People living alone account for one-fifth of Chinese households, due partly to declining marriage rates and increased seniors population
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Uber shows off its robotaxi heading for San Francisco
Autonomous vehicles built with partners Nuro, Lucid and Nvidia set for California launch later this year
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Dancing isn’t enough: industry pushes for practical robots
Humanoid robots wow CES attendees, but the industry urges a focus on real-world usefulness beyond dancing and ping-pong
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Canada’s robot revolution
Robots in Canada are reshaping blue-collar jobs and are starting to be used in white-collar sectors as well
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France plans social media ban for children under 15
France’s draft law for a social media ban for children would block under-15s from platforms and limit phone use in schools
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Op-Ed: How a neurological glitch helped me understand AI’s future
My brief experience in an ‘AI-like state’ reshaped how I think about the future risks — and possibilities — of AI
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Australia ban offers test on social media harm
Experts are divided on if the world’s first ban of social media for youth will improve youth mental health, but most Australian adults back it
Posted inFamily
AI tools help choose best embryos for IVF
AI tools can rule out embryos that are most likely to be miscarried, without genetic manipulation, but some urge caution
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AI chatbots can influence voters: studies
New research finds artificial intelligence can meaningfully sway voter preferences in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Posted inFamily
How Australia plans to ban under-16s from social media
It is unclear what platforms will be covered by the ban, which takes effect Dec. 10; companies face $32 million in fines for non-compliance