Researchers at Google DeepMind, the tech giant’s artificial intelligence arm, on Tuesday introduced a tool that predicts whether genetic mutations are likely to cause harm, a breakthrough that could help research into rare diseases.
Category: Tech
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Musk considers charging all X users monthly fee
The proposal is meant to combat bot accounts from spreading racist messages, but users and expert say the move may threaten platform’s appeal
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ChatGPT diagnoses ER patients ‘like a human doctor’: study
ChatGPT could diagnosis patients in the ER at least as well as doctors and in some cases outperformed them
Posted inConsumer
Apple expected to change iPhone charging port, prices
Europe has mandated Apple switch to a universal charger, while China bans civil servants from using iPhones
Posted inEconomy
US takes on Google in landmark antitrust trial
Google faces its biggest ever legal challenge as it fends off accusations that it acted unlawfully to build its dominance in online search
Posted inTech
Japanese city to use robots to tackle rising school truancy
Robots will let students attend class and talk with classmates virtually as truancy rates surge due to bullying and post-COVID anxiety
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ChatGPT turns to business as popularity wanes
OpenAI is launching a business version of ChatGPT as it grapples with declining usership nine months after its historic debut
Posted inEconomy
The new normal: Driverless cars cruise the streets of San Francisco
This summer, driverless cars were approved to operate 24/7 across San Francisco except on freeways. Passengers recount their experiences
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Controversial online-harms bill expected this fall
Online-harms bill is expected this fall, following consultation process that has been marred by accusations of non-transparency and pushback
Posted inWorld
EU users to have more power over Facebook, Instagram content
Under a landmark EU law, digital giants will be forced to more aggressively police content online to protect users