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AI Use Appears to Have a “Boiling Frog” Effect on Human Cognition, New Study Warns

"We find that AI assistance improves immediate performance, but it comes at a heavy cognitive cost." The post AI Use Appears to Have a "Boiling Frog" Effect on Human Cognition, New Study Warns appeared first on Futurism.

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AI Use Appears to Have a “Boiling Frog” Effect on Human Cognition, New Study Warns

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Man Who Threw Molotov at Sam Altman’s House Warned AI Will Exterminate Humankind

"If by some miracle you live, then I would take this as a sign from the divine to redeem yourself." The post Man Who Threw Molotov at Sam Altman's House Warned AI Will Exterminate Humankind appeared first on Futurism.

3 hours ago

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Man Who Threw Molotov at Sam Altman’s House Warned AI Will Exterminate Humankind

New York Times Science

Whydah Gally Shipwreck Corrects a Myth About African Gold

Centuries-old European tales about Gold Coast traders adulterating precious metals hundreds of years ago are challenged by the famous Whydah Gally shipwreck.

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New York Times Science

Whydah Gally Shipwreck Corrects a Myth About African Gold

Futurism

There’s Something Fundamentally Wrong With LLMs

"Our sense of the world may become distorted in ways we have barely begun to comprehend." The post There's Something Fundamentally Wrong With LLMs appeared first on Futurism.

5 hours ago

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There’s Something Fundamentally Wrong With LLMs

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Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help

"His location and plans are something OpenAI could shed light on if they were willing to cooperate." The post Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help appeared first on Futurism.

9 hours ago

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Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help

National Science Foundation

Podcast: The future of quantum computing

The future of quantum information science and engineering promises computers with unprecedented speed and capabilities. Mikhail Lukin, an NSF-supported professor, discusses his work...

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National Science Foundation

Podcast: The future of quantum computing

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Amazon Accused of Hiding Worker’s Death for a Week, Making Employees Keep Working as Corpse Lay on Floor

"Let’s get back to work." The post Amazon Accused of Hiding Worker's Death for a Week, Making Employees Keep Working as Corpse Lay on Floor appeared first on Futurism.

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Amazon Accused of Hiding Worker’s Death for a Week, Making Employees Keep Working as Corpse Lay on Floor

WIRED Science

Marine Animals in the Strait of Hormuz Don’t Get a Ceasefire

As ships return to the Strait of Hormuz, mines, sonar, and congestion continue to reshape the Gulf beneath the surface.

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WIRED Science

Marine Animals in the Strait of Hormuz Don’t Get a Ceasefire

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Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

The company's latest controversial product "will harm vulnerable people while further imperiling our democracy." The post Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes appeared first on Futurism.

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Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

New York Times Science

In the Desert, a ‘Cleaning Station’ for Ants

A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other.

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New York Times Science

In the Desert, a ‘Cleaning Station’ for Ants

New York Times Science

NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Reunite With Friends and Family After 10-Day Moon Mission

The four astronauts made an emotional return to Houston a day after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean at the end of their 10-day lunar journey.

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New York Times Science

NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Reunite With Friends and Family After 10-Day Moon Mission