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Futurism

Plans Accelerated for Human Trials of Tooth Regeneration

This could be a game changer. The post Plans Accelerated for Human Trials of Tooth Regeneration appeared first on Futurism.

12 hours ago

Futurism

Plans Accelerated for Human Trials of Tooth Regeneration

Futurism

State of Florida Sues OpenAI, Saying Sam Altman Showed “Utter Disregard for the Risk to Human Life”

"This litany of harms is driven by Defendants' insatiable quest to win the AI arms race and amass large fortunes, despite knowing the danger of ChatGPT." The post State of Florida Sues OpenAI, Saying Sam Altman Showed "Utter Disregard for the Risk to Human Life" appeared first on Futurism.

1 day ago

Futurism

State of Florida Sues OpenAI, Saying Sam Altman Showed “Utter Disregard for the Risk to Human Life”

Singularity HUB

AI Can Now Design and Run Thousands of Experiments Without Human Hands. We Aren't Ready for the Risk to Biosecurity.

The gap between what AI can do in biology and what governance systems are prepared to handle is growing. The post AI Can Now Design and Run Thousands of Experiments Without Human Hands. We Aren't Ready for the Risk to Biosecurity. appeared first on SingularityHub.

4 hours ago

Singularity HUB

AI Can Now Design and Run Thousands of Experiments Without Human Hands. We Aren't Ready for the Risk to Biosecurity.

New York Times Science

In a First, Scientists Precisely Edit Human Embryo Genes

Researchers relied on a newer gene-editing technique that may make it possible to engineer embryos, a prospect that has long alarmed bioethicists.

2 hours ago

New York Times Science

In a First, Scientists Precisely Edit Human Embryo Genes

Futurism

There’s Something Living Inside Fog, Scientists Find

The fog is not what it seems. The post There's Something Living Inside Fog, Scientists Find appeared first on Futurism.

2 days ago

There’s Something Living Inside Fog, Scientists Find

New York Times Science

The Toll of a ‘Missing Scientists’ Conspiracy Theory on the Families Left Behind

The claim that their loved ones’ deaths and disappearances are linked is almost certainly false — but the loss remains real.

2 days ago

The Toll of a ‘Missing Scientists’ Conspiracy Theory on the Families Left Behind

New York Times Science

As Ebola Spreads, Scientists Race to Find Vaccines and Treatments

The Bundibugyo virus, a little known type, previously had caused just two small outbreaks. Now it’s at the center of a rapidly widening epidemic in Africa.

5 hours ago

As Ebola Spreads, Scientists Race to Find Vaccines and Treatments

Futurism

Data Centers Have Become Shockingly Unpopular, Poll Finds

The public's opinion on data centers has swung hard. The post Data Centers Have Become Shockingly Unpopular, Poll Finds appeared first on Futurism.

5 hours ago

Data Centers Have Become Shockingly Unpopular, Poll Finds

Futurism

Mayor Caught on Camera Saying the Only Voters Who Oppose Data Centers Are Disgusting Poor People

It's never been more obvious that the pro data center camp is completely out of touch. The post Mayor Caught on Camera Saying the Only Voters Who Oppose Data Centers Are Disgusting Poor People appeared first on Futurism.

9 hours ago

Mayor Caught on Camera Saying the Only Voters Who Oppose Data Centers Are Disgusting Poor People

WIRED Science

Data Center Operators Are Trying to Fix Their Water Use Problems

Google, Microsoft, and other hyperscalers have come under scrutiny for their impact on water quality and availability.

1 day ago

Data Center Operators Are Trying to Fix Their Water Use Problems

Futurism

People Are Not Happy About Google’s Plan to Release Millions of Bioengineered Mosquitoes Into the Wild

"Ask yourself who is to benefit most from this, and why is it being done?" The post People Are Not Happy About Google's Plan to Release Millions of Bioengineered Mosquitoes Into the Wild appeared first on Futurism.

6 hours ago

People Are Not Happy About Google’s Plan to Release Millions of Bioengineered Mosquitoes Into the Wild

Futurism

In Leaked Document, Microsoft Plots How to Get People “Addicted” to Its AI

Might want to rethink how you phrase that one, guys. The post In Leaked Document, Microsoft Plots How to Get People "Addicted" to Its AI appeared first on Futurism.

1 day ago

In Leaked Document, Microsoft Plots How to Get People “Addicted” to Its AI

Futurism

All These Galaxy-Scale IPOs Are Piling on Risk of an Economic Crisis

Could the AI bubble finally be about to burst? The post All These Galaxy-Scale IPOs Are Piling on Risk of an Economic Crisis appeared first on Futurism.

1 day ago

All These Galaxy-Scale IPOs Are Piling on Risk of an Economic Crisis

Futurism

Anthropic and DeepMind Now Actively Investigating AI Consciousness

"We think the question is serious enough to study carefully." The post Anthropic and DeepMind Now Actively Investigating AI Consciousness appeared first on Futurism.

1 day ago

Anthropic and DeepMind Now Actively Investigating AI Consciousness

WIRED Science

OpenAI and Anthropic Sign Letter to Prevent AI-Developed Biological Weapons

Leading AI labs, executives, and scientists are sending a letter to lawmakers urging them to improve tracking of synthetic DNA sequences that could be used for bioweapons.

1 day ago

OpenAI and Anthropic Sign Letter to Prevent AI-Developed Biological Weapons