei volcano
As a child, Alfredo Colato cooked eggs on this southern Italian volcano. Today, he is poised to flee Campi Flegrei, as experts warn earthquakes rocking his hometown could herald an eruption......»»
EVgo knows that DC fast charging is still rough, so it’s fixing more stations
It's a tricky thing, telling customers that your stations are far from perfect. Enlarge / If my dad had been able to show me the intricate dance between smartphone app, car, cable, and station, perhaps my first outing wouldn't ha.....»»
Family planning and the fear of missing out
Keeping up with the Joneses—social envy—can push people toward things they might otherwise avoid, like buying a car they can't afford or building an extension they don't need......»»
Q&A: Can AI in school actually help students be more creative and self-directed?
One fear about generative artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, is that students will outsource their creative work and critical thinking to it. But Katie Davis, a University of Washington associate professor in the Information School, is also in.....»»
After summer"s extreme weather, more Americans see climate change as a culprit, AP-NORC poll shows
Kathleen Maxwell has lived in Phoenix for more than 20 years, but this summer was the first time she felt fear, as daily high temperatures soared to 110 degrees or hotter and kept it up for a record-shattering 31 consecutive days......»»
Dealers fear Cash for Clunkers scenario as EV credit transfer nears
Starting in 2024, eligible EV buyers will be able to transfer federal tax credits to dealers and use those funds as a down payment. Dealers, anxiously awaiting details on the process, are worried about a Cash for Clunkers scenario that could leave th.....»»
Grisham, Martin join authors suing OpenAI: “There is nothing fair about this” [Updated]
Authors claim ChatGPT wouldn’t exist without their books. Enlarge / George R.R. Martin at an HBO Max screening. (credit: Amy Sussman/GA / Contributor | The Hollywood Reporter) Yesterday, popular authors including John.....»»
Grisham, Martin join authors suing OpenAI: “There is nothing fair about this”
Authors claim ChatGPT wouldn’t exist without their books. Enlarge / George R.R. Martin at an HBO Max screening. (credit: Amy Sussman/GA / Contributor | The Hollywood Reporter) Yesterday, popular authors including John.....»»
Olefins from carbon dioxide and hydrogen: Green chemistry under fluctuating conditions
Wouldn't it be an elegant solution to use the substance that is most damaging to the climate and threatens the future as a raw material for economic goods and everyday items? In fact, carbon dioxide (CO2), an unavoidable byproduct of civilization, is.....»»
I bought Nvidia’s worst-value GPU, but I don’t regret it
The Nvidia graphics card I ended up buying isa terrible value, but I still wouldn't have chosen AMD if I had to make the same decision again......»»
Apple announces more iOS 17 features coming later this year: Apple Music updates, Apple ID proximity sign-in, more
iOS 17 is coming on September 18 after three months of beta testing. We already knew that there were some iOS 17 features that wouldn’t launch until later this year, but Apple has now published an in-depth breakdown with more details. According to.....»»
Why Kant Wouldn’t Fear AI
A key aspect of how we think separates us from even the most advanced AI The philosophical world is busy making plans to mark the 300th birthday next year of the German philosopher Immanuel Kant. Non-philosophers might be forgiven f.....»»
New survey shows emotional toll of AI anxiety, employee monitoring
Some workers fear that AI will replace them and resent being monitored at work. The threat of losing a job to artificial intelligence is taking a toll on employee mental health, according to a new survey from the American Psychological Associat.....»»
Alaskan fishers fear another bleak season as crab populations dwindle in warming waters
Gabriel Prout worked four seasons on his father's crab boat, the Silver Spray, before joining his two brothers in 2020 to buy a half-interest plus access rights for a snow crab fishery that's typically the largest and richest in the Bering Sea. Then.....»»
Dyson Labor Day sale: haircare, fans and cordless vacuums
We've gathered the best Labor Day deals for Dyson devices, including hair dryers, purifying fans, and cordless vacuums. You wouldn't want to miss these offers......»»
In appreciation of Apple’s meticulous approach to new product launches
Yesterday, Tesla unveiled its new Model 3, the biggest revision to its second-most popular car since its debut in 2017. If you missed the news, I wouldn’t blame you. Tesla “announced” the new Model 3 with silent updates to its website in Europe.....»»
We"re more likely to break conservation rules when we see others doing it, scientists say
Seeing other people break rules can make us act out in ways that we wouldn't on our own. Applying this psychological concept to fields like conservation could help explain why social influence causes people to make decisions that are harmful to the e.....»»
AMC original shows will temporarily come to Max in September
Warner Bros. Discovery and AMC announce a content deal that will bring original series like Killing Eve and Fear the Walking Dead to Max for a limited time......»»
Everything coming to Max (formerly HBO Max) in September 2023
From all seasons of Fear the Walking Dead and Killing Eve to the debut of Young Love, find out what's new on Max in September 2023......»»
Squeezed out: Bulgaria lavender oil makers fear EU laws
As a successful harvesting season yielding several hundred tons of lavender oil wraps up in Bulgaria—the world's top producer—the industry's future looks more gray than purple......»»