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New Brain Learning System Uncovered, Shedding Light on Habits and Parkinson’s ————————— Scientists at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, University College London, have discovered a second brain learning system that explains how habits form and why they can be difficult to…

Meta considering replacement of humans with AI to assess privacy and societal risks —————————————– Meta is shifting from human-led to AI-driven risk assessments for its platforms, automating up to 90% of evaluations related to privacy, safety, and content integrity, Npr.org…

Malaysia’s AI Preachers Spark Debate on Religious Authority and Technology —————————————- The launch of AI-powered Islamic preachers in Malaysia, developed by former Islamic affairs minister Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, has ignited a debate over the role of technology in religious discourse,…

AI-powered surveillance in Xinjiang sparks global human rights alarm A growing international outcry is building over the sweeping digital surveillance system imposed on residents of China’s Xinjiang region, particularly targeting ethnic and religious minorities such as the Uyghurs. Human rights…

A groundbreaking study by the University of Geneva reveals that generative AI systems, including ChatGPT, scored an average of 82% on standardized emotional intelligence (EI) tests—surpassing the human average of 56%, Anadolu Agency reported. The research evaluated six AI models,…

At its annual developers’ conference, Google announced the U.S. rollout of “AI Mode,” a feature designed to make search queries feel like expert conversations, Arab News reported. This follows a 2.5-month testing period and integrates Gemini 2.5 into search algorithms.…

OpenAI’s ChatGPT has climbed to become the world’s fifth most-visited website in April 2025, Anadolu Agency reported citing data from Similarweb compiled by Anadolu Agency. Despite competition from the free and open-source Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek, ChatGPT regained its position…

New York-based Mount Sinai Hospital’s pioneering use of the HYDROS™ Robotic System—featuring AI-guided imaging and heat-free waterjet technology—exemplifies how artificial intelligence is transforming urological care. The system enables precise BPH tissue removal with next-day discharge, mirroring broader prostate cancer advancements…

Pope Leo XIV called on the Catholic Church to actively engage with the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI) during his first official address to the College of Cardinals, Anadolu Agency reported citing Vatican News. He emphasized the…

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, known for causing a major global IT outage last year, announced it will cut 5% of its workforce—around 500 jobs—citing efficiencies gained through artificial intelligence (AI), The Guardian reported. CEO George Kurtz stated AI is reshaping industries,…