Topic: public health
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AI Hunts "Zero Day" Bugs, Apple Pulls ICE App
AI is now being used to detect zero-day software vulnerabilities, advancing cybersecurity, while OpenAI's parental controls are easily bypassed with delayed alerts for harmful teen conversations. Venture capital investment in AI startups hit $192.7 billion, raising concerns about a market bubble,...
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Who's Waging War on Science?
The 21st century is increasingly defined by severe environmental crises and the rapid spread of misinformation, creating a challenging context for science. Scientists Michael E. Mann and Peter J. Hotez have co-authored a book that identifies and addresses five major forces threatening science and...
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Al Gore's AI Tracks 660 Million Polluters
Climate Trace, an AI initiative co-founded by Al Gore, monitors air pollution from over 660 million global sources, providing public data on PM2.5 to increase transparency and identify pollution impacts. The project was inspired by a community fight in Memphis and uses AI to track pollution plume...
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Inside the CDC's Vaccine Rollout Confusion
Two former CDC directors testified that they left due to a disregard for scientific integrity and pressure to ignore evidence-based guidance, raising concerns about the agency's stability. A CDC advisory panel voted to no longer recommend the MMRV vaccine for children under four, adding complexit...
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National Academies Defies Congress, Releases Critical Climate Report
The National Academies of Science released a report affirming that greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare, countering recent EPA efforts to revisit this determination. The report concludes that scientific evidence has only strengthened since the 2009 endangerment finding, with advanc...
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ChatGPT to Restrict Suicide Talk with Teens, Says Sam Altman
OpenAI is implementing new safety measures for younger users, including an age-prediction system and restricted experiences for unverified accounts, to enhance privacy and protection. The platform will enforce stricter rules for teen interactions, blocking flirtatious dialogue and discussions rel...
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America's Gun Crisis & How AI Video Models Work | The Download
A new federal strategy for children's health focuses on nutrition and physical activity but overlooks gun violence, the leading cause of death for children and teenagers in the U.S. Advances in AI video generation by systems like Sora and Veo 3 create realistic content but pose risks such as mark...
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Moderna CEO Counters RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Criticism
Moderna's CEO criticized new federal health policies that restrict COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, arguing they create confusion and reduce public access to protection. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has taken a critical stance on mRNA vaccines, canceling contracts and limiting recommendation...
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Geospatial AI at Scale: Innovations from Google Earth
Google Earth AI introduces new geospatial AI models, like AlphaEarth Foundations, to tackle pressing global challenges. It improves weather predictions, delivers crucial flood and wildfire alerts, and aids urban planning and public health. This initiative offers practical insights, helping individuals and organizations make informed decisions for a more resilient world.
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Major Study Debunks Anti-Vaccine Myths About Aluminum
A study of 1.2 million Danish children found no link between aluminum in vaccines and developmental disorders or chronic health conditions, countering anti-vaccine misinformation. Researchers analyzed decades of health data and found no increased risk of autism, ADHD, or allergies, regardless of ...
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