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New York Becomes First State to Ban AI Data Centers

"When companies succeed because of New York, New Yorkers succeed too." The post New York Becomes First State to Ban AI Data Centers appeared first on Futurism.

22 hours ago

Futurism

New York Becomes First State to Ban AI Data Centers

Futurism

The Economics of Data Centers Creating Jobs Are So Bad That They Sound Like a Joke

"The sweeping job and wage growth often promised during local recruitment efforts is unlikely to arrive on its own." The post The Economics of Data Centers Creating Jobs Are So Bad That They Sound Like a Joke appeared first on Futurism.

1 day ago

Futurism

The Economics of Data Centers Creating Jobs Are So Bad That They Sound Like a Joke

WIRED Science

New York Governor Signs First Statewide Data Center Moratorium

“We have no choice but to address the challenges created by these massive facilities,” New York governor Kathy Hochul said. The executive order will pause construction for one year.

1 day ago

WIRED Science

New York Governor Signs First Statewide Data Center Moratorium

Futurism

Astronomers Horrified by Enormous Mirror Satellite That Reflects Sunlight Back Down to Earth at Night

It's an "existential threat." The post Astronomers Horrified by Enormous Mirror Satellite That Reflects Sunlight Back Down to Earth at Night appeared first on Futurism.

3 hours ago

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Astronomers Horrified by Enormous Mirror Satellite That Reflects Sunlight Back Down to Earth at Night

Futurism

Chinese Spacecraft Approaches Mysterious Object Near Earth

It's the "smallest object that humans have visited with a spacecraft." The post Chinese Spacecraft Approaches Mysterious Object Near Earth appeared first on Futurism.

2 days ago

Futurism

Chinese Spacecraft Approaches Mysterious Object Near Earth

WIRED Science

The US Approves Launch of Mirror Satellite That Can Reflect Sunlight and Illuminate the Earth at Night

The FCC authorized Reflect Orbital to launch the mirror satellite Eärendil-1. “For optical astronomy, this poses an existential threat,” the European Southern Observatory said.

1 day ago

WIRED Science

The US Approves Launch of Mirror Satellite That Can Reflect Sunlight and Illuminate the Earth at Night

Futurism

The Backlash Is So Strong That People With “Pervert Glasses” Are Afraid to Use Them in Public

"A lot of men and their behaviors have ruined this product." The post The Backlash Is So Strong That People With "Pervert Glasses" Are Afraid to Use Them in Public appeared first on Futurism.

2 days ago

Futurism

The Backlash Is So Strong That People With “Pervert Glasses” Are Afraid to Use Them in Public

Futurism

Lawsuit Claims the Mayo Clinic’s Use of AI Is Butchering Patient Care

"If [people] care about the notion that AI has to be handled in a responsible manner... this is a case that should matter to you." The post Lawsuit Claims the Mayo Clinic's Use of AI Is Butchering Patient Care appeared first on Futurism.

2 days ago

Futurism

Lawsuit Claims the Mayo Clinic’s Use of AI Is Butchering Patient Care

New York Times Science

Appeals Court Revives Lawsuits Tying Tylenol Use in Pregnancy to Autism and A.D.H.D.

A federal appeals court overruled a district court judge who dismissed the lawsuits, citing unreliable scientific evidence.

1 day ago

New York Times Science

Appeals Court Revives Lawsuits Tying Tylenol Use in Pregnancy to Autism and A.D.H.D.

Futurism

US Companies Are Realizing That Chinese AI Models Are Way Cheaper, Ditch American Ones

"'Hey, we don't need the best model, we can use the faster, cheaper models.'" The post US Companies Are Realizing That Chinese AI Models Are Way Cheaper, Ditch American Ones appeared first on Futurism.

1 day ago

Futurism

US Companies Are Realizing That Chinese AI Models Are Way Cheaper, Ditch American Ones

WIRED Science

An Inventor of Apple’s FaceID Wants to Analyze Your Brain’s Health With AI

Gidi Littwin’s new AI startup, Hemispheric, makes diagnostic brain scans for conditions like depression, PTSD, and Parkinson’s. He wants the technology to be as cheap and easy as for a blood test.

5 hours ago

WIRED Science

An Inventor of Apple’s FaceID Wants to Analyze Your Brain’s Health With AI

New York Times Science

Public Health Groups Sue F.D.A. Over Flavored E-Cigarette Policy

Executives unhappy with the agency donated and lobbied President Trump directly. Major companies have already begun to prepare and ship new products.

21 hours ago

New York Times Science

Public Health Groups Sue F.D.A. Over Flavored E-Cigarette Policy