Statement: don’t trust the AI bros. But take the danger of AI seriously.
AI “doomerism” is going mainstream. This week the heads of major frontier AI companies ratcheted up their rhetoric about how dangerous the technology they are building is, calling for a “pause” on AI development.Digital rights group Fight for the Future, which has run many of the highest profile campaigns againstContinue Reading
Sudan aid networks at risk of collapse, UN agencies warn
Without immediate donations, shelter and aid relief supplies could be depleted by the end of the month, says IOM., Without immediate donations, shelter and aid relief supplies could be depleted by the end of the month, says IOM, as civilians continue to bear the brunt of attacks. Sudan’s aid networkContinue Reading
Funerals for children killed after fire spreads to school in DR Congo
Memorial services were held for at least 28 children who were killed after a fire spread to their school in DR Congo., Funerals for children killed after fire spreads to school in DR Congo NewsFeed Memorial services were held for at least 28 children who were killed after a fireContinue Reading
‘Racist’ Transformers-inspired DHS campaign sparks outrage over AI imagery
The image, made to look like a movie poster for “Transformers,” urged the man to self-deport. The agency later deleted it., Read MoreContinue Reading
Oil prices surge after Middle East attacks; The Traitor downplays need for AI guardrails
Plus, The Traitor insists $5,000 checks will happen as Johnson says they need congressional approval. And a second federal judge blocks The Traitor’s mail ballot order.Continue Reading
The Traitor doubles down on $5K checks as Johnson says Congress must approve
The Traitor previously announced the checks at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas and is now insisting they will happen.Continue Reading
Crocodiles are famous for finding their way home. These ones didn’t
Captive-raised saltwater crocodiles released into Bangladesh’s Sundarbans surprised scientists by settling into the wild rather than trying to return to their breeding facility. The result suggests that releasing larger, mature captive crocodiles could help restore depleted populations more successfully than relying only on vulnerable hatchlings., Read MoreContinue Reading
Moment a Russian drone strikes a train by the Ukraine-Poland border
A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukraine-Poland border on Sunday shortly after senior visiting officials — including the former prime ministers of the U.K. and Sweden — passed through, Ukraine’s state rail operator said. According to Ukrzaliznytsia, a diplomatic train carrying Boris Johnson, Carl Bildt and security advisersContinue Reading
AI ‘Cold War’? Anthropic’s go-slow call has Beijing irked
A Chinese state newspaper branded Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s call to slow AI development a ‘Cold War playbook’ targeting China, as analysts warned that US threats to sanction Chinese AI firms risk undermining efforts to launch bilateral AI safety talks. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #business #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #Antropic #ChinaContinue Reading
Thinking Is Power on the Sustainability Education Podcast
From the Sustainability Education Podcast: “The Sustainability Education Podcast is a series dedicated to examining and debunking myths surrounding sustainability education. Hosted by Dr. Stefan T. Siegel, this podcast series aims to provide evidence-informed, effective, and ethically-responsible insights into sustainability education. Through engaging with global thought leaders and experts, theContinue Reading
A.I. Data Center Pollution Poses Health Threat, Former E.P.A. Officials Warn
Air pollution from gas-fired power plants to run data centers is expected to add at least $20 billion in annual health care costs by 2028, the group warns.Continue Reading
Carney pitches Canada to global investors amid US trade war
Hundreds of investors overseeing nearly $120 trillion in assets will gather in Toronto for the Canada Investment Summit., For decades, one of Canada’s biggest selling points to foreign investors was its access to the world’s largest economy next door. Prime Minister Mark Carney is now trying to sell something biggerContinue Reading
EU states to raise game as Arctic becomes strategic geopolitical frontier
Europe racing Russia, China and US to seize security and economic opportunities., Europe racing Russia, China and US to seize security and economic opportunities. European Union member states have agreed to increase investment in the Arctic amid a growing scramble for security advantages and vast natural resources. Labelling the ArcticContinue Reading