Anthropic Researcher Quits, Warns of AI Firms Racing to Superintelligence
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigns, warning that AI labs are racing to build uncontrollable superintelligent systems, risking catastrophic outcomes.
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IIT Kanpur's AI Tool Can Identify Welfare Beneficiaries Without Surveys
IIT Kanpur's AI system, Family Score, can identify households needing welfare support using existing government data, offering a faster alternative to surveys.
OpenAI's Internal Workflows Now Run 3.1 Agent-Days for Every Human Workday
OpenAI reports its internal teams now deploy 3.1 agent-workdays of automated effort for every human workday, marking a major shift in AI research operations.
Meta unveils Muse, its first autonomous AI agent for personal tasks
Meta has launched Muse, an autonomous personal AI agent that operates in a secure virtual environment and can independently execute tasks like bookings and form-filling.
Nikkei Climbs as AI Demand Offsets Middle East Worries
Japan's Nikkei advanced 0.43% as AI-related demand lifted tech stocks, outweighing Iran war concerns and a firmer yen.
Anthropic Researcher Quits, Citing Race Toward Uncontrollable AI
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon has left the AI industry, warning that firms are racing to build uncontrollable, self-improving systems.
Ebola Survivors Take Prevention Drive to Schools in DR Congo's Beni
Ebola survivors in Beni, DR Congo, are visiting schools to share prevention tips as the outbreak spreads across six provinces.
FDA names permanent chiefs for drugs, vaccines and tobacco centres
The US FDA has permanently filled four senior positions, including directors for its drug, vaccine and tobacco centres, after months of upheaval.
UK air traffic chief apologises after technical fault grounds over 600 flights
NATS chief Martin Rolfe apologises after a technical issue caused over 600 flight cancellations across UK airports, stranding passengers.
Why handwriting beats typing for learning, says child psychologist
Handwriting is better for learning across ages, engaging more brain regions and improving memory, though typing remains a necessary skill.
US regulator moves to expand spectrum for space-based broadband
US FCC proposes opening over 1,000 MHz in 12 GHz and 42 GHz bands for satellite broadband and inter-satellite links.
Meta Launches Muse AI Agent Across US Mobile Platforms
Meta introduces Muse, a new AI agent rolling out in the US on iOS, Android, and Muse.ai, with AI glasses support and a confidential VM coming later.
Meta unveils Muse, a personal AI agent for everyday tasks
Meta's new AI agent, Muse, helps users with daily tasks and long-term planning, with a focus on privacy and safety.
US alleges Chinese AI firms stole American technology at industrial scale
US officials accuse six Chinese AI firms, including DeepSeek and Alibaba, of copying American AI models via distillation, ahead of Xi's US visit.
Meta's Muse AI Agent Goes Live in US, Automates Emails and Payments
Meta launched Muse, an AI agent for US users that can autonomously manage emails, payments, and travel, despite internal test issues.
Artificial Trailer: Garfield Plays Sam Altman in Guadagnino's AI Drama
Trailer released for Luca Guadagnino's 'Artificial,' starring Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman amid the 2023 OpenAI boardroom drama.
Heel-first walking helped early humans cover ground, at a cost
A new study shows heel-first walking saved early humans significant energy for long-distance travel, but exposed them to high-impact forces.
US Agencies Allege Chinese AI Firms Engaged in 'Industrial-Scale' Model Distillation
US security agencies accuse Chinese AI firms of industrial-scale distillation, a cost-cutting method that trains smaller models using outputs from larger ones.
AI-Powered Surveillance Tracks Mithun Behaviour at Nagaland Research Farm
ICAR scientists in Nagaland use AI and CCTV to automatically detect and track Mithun behaviour, aiding health and breeding management.
Singapore man pleads guilty in $245 million bitcoin heist targeting DC resident
A Singapore national pleaded guilty to orchestrating a $245 million bitcoin theft from a Washington, DC resident through social engineering.