President Biden, 82, has focused on U.S. foreign policy for decades. As he leaves office, he said his team’s work on artificial intelligence and climate was key for his successor to follow through on.
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7 global buzzwords for 2025: From ‘techquity’ to ‘climate displacement’ to ‘belonging’
What words will be buzzing about in the global health and development hive in the year ahead? Our experts have nominations for your consideration.
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Transit systems turn to AI-powered cameras to catch drivers who block bus lanes
The nation’s biggest transit systems are using AI-enhanced cameras to keep bus lanes clear of illegally parked cars. That’s making buses move faster, but the rollout has hit a few speed bumps.
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How to protect yourself from AI scams this holiday season
Generative AI is making it easier for fraudsters to dupe people, now more than ever. Protect yourself from scams this holiday season with these five tips.
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Writer Ted Chiang on AI and grappling with big ideas
Ted Chiang was recently awarded the PEN/Faulkner Foundation’s prize for short story excellence. He sat down with NPR to talk about AI, making art and grappling with big ideas.
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A phone company developed an AI ‘granny’ to beat scammers at their own game
The company behind the scam-baiting granny said the AI technology can keep scammers on the phone for 40 minutes at a time, keeping them away from real people.
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Lawsuit: A Character.AI chatbot hinted a kid should murder his parents over screen time limits
The parents of two Texas minors are suing a chatbot developer saying the company’s services endangered their kids. One chatbot allegedly encouraged a child to self-harm and to kill their parents; another allegedly exposed them to sexualized content.
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AI-generated images have become a new form of propaganda this election season
This election cycle, AI-generated images have proliferated on social media platforms after politically charged news events. They often spread partisan narratives rather than facts.
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U.S. officials say Russia is embracing AI for its election influence efforts
The cutting-edge technology makes it easier for Russia as well as Iran to quickly and more convincingly tailor polarizing content aimed at swaying American voters, intelligence officials said.
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Three Mile Island nuclear plant will reopen to power Microsoft data centers
Three Mile Island, the Pennsylvania power plant that was the scene of the worst commercial nuclear accident in American history, will reopen and sell power to Microsoft.
