Why We Should All Be Worried About ‘Chokepoint Capitalism’
The practice ultimately results in higher prices for customers and lower wages for workers Ten minutes into our Zoom call, Cory Doctorow’s voice begins to stutter. His internet connection is giving out—first the audio goes, an.....»»
Zoom denies training AI on calls without consent
The company updates its terms of service after a backlash from worried users......»»
Even the Pope is worried about AI and its “disruptive possibilities”
Papal communiqué warns of AI produced "at the expense of the most fragile and excluded." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Discussion about artificial intelligence is everywhere these days—even the Vatican. On Tuesday, P.....»»
Frackers can use dangerous chemicals without disclosure due to “Halliburton loophole”
Facking industry exempt from disclosure of 28 chemicals regulated by federal law. A fracking rig targets the Marcellus Shale. (credit: Wikimedia Commons) For almost 20 years, US public-health advocates have worried that.....»»
Reed Jobs" Yosemite plans using venture capitalism to fight cancer
Reed Jobs, son of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, has launched Yosemite, a $200M venture capital firm taking aim at cancer treatments.Reed Jobs [Emerson Collective]The 31-year-old Reed Jobs' creation, named after the national park where his parents got.....»»
Meta AI personas might be the most important ChatGPT rival yet, and you should be worried
ChatGPT continues to be the main generative AI product, even though alternatives exist. Google has Bard, and it’s experimenting with an AI search engine as … The post Meta AI personas might be the most important ChatGPT rival yet, and you.....»»
New AI systems collide with copyright law
Artists are worried that their work is being fed into AI systems and are taking legal action......»»
Researchers find little evidence of cheating with online, unsupervised exams
When Iowa State University switched from in-person to remote learning halfway through the spring semester of 2020, psychology professor Jason Chan was worried. Would unsupervised, online exams unleash rampant cheating?.....»»
After Secret Invasion, I’m worried Loki season 2 might stink
The Secret Invasion finale is almost upon us, with episode 6 set to premiere on Disney Plus on Wednesday. But there’s nothing exciting about the … The post After Secret Invasion, I’m worried Loki season 2 might stink appeared first.....»»
Why are actors so worried about AI?
The US actors' union says artificial intelligence poses an "existential threat" to the profession......»»
WHO worried bird flu might adapt to humans "more easily"
The World Health Organization warned Wednesday that the recent surge in bird flu outbreaks among mammals could help the virus spread more easily among humans......»»
Ohio train derailment, clean-up resulted in high levels of some gases, study shows
A freight train carrying industrial chemicals derailed near East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023, and to avoid explosions, authorities conducted a controlled release and burned the cars' contents. Residents were worried about their health and the e.....»»
Bill Gates says AI risks are real but nothing we can"t handle
Bill Gates sounds less worried than some other executives in Silicon Valley about the risks of artificial intelligence......»»
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 won’t be as fragile as its predecessor
If you’re worried about the durability of foldable phones, it seems that Samsung will be addressing that with the Galaxy Z Flip 5. Samsung is expected to officially announce their next-gen series of foldable phones in the not-so-distant.....»»
DuckDuckGo’s Windows browser is here to protect your privacy
Worried about the ways you’re tracked online? DuckDuckGo’s privacy-focused web browser has just arrived on Windows, and you can try the free public beta today......»»
How inequality shapes the experience of a heatwave
When the mercury rises, does your anxiety rise with it? If so, you are not alone. According to the UK's Office for National Statistics, three-quarters of British people are worried about climate change and 43% claim to experience anxiety about the st.....»»
Worried you"re spending too much time on your phone? Study seeks to answer this complex question
Look around and it's clear that people have become devoted to digital technologies such as mobile phones. Whether its Facebook, Instagram or any of the myriad other platforms available today, many are concerned that they or their loved ones are spend.....»»
Weirdly, a NASA official says fixed-price contracts do the agency “no good”
"What really makes me worried is that I think it shows where the heart of the agency is." Six of the 18 reusable space shuttle engines NASA has in storage. Each will be used once by the SLS rocket, then discarded. (credit: NASA).....»»
Vision Pro isn’t on sale yet, but I’m already worried I might have to return it
Apple unveiled the $3,499 Vision Pro last week, and I’m ready to buy one the moment it’s out. I was already set on experiencing Apple’s … The post Vision Pro isn’t on sale yet, but I’m already worried I might have.....»»
Worried about the FBI’s deepfake warning? Follow these expert tips
The FBI says deepfake crimes are rising. We talked to experts across the board, and they have some critical advice to keep you safe in a hostile online world......»»
YouTube TV password sharing — is that even a thing?
Folks worried about a YouTube TV crackdown on password sharing need to remember that a Google account isn't the same as a Netflix account......»»