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Amazon Admits Extensive AI Use Is Wreaking Havoc on Its Core Business

Hoisted by its own AI petard. The post Amazon Admits Extensive AI Use Is Wreaking Havoc on Its Core Business appeared first on Futurism.

5 hours ago

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Amazon Admits Extensive AI Use Is Wreaking Havoc on Its Core Business

New York Times Science

‘Don’t Worry About It’: NASA Satellite to Burn Up in Fall to Earth

Most of the Van Allen Probe A, in orbit since 2012, will incinerate in Earth’s atmosphere, NASA said. But some pieces are expected to survive, posing a small risk to people on the ground.

5 hours ago

New York Times Science

‘Don’t Worry About It’: NASA Satellite to Burn Up in Fall to Earth

Futurism

Waymos Are a Huge Drain on Public Resources, Government Data Shows

"A large majority of this time was spent on hold." The post Waymos Are a Huge Drain on Public Resources, Government Data Shows appeared first on Futurism.

6 hours ago

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Waymos Are a Huge Drain on Public Resources, Government Data Shows

WIRED Science

Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas Has Another Surprise: It’s Full of Alcohol

Analysis of the tail of 3I/Atlas reveals that it contains an anomalous proportion of methanol, a class of alcohol used in fuels.

7 hours ago

WIRED Science

Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas Has Another Surprise: It’s Full of Alcohol

Futurism

Body Horror Robot Turns Human Into Centaur

Why carry a heavy backpack when your centaur legs can carry it? The post Body Horror Robot Turns Human Into Centaur appeared first on Futurism.

8 hours ago

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Body Horror Robot Turns Human Into Centaur

Futurism

Insiders Afraid the Government Will Nationalize the AI Industry

"If you don't think that's going to lead to the nationalization of our technology — you're ret***ed." The post Insiders Afraid the Government Will Nationalize the AI Industry appeared first on Futurism.

9 hours ago

Futurism

Insiders Afraid the Government Will Nationalize the AI Industry

New York Times Science

In Ancient Peru, a Parrot Trade That Crossed the Andes

Scientists studied centuries-old bird feathers from an ancient tomb on the coast, and then traced the origins back to the Amazon.

9 hours ago

New York Times Science

In Ancient Peru, a Parrot Trade That Crossed the Andes

Futurism

YouTube Filling With Horrifying AI Slop for Children

"When you're just showing raw visual stimuli and bombarding a kid with it, it just doesn't seem it's probably that good for them." The post YouTube Filling With Horrifying AI Slop for Children appeared first on Futurism.

10 hours ago

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YouTube Filling With Horrifying AI Slop for Children

Futurism

Zuckerberg Loudly Booed at His Safe Space

Where Zuck goes, mockery follows. The post Zuckerberg Loudly Booed at His Safe Space appeared first on Futurism.

11 hours ago

Futurism

Zuckerberg Loudly Booed at His Safe Space

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WIRED Science

How Can a Locomotive Pull a Long Train That’s Much Heavier?

For railroads, it’s all about managing static and kinetic friction.

14 hours ago

WIRED Science

How Can a Locomotive Pull a Long Train That’s Much Heavier?

Singularity HUB

Hackers Are Automating Cyberattacks With AI. Defenders Are Using It to Fight Back.

Which side has the advantage will depend less on raw model capabilities and more on who adapts fastest. The post Hackers Are Automating Cyberattacks With AI. Defenders Are Using It to Fight Back. appeared first on SingularityHub.

1 day ago

Singularity HUB

Hackers Are Automating Cyberattacks With AI. Defenders Are Using It to Fight Back.

New York Times Science

Meteorite Crashes Through Roof in Germany After Fiery Light Show

The fireball from space was spotted by a network of sky-watching cameras in Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Germany.

1 day ago

New York Times Science

Meteorite Crashes Through Roof in Germany After Fiery Light Show

New York Times Science

Viral Outbreaks Take a Common Path from Animals to People, Study Finds

Researchers have devised a new tool for discerning between naturally occurring viral outbreaks and those resulting from lab accidents.

1 day ago

New York Times Science

Viral Outbreaks Take a Common Path from Animals to People, Study Finds

New York Times Science

MoMath Brings Prime Numbers to a Prime New Location

After outgrowing its original home, the National Museum of Mathematics has added new exhibits and an art gallery space in what was an empty storefront along the Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan.

2 days ago

New York Times Science

MoMath Brings Prime Numbers to a Prime New Location

WIRED Science

Left-Handed People Are More Competitive, Says Science

A recent study suggests that left-handed people have an advantage in competitive contexts, while righties tend to cooperate better.

2 days ago

WIRED Science

Left-Handed People Are More Competitive, Says Science