Science & Technology

Scientists Develop Ultra-Precise Atomic Clock Using Lutetium —————– Researchers have developed an ultra-precise atomic clock based on lutetium that could lose or gain less than one second over 300 billion years, according to its developers. The clock uses transitions between…

OpenAI delays release of GPT-6.1 Astra after safety concerns emerge ——————————————- OpenAI has postponed the planned release of its GPT-6.1 Astra artificial intelligence model after internal safety evaluations raised concerns about its ability to remain within authorized limits and consistently…

Researchers Warn of Growing Concerns Over AI Self-Improvement and the Need for Oversight —————————————— Technology experts are raising concerns about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the possibility of future systems capable of significantly improving their own capabilities, urging…

New Study Suggests Sun, Moon’s Gravity May Influence Slow Earthquakes ——————————- A new scientific study has proposed a possible explanation for how the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon may contribute to some slow earthquakes, in which geological faults…

UNESCO Warns AI Is Making Reliable Information More Important Than Ever ———————————– UNESCO has warned that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is increasing the spread of manipulated and misleading content, making universal access to reliable information increasingly important. Marking…

Astronomers Discover Exoplanet Orbiting Opposite to Its Star’s Rotation ————————————————- A team of astronomers has discovered an unusual exoplanet whose orbit moves in the opposite direction to the rotation of its host star, a rare phenomenon that could provide new…

20 Countries Call for Global AI Oversight Body to Address Emerging Risks ———————————— Twenty countries and the European Union have called for stronger international cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI), including the possible creation of a global institution responsible for setting…

UN Chief Warns of AI Misuse in Spreading Hate Speech and Violence ———————————————— United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has highlighted concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in spreading hate speech, misinformation, and content that can fuel…

Report: AI Misuse Raises Concerns Over Surveillance of Uyghur Diaspora Communities ———————————————- A new threat-intelligence report by artificial intelligence company Anthropic has highlighted concerns over the use of AI tools in operations aimed at monitoring, profiling, and influencing Uyghur communities…

OpenAI Reports Six Cases of Unexpected AI Behavior, Warns Alignment Challenges Remain —————————— OpenAI has published a new report detailing six cases of unexpected or concerning behavior observed in its artificial intelligence models, highlighting ongoing challenges in ensuring AI systems…