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A Huge Survey of CEOs and Other Execs Just Found Something Damning About AI’s Effects on Productivity

The ever-elusive productivity gains strike back. The post A Huge Survey of CEOs and Other Execs Just Found Something Damning About AI's Effects on Productivity appeared first on Futurism.

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A Huge Survey of CEOs and Other Execs Just Found Something Damning About AI’s Effects on Productivity

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This ‘Machine Eye’ Could Give Robots Superhuman Reflexes

Running on a brain-like chip, the 'eye' could help robots and self-driving cars make split-second decisions. The post This ‘Machine Eye’ Could Give Robots Superhuman Reflexes appeared first on SingularityHub.

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This ‘Machine Eye’ Could Give Robots Superhuman Reflexes

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AI Will Destroy Millions of White Collars Jobs in the Coming Months, Andrew Yang Warns, Driving Surge of Personal Bankruptcies

"Do you sit at a desk and look at a computer much of the day? Take this very seriously." The post AI Will Destroy Millions of White Collars Jobs in the Coming Months, Andrew Yang Warns, Driving Surge of Personal Bankruptcies appeared first on Futurism.

1 hour ago

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AI Will Destroy Millions of White Collars Jobs in the Coming Months, Andrew Yang Warns, Driving Surge of Personal Bankruptcies

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New York Times Science

On an Ambitious Antarctic Quest, One Nation Is on the Sidelines

None of the main research on the voyage of the Araon was funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, a sign of the difficult times for American science.

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On an Ambitious Antarctic Quest, One Nation Is on the Sidelines

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E.P.A. Faces First Lawsuit Over Its Killing of Major Climate Rule

Environmental and health groups sued the E.P.A. over its elimination of the endangerment finding. The matter is likely to end up before the Supreme Court.

17 hours ago

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E.P.A. Faces First Lawsuit Over Its Killing of Major Climate Rule

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Skeptic Builds “Havana Syndrome”-Style Device, Tests It on Himself, Suffers Grim Consequences

One-shotted by the brain scrambler. The post Skeptic Builds "Havana Syndrome"-Style Device, Tests It on Himself, Suffers Grim Consequences appeared first on Futurism.

20 hours ago

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Skeptic Builds “Havana Syndrome”-Style Device, Tests It on Himself, Suffers Grim Consequences

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Tesla Robotaxis Crashing Vastly More Often Than Human Drivers

And that's just from the crashes we know about. The post Tesla Robotaxis Crashing Vastly More Often Than Human Drivers appeared first on Futurism.

21 hours ago

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Tesla Robotaxis Crashing Vastly More Often Than Human Drivers

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Oxford Researcher Warns That AI Is Heading for a Hindenburg-Style Disaster

"It was a dead technology from that point on." The post Oxford Researcher Warns That AI Is Heading for a Hindenburg-Style Disaster appeared first on Futurism.

22 hours ago

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Oxford Researcher Warns That AI Is Heading for a Hindenburg-Style Disaster

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Realtor Uses AI, Accidentally Posts Photo of Rental Property With Demonic Figure Emerging From Mirror

"Genuinely the worst possible thing to scroll past before I fall asleep." The post Realtor Uses AI, Accidentally Posts Photo of Rental Property With Demonic Figure Emerging From Mirror appeared first on Futurism.

23 hours ago

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Realtor Uses AI, Accidentally Posts Photo of Rental Property With Demonic Figure Emerging From Mirror

New York Times Science

These Unsinkable Tubes Could Help Harvest Energy From the Ocean

Researchers developed aluminum structures that trap air bubbles, making them able to float perpetually in even the harshest environments.

1 day ago

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These Unsinkable Tubes Could Help Harvest Energy From the Ocean

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Souped-Up CRISPR Gene Editor Replicates and Spreads Like a Virus

The self-spreading CRISPR tool increased editing efficiency roughly three-fold compared to older versions. The post Souped-Up CRISPR Gene Editor Replicates and Spreads Like a Virus appeared first on SingularityHub.

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Souped-Up CRISPR Gene Editor Replicates and Spreads Like a Virus

New York Times Science

Alfred Blumstein, Who Transformed the Study of Crime, Dies at 95

An engineer by training, he used systems theory and quantitative analysis to examine criminal behavior, revealing the systemic patterns of crime.

2 days ago

New York Times Science

Alfred Blumstein, Who Transformed the Study of Crime, Dies at 95

WIRED Science

AI Digital Twins Are Helping People Manage Diabetes and Obesity

As patients and employers look for alternatives to pricey GLP-1 drugs, Silicon Valley startup Twin Health is using AI and wearable sensors to help people make healthier choices.

2 days ago

WIRED Science

AI Digital Twins Are Helping People Manage Diabetes and Obesity

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This Brain Pattern Could Signal the Moment Consciousness Slips Away

Scientists find coordination between key brain waves breaks down in people under anesthesia. The post This Brain Pattern Could Signal the Moment Consciousness Slips Away appeared first on SingularityHub.

2 days ago

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This Brain Pattern Could Signal the Moment Consciousness Slips Away