in September, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, whose company created ChatGPT, said that superintelligence could be achieved within the next five years
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‘Wetware’: Scientists use human mini-brains to power computers
Biocomputing could help address the skyrocketing energy demands of AI, which threatens climate emissions targets and led some tech giants to resort to nuclear power
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U.K. urges firms to prioritize cyber security after hacking rise
U.K. saw a record number of cyber attacks in 2024, with hackers from China and Russia contributing to the threat
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The gruelling, low-paid human work behind generative AI curtain
Data labellers’ work can harm their mental and physical health, and most are paid very little, prompting lawsuits and calls for legal reform
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Instagram accounts for teens go PG-13
Content that could trigger PG-13 ratings includes posts about drastic diets or glorification of alcohol or tobacco use
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‘Time runs away’: Japan’s city with a two-hour cap on phone use
Two-hour limit on phones and screens is meant to encourage self-restraint; there are no penalties for breaking the limit, which does not include work or school
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Death of ‘sweet king’: AI chatbots linked to teen tragedy
Families have sued AI companies, saying chatbots have led to the death of their teenaged children; advocates are pushing for regulations
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Boom or bubble: How long can the AI investment craze last?
AI-related investing is projected to reach over $2 trillion in 2026, but the AI industry faces an estimated $800 billion deficit
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Spain defends abuse prevention bracelets following glitches
The bracelets, which alert victims if their abuser breaches a restraining order, experienced technical problems following a data migration linked to a change in provider
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Meta activates Facebook ‘teen accounts’ worldwide
Meta’s teen accounts offer additional security settings, content restrictions and parental controls for users aged 13 to 17; parental consent is needed to remove limits for users under 16