Topic: expert warnings
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iRobot Founder's Fear: Why He Keeps Distance From Walking Robots
Rodney Brooks, a prominent robotics expert, advises maintaining a three-meter distance from full-sized walking robots due to the significant safety risks from their immense kinetic energy during movement. He disputes the notion that humanoid robots will quickly master complex manual skills throug...
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AI Leaders Share Their Superintelligence Concerns
Thousands of experts, including AI pioneers, warn that unchecked superintelligence development poses an existential threat and requires immediate regulation to prevent catastrophic outcomes. The Future of Life Institute and prominent figures call for a pause in superintelligence progress until sc...
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How "Catch a Cheater" Apps Feed Our Worst Instincts
"Cheater catching" apps use facial recognition to scan dating platforms like Tinder, operating in a legal gray area and raising privacy concerns by accessing profiles without user consent. Privacy experts warn these tools enable invasive surveillance, often misidentify individuals—especially peop...
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Chip Tariffs Loom: Tech Firms Scramble to Adapt
Ongoing trade tensions and new tariffs on semiconductors are creating uncertainty and increasing production costs for tech companies, who are actively seeking strategies to navigate these challenges. A live discussion featuring industry experts will address how businesses are responding to tariff...
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