31 h. ago Experts warn AI stuffed animals could 'fundamentally change' human brain wiring in kids

AI chatbot toys marketed as screen-free playmates could undermine children's empathy and critical thinking skills, according to pediatric specialists.

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61 h. ago Artificial neuron merges DRAM with MoS circuits to better emulate brain

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems has increased the demand for new hardware components that could speed up data analysis while consuming less power. As machine learning algorithms draw inspiration from biological neural networks, some engineers have been working on hardware that also mimics the architecture and functioning of the human brain.

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3 d. ago Trump's Chinese student visa push sets off alarm bells amid rising CCP ‘influence’ in US

President Trump says 600,000 Chinese student visas will likely be permitted as experts warn about national security risks and CCP influence operations on U.S. campuses.

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6 d. ago AI "deadbots" are persuasive — and researchers say, they're primed for monetization

The digital afterlife industry may near $80 billion in a decade, fueled by AI "deadbots." Tech firms see profit. But experts warn of troubling consequences.

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6 d. ago Cannabis gummy poisonings surge among vulnerable group, experts warn

Medical experts report that children consuming cannabis gummies can experience lethargy, seizures and cardiac arrest, requiring intensive treatment and hospitalization.

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1 week ago Move Over, Mouse Ears: For Disney Adults, There’s a New Obsession

Tiny stuffed animals that use magnets to stay perched on your shoulder have become a must-have accessory for some theme park superfans.

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1 week ago A new study challenges what we know about how amputation alters the human brain

Even years after a person has lost an arm, the brain faithfully maintains the circuits that once controlled the missing limb.

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1 week ago AI tools could weaken doctors' skills in detecting colon cancer, study suggests

Medical experts warn that artificial intelligence in colonoscopy procedures could weaken physicians' natural abilities to detect tumors without technology.

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2 w. ago The Tweens Down Under: Life Without Social Media in Australia

As Australia rolls out a ban on social media for kids under 16, tech companies face steep fines and teens face life without TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms. Will it work?

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2 w. ago Why a classical education may be the key to humanity’s future in the AI era

AI experts warn that artificial intelligence lacks morality and will choose immoral paths, making classical education and virtue-based learning essential priorities.

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3 w. ago 'Missing link' to Alzheimer's disease found in study of human brain tissue

New research reveals that lithium helps protect against neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease by preventing toxic amyloid plaques from disrupting brain function.

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3 w. ago What to know about how Trump’s judicial picks could reshape abortion rights for decades

Legal experts and abortion rights advocates warn of a methodical remaking of the federal courts in a way that could pose enduring threats to abortion access nationwide. The post What to know about how Trump’s judicial picks could reshape abortion rights for decades appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Recognizing a Palestinian state now will complicate future peace efforts, experts warn

France, Britain and Canada plan to recognize Palestinian statehood during the Gaza war, but Israeli experts warn the move could reward terrorism and complicate peace efforts.

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3 w. ago Deadly drug stronger than fentanyl spreads rapidly across the Americas, experts warn

Little-known nitazenes synthetic opioids evade standard drug tests while causing overdose deaths, requiring specialized detection and multiple naloxone doses.

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