5 h. ago 'Personality test' shows how AI chatbots mimic human traits—and how they can be manipulated

Researchers have developed the first scientifically validated "personality test" framework for popular AI chatbots, and have shown that chatbots not only mimic human personality traits, but their "personality" can be reliably tested and precisely shaped—raising implications for AI safety and ethics.

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6 h. ago Catastrophic flooding forces hundreds of Washington families from their homes

Hundreds of families across Washington state have been displaced by severe flooding, with some seeking safety in emergency shelters. Recovery may take years as rain continues to fall in the region.

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6 h. ago Fatal Stabbing at San Francisco General Hospital Followed Years of Calls for Increased Security

Fatal Stabbing at San Francisco General Hospital Followed Years of Calls for Increased Security  Campus Safety Magazine

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7 h. ago City Council Introduces Bill to Create Mamdani’s Community Safety Agency

The proposed Department of Community Safety would send mental health teams to respond to 911 calls, rather than the police, according to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s plans.

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7 h. ago The United States leads on PFAS litigation: Will other countries follow?

The United States leads on PFAS litigation: Will other countries follow?  Innovation News Network

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8 h. ago Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 17

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 17  Sacramento Bee

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9 h. ago Sentencing set for Brandon Washington in drug conspiracy case connected to slain Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz

Sentencing set for Brandon Washington in drug conspiracy case connected to slain Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz  WHEC.com

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10 h. ago Student wellness centers at San Francisco middle schools at risk of closing

Student wellness centers at San Francisco middle schools at risk of closing  CBS News

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15 h. ago Senate passes safety legislation after Potomac air collision

Senate passes safety legislation after Potomac air collision  NBC4 Washington

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15 h. ago New interface engineering strategy developed for efficient and stable back

As the demand for renewable energy grows, scientists are developing new types of solar cells that are both highly efficient and scalable. The back-contact perovskite solar cell (BC-PSC) is one such innovative architecture, emerging as a promising alternative to traditional front-contact designs.

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15 h. ago Alaska DOT seeks public input on Seward Highway safety improvements

Alaska DOT seeks public input on Seward Highway safety improvements  Your Alaska Link

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16 h. ago Heart attacks increased after Los Angeles wildfires, study finds

Heart attacks increased after Los Angeles wildfires, study finds  The Guardian

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17 h. ago SF: Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Setting Fire That Damaged Building Of Jewish Student Organization

SF: Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Setting Fire That Damaged Building Of Jewish Student Organization  SFGATE

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17 h. ago Canada national skating team bans events in Alberta over law that keeps trans athletes out of women's sports

Skate Canada is refusing to host events in Alberta due to the province's Fairness and Safety in Sport Act that restricts transgender athletes in women's sports.

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18 h. ago LA County is accepting rent relief applications from those affected by wildfires

LA County is accepting rent relief applications from those affected by wildfires  NBC Los Angeles

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20 h. ago New algorithm enables wireless communications without perceptible delays in industrial environments

A team of researchers from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) has developed an innovative algorithm for Wi‑Fi networks called "Ponte" that can provide communication in industrial environments with a level of reliability comparable to that of wired solutions. This advance will enable wireless communications to be used to control robotic arms and autonomous vehicles, among other applications.

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20 h. ago Maine 'mama bear' facing threats as parents battle to keep 8

Maine parents protest 8-year-old transgender child joining girls basketball team, citing safety concerns and creating private league after board votes 3-2.

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20 h. ago A “scientific sandbox” lets researchers explore the evolution of vision systems

The AI-powered tool could inform the design of better sensors and cameras for robots or autonomous vehicles.

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21 h. ago ICYMI: Nick Begich Ensures Continued Investment in Alaska’s Public Safety

ICYMI: Nick Begich Ensures Continued Investment in Alaska’s Public Safety  National Republican Congressional Committee

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21 h. ago San Francisco mayor's new safety plan aims to protect pedestrians, cyclists

San Francisco mayor's new safety plan aims to protect pedestrians, cyclists  NBC Bay Area

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