19 h. ago AI model predicts which short videos on major platforms could spark suicidal thoughts

A new study published in Information Systems Research finds that certain short-form videos on major platforms can trigger suicidal thoughts among vulnerable viewers and that a newly developed AI model can flag these high-risk videos before they spread. The research delivers one of the first data-driven, medically informed tools for detecting suicide-related harms in real time, giving platforms a clearer early-warning signal at a moment when youth mental-health concerns are rising and scrutiny of platform safety is intensifying.

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66 h. ago Computer model locks in 49ers vs. Cardinals picks, score prediction, SGP for NFL Week 11

Computer model locks in 49ers vs. Cardinals picks, score prediction, SGP for NFL Week 11  CBS Sports

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4 d. ago Newsletter platform beehiiv adds AI website building, creator tools in major expansion

Newsletter platform beehiiv announced a massive expansion to its platform on Thursday, including offering real-time analytics and AI website creation.  

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5 d. ago Alzheimer’s could be predicted years before symptoms arise using new risk tool

Mayo Clinic scientists have developed a new method to predict Alzheimer's risk decades before symptoms appear, using brain scans and genetics to estimate a 10-year likelihood.

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3 w. ago Tinder will require new users in the US to verify their identity with a selfie 

The facial verification feature, known as Face Check, requires new users to verify their identity by submitting a short video selfie.

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3 w. ago An Amazon outage has rattled the internet. A computer scientist explains why the 'cloud' needs to change

The world's largest cloud computing platform, Amazon Web Services (AWS), has experienced a major outage that has impacted thousands of organizations, including banks, financial software platforms such as Xero, and social media platforms such as Snapchat.

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