AI giants face lawsuit over calls to slow technology progress
This post was originally published on here The lawsuit argues that the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they called for slowdown efforts.
Scientists identify first new wild cat species in 100 years
Local communities knew the cat existed, but until now science had not recognized it as a separate species.
NC State Alumnus Establishes Full Scholarship for Undergraduate Students in Agriculture Majors
A $10 million gift from NC State alumnus David Peele will give students from eastern North Carolina the opportunity to attend NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with the full cost of attendance covered – and spend four years immersed in the research, mentorship and experiences preparing them to lead the future of agriculture.
Your AI doomsday questions answered: ‘What, if anything, can people like me do about it?’
This post was originally published on here Our technology reporters Aisha Down, Blake Montgomery and Dan Milmo answer your questions on the reality of the AI threat
Trump to create ‘AI Force’ to monitor technology as fears over out-of-control agents grow
This post was originally published on here President had brushed away suggestions to slow down AI technology, even as his own party counseled caution
Trump announces ‘AI Force’ as alarm grows over technology’s advance
This post was originally published on here US president has resisted industry calls for regulation but said he would appoint a ‘tsar’ to monitor for ‘bad’ behaviour
Robin Wonsley Has One Answer for Technology
This post was originally published on here The reason keeps changing but the answer is always no After a while, you start to notice a pattern. Data centers? Keep them out of Minneapolis. Driverless cars? Put a paid driver in every one. Flock cameras? Take them down. A police drone pilot? Vote it down. Delivery…
Scientists discover new cat species for first time in 100 years
A previously unknown cat species has been identified in plain sight: at a wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia.
Turning on these smartphone safety features could literally save your life
Both Android and iOS offer features and apps that can make you safer no matter where you are and what you’re doing.
The Human Brain Isn’t Meant to Be Awake Past Midnight, Scientists Warn
Dangerous things can happen.