Science & Technology
AI Researchers Warn Against Humanizing Technology Amid OpenAI’s New Medical AI Model Launch
April 22, 2026
AI Researchers Warn Against Humanizing Technology Amid OpenAI’s New Medical AI Model Launch
AI Researchers Warn Against Humanizing Technology Amid OpenAI’s New Medical AI Model Launch —————————— Experts have raised concerns about the use of human-like terminology when describing artificial intelligence, warning that such language could mislead the public into believing AI systems…
Humanoid robot sets new half marathon record at Beijing race
April 20, 2026
Humanoid robot sets new half marathon record at Beijing race
Humanoid robot sets new half marathon record at Beijing race ——————————————– A humanoid robot developed by Chinese technology firm Honor has set a new world record in a half marathon in Beijing, outperforming human runners in a landmark demonstration of…
AI-Driven Job Loss Risks Grow as Energy Pressures Intensify, Analysis Warns
April 19, 2026
AI-Driven Job Loss Risks Grow as Energy Pressures Intensify, Analysis Warns
AI-Driven Job Loss Risks Grow as Energy Pressures Intensify, Analysis Warns ——————————————– The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence could accelerate large-scale job losses, particularly as rising energy costs and slowing global growth increase pressure on businesses to automate, according to…
Digital Media Warfare Raises Questions Over the Role of “Trends” in Shaping Truth
April 19, 2026
Digital Media Warfare Raises Questions Over the Role of “Trends” in Shaping Truth
Digital Media Warfare Raises Questions Over the Role of “Trends” in Shaping Truth ——————————————————— Debate is intensifying over the influence of media in the digital age, as the rapid spread of content on social platforms fuels what analysts describe as…
New EU-proposed measures require Google to share search data with rivals
April 19, 2026
New EU-proposed measures require Google to share search data with rivals
New EU-proposed measures require Google to share search data with rivals ————————— The European Commission on Thursday set out proposed measures that would require Google to provide third-party search engines access to key search data under the EU’s Digital Markets…
EU launches age verification app as Europe moves to restrict children’s access to social media
April 16, 2026
EU launches age verification app as Europe moves to restrict children’s access to social media
EU launches age verification app as Europe moves to restrict children’s access to social media —————————————– The European Union is preparing to roll out a new age verification application aimed at restricting children’s access to social media platforms, as policymakers…
New Study Challenges Traditional Understanding of Supervolcano Systems
April 15, 2026
New Study Challenges Traditional Understanding of Supervolcano Systems
New Study Challenges Traditional Understanding of Supervolcano Systems ———————————- A new scientific study has reshaped understanding of how supervolcanoes form and operate, suggesting their underground magma systems are more diffuse and dynamic than previously believed. Research conducted by the Chinese…
Anthropic’s “Mythos” AI Sparks Cybersecurity Fears as Company Limits Release
April 12, 2026
Anthropic’s “Mythos” AI Sparks Cybersecurity Fears as Company Limits Release
Anthropic’s “Mythos” AI Sparks Cybersecurity Fears as Company Limits Release ——————————— Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has developed a new system reportedly capable of identifying software vulnerabilities across major operating systems and web browsers, raising concerns among cybersecurity experts and policymakers…
Nearly Half of Young German Muslims Hold Radical Islamist Views Driven by AI-Powered Propaganda
April 9, 2026
Nearly Half of Young German Muslims Hold Radical Islamist Views Driven by AI-Powered Propaganda
Nearly Half of Young German Muslims Hold Radical Islamist Views Driven by AI-Powered Propaganda —————————————— A March 2026 German government-backed study reveals nearly 45% of Muslims under 40 hold overt or latent Islamist views, largely fueled by AI-generated content and…
US Jury Orders Meta to Pay $375 Million Over Child Safety Failures
April 9, 2026
US Jury Orders Meta to Pay $375 Million Over Child Safety Failures
US Jury Orders Meta to Pay $375 Million Over Child Safety Failures ———————————– A U.S. jury has ordered Meta to pay $375 million in civil penalties after finding the company failed to adequately protect children on its social media platforms,…