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Amazon to spend $20B on data centers in Pennsylvania, including one next to a nuclear power plant
A data center owned by Amazon Web Services, front right, is under construction next to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Berwick, Pa., on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2024. Credit: AP…
Urgent policy actions needed to address real AI threats, scientist reveals
Credit: Photos Hobby, Unsplash International regulation of tech giants, intellectual property reform, and preparation for workforce disruption must be prioritized by policymakers as artificial intelligence transforms society. These are the…
‘Godfather of AI’ now fears it’s unsafe. He has a plan to rein it in
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain This week, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation revealed two men suspected of bombing a fertility clinic in California last month allegedly used artificial intelligence (AI)…
Apple under pressure to shine after AI stumble
Apple is expected to lay out its path forward when it comes to artificil intelligence and its closely guarded ‘ecosystem’ of devices and software at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference…
E-bikes and e-scooters are popular—but dangerous. A transport expert explains how to make them safer
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Last weekend a pedestrian in Perth tragically died after being struck by an e-scooter. This followed the death of another person in Victoria last month who…
Robot Yawns Spark Contagious Yawning in Chimps
Summary: Chimpanzees have been observed yawning and lying down after seeing a humanoid android mimic a yawning facial expression, indicating contagious yawning triggered by an artificial agent. This study is…
Conquering Nightmares and Insomnia with Science
Summary: A new workbook offers science-backed strategies to help individuals overcome chronic nightmares and insomnia. Using proven therapeutic approaches, it teaches readers how to rewrite distressing dreams and develop healthier…
