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AI Chatbot Given Power to Close “Distressing” Chats
August 19, 2025
AI Chatbot Given Power to Close “Distressing” Chats
AI Chatbot Given Power to Close “Distressing” Chats ————————– The AI company Anthropic has given its advanced chatbot, Claude Opus 4, the ability to end conversations that it finds “distressing,” The Guardian reported. This move, announced on Monday, is part…
NASA and ISRO’s Record-Breaking Radar Antenna Unfurled in Orbit
August 18, 2025
NASA and ISRO’s Record-Breaking Radar Antenna Unfurled in Orbit
NASA and ISRO’s Record-Breaking Radar Antenna Unfurled in Orbit —————————– NASA has successfully deployed the record-breaking radar antenna for its NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite, a joint Earth science project with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), SciTech Daily…
AI Breakthrough Accelerates Atom Assembly for Quantum Computing
August 18, 2025
AI Breakthrough Accelerates Atom Assembly for Quantum Computing
AI Breakthrough Accelerates Atom Assembly for Quantum Computing …………….. Artificial intelligence has been used to rapidly arrange arrays of atoms, a development that could advance the future of quantum computing, Dig Watch reported. A team led by physicist Jian-Wei Pan…
Iraq’s higher education embraces AI era: Promise and obstacles
August 17, 2025
Iraq’s higher education embraces AI era: Promise and obstacles
Iraq’s higher education embraces AI era: Promise and obstacles ——————————– Based on a report by Shafaq News, Iraq is making a significant move into the age of artificial intelligence with the establishment of new colleges and academic programs. The Ministry…
New “Black Metal” Device Generates 15x More Solar Electricity
August 17, 2025
New “Black Metal” Device Generates 15x More Solar Electricity
New “Black Metal” Device Generates 15x More Solar Electricity ——————————- Researchers at the University of Rochester have developed a new type of solar thermoelectric generator (STEG) that is 15 times more efficient at converting sunlight into electricity than current devices,…
The Rise of Blue-Collar Jobs as AI Threatens Office Work
August 17, 2025
The Rise of Blue-Collar Jobs as AI Threatens Office Work
The Rise of Blue-Collar Jobs as AI Threatens Office Work ——————————– As artificial intelligence continues to advance, a new report suggests that skilled trades and blue-collar jobs are gaining popularity due to their relative immunity to automation, NBC News reported.…
AI-Powered Humanoid Robots Compete in World’s First Soccer Match
August 15, 2025
AI-Powered Humanoid Robots Compete in World’s First Soccer Match
AI-Powered Humanoid Robots Compete in World’s First Soccer Match ————————— The world’s first fully autonomous 5-v-5 soccer match played by AI-powered humanoid robots has taken place in Beijing, Anadolu Agency reported. The event was a preliminary for the World Humanoid…
‘Godfather of AI’ Warns of Superintelligence, Calls for ‘Maternal Instincts’ in Machines
August 15, 2025
‘Godfather of AI’ Warns of Superintelligence, Calls for ‘Maternal Instincts’ in Machines
‘Godfather of AI’ Warns of Superintelligence, Calls for ‘Maternal Instincts’ in Machines ———————————- Geoffrey Hinton, the renowned computer scientist often referred to as the “godfather of AI,” has issued a stark warning about the future of artificial intelligence, suggesting that…
Scientists Create Plastic That Decomposes in Deep Sea
August 14, 2025
Scientists Create Plastic That Decomposes in Deep Sea
Scientists Create Plastic That Decomposes in Deep Sea ———————————— According to an article from SciTech Daily, a new eco-friendly plastic called LAHB has been developed by scientists that can biodegrade in the deep ocean. Unlike conventional plastics that persist for…
AI Models in English Social Care at Risk of Gender Bias, Study Finds
August 13, 2025
AI Models in English Social Care at Risk of Gender Bias, Study Finds
AI Models in English Social Care at Risk of Gender Bias, Study Finds ————————————— Based on a report from Anadolu Agency, a new study has found that artificial intelligence (AI) models used by over half of England’s local councils in…