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East Africa researchers employ AI to address mental health crisis —————————- Researchers in East Africa are using artificial intelligence to help address a growing mental health crisis by training chatbots to recognize distress in local languages, according to a report…

World losing pace to keep up with potential AI risks, expert warns —————————– A leading AI safety researcher has warned that the world may not have sufficient time to prepare for the risks posed by rapidly advancing artificial intelligence systems.…

AI Race Placing Huge Burden on Environment, Experts Warn ——————————– The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is raising growing concerns among scientists and environmental experts about its impact on the climate, even as technology companies argue that AI could help…

Schools Embracing AI Tools Amid Skeptics Growing Concerns Over Future of Education ———————————— Governments around the world are rapidly introducing generative artificial intelligence tools into schools and universities, even as educators, researchers and children’s advocates warn about potential risks to…

AI showing signs of self-preservation, expert warns urging action to tighten grip on this technology ————————- A pioneer of AI has expressed criticism for calls to grant the technology rights, warning that it was showing signs of self-preservation and humans…

Scientists Find New Uses for Food Waste in Farming and Health ——————————– Scientists are uncovering new ways to turn food waste into valuable resources for sustainable agriculture and health innovation, according to recent studies published by the American Chemical Society…

Musk’s xAI, El Salvador announce world’s first nationwide AI education program —————————- US-based artificial intelligence firm xAI announced a partnership Thursday with the government of El Salvador to roll out the world’s first nationwide AI-powered education program, Anadolu Agency reported.…

OpenAI Enhances ChatGPT Customization with New Friendly Tone Settings —————————- OpenAI has announced a significant update to ChatGPT’s personalization features, allowing users to set a more friendly and enthusiastic tone for the AI’s responses. According to reports from TechCrunch, this…

AI Voice Cloning: A New Frontier for Extremist Propaganda ——————– Extremist movements are leveraging generative AI to “supercharge” their digital reach, according to a recent report by The Guardian. Analysts warn that militant groups, ranging from neo-Nazis to the Islamic…

AI Could Create Massive Job Displacements in UK as Survey Warn of Possible AI Burst in 2026 ————————————– The widespread adoption of AI technology is likely to displace people from jobs in a way seen during the Industrial Revolution, the…