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New York Times Science

Iris Long, Scientific Mentor to AIDS Activists, Dies at 92

A chemist, she lent her expertise in drug research to ACT UP, an organization known for its street protests, and helped accelerate the approval of H.I.V. and AIDS treatments.

2 days ago

New York Times Science

Iris Long, Scientific Mentor to AIDS Activists, Dies at 92

New York Times Science

Amit Forlit, Accused of Hacking Climate Activists, Appears in Court

Amit Forlit is accused of running a hacking operation that aimed to thwart climate litigation at the behest of a lobbying firm working for an oil giant.

2 days ago

New York Times Science

Amit Forlit, Accused of Hacking Climate Activists, Appears in Court

WIRED Science

The ‘Lonely Runner’ Problem Only Appears Simple

Take a group of runners circling a track at unique, constant paces. Answering the question of how many will always end up running alone, no matter their speed, has vexed mathematicians for decades.

2 days ago

WIRED Science

The ‘Lonely Runner’ Problem Only Appears Simple

Futurism

City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center

"This is a referendum against all of them based on their support of the data center." The post City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center appeared first on Futurism.

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City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center

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Man at City Council Meeting Makes Devastating Case Against Proposed Local Data Center

"We are being asked to drain our reservoirs so a chatbot can write a poem." The post Man at City Council Meeting Makes Devastating Case Against Proposed Local Data Center appeared first on Futurism.

2 days ago

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Man at City Council Meeting Makes Devastating Case Against Proposed Local Data Center

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The Florida Mass Shooter’s Conversations With ChatGPT Are Worse Than You Could Possibly Imagine

If a human uses an AI chatbot to plan a mass shooting, is the company liable for the ensuing deaths? The post The Florida Mass Shooter's Conversations With ChatGPT Are Worse Than You Could Possibly Imagine appeared first on Futurism.

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The Florida Mass Shooter’s Conversations With ChatGPT Are Worse Than You Could Possibly Imagine

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Things You Told ChatGPT or Claude My Have Already Doomed You in Court

"Disclosure of privileged communications to a third-party AI platform may constitute a waiver of the attorney-client privilege." The post Things You Told ChatGPT or Claude My Have Already Doomed You in Court appeared first on Futurism.

2 days ago

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Things You Told ChatGPT or Claude My Have Already Doomed You in Court

Futurism

In Article About Horrific Shooting That Killed Eight Children, Forbes Lets Readers Place Bets About Gun Control

"Ghoulish." The post In Article About Horrific Shooting That Killed Eight Children, Forbes Lets Readers Place Bets About Gun Control appeared first on Futurism.

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In Article About Horrific Shooting That Killed Eight Children, Forbes Lets Readers Place Bets About Gun Control

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Hospital Reuses Syringes, Infects Hundreds of Children With HIV

"They filled the same syringe and gave it to one child, then filled it again and gave it to another." The post Hospital Reuses Syringes, Infects Hundreds of Children With HIV appeared first on Futurism.

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Hospital Reuses Syringes, Infects Hundreds of Children With HIV