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SCI & TECH2d agoFTC issues subpoenas to Anthropic and OpenAI over safety incidentsThe demands come amid mounting public concerns about the potential risks posed by frontier AI models.CBS News
SCI & TECH2d agoByung-Chul Han, philosopher, on the fragmentation of attention: "The smartphone is a digital addiction machine"The winner of the Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities in 2025 published his work "On God" that year. Through the figure of Simone Weil, Han advocates for the silence and attention we have lost in the digital world controlled by smartphones and algorithms.Clarín
SCI & TECH2d agoESA’s New Sentinel 3C Satellite Makes its Debut with Sumptuous Images of Italy and the ArcticTwo weeks after launching, the European Space Agency’s Copernicus Sentinel 3C satellite has returned its first images of our world in sumptuous color. This first set of images includes stunning views of Italy, the Canadian Arctic, and the Caribbean from the satellite’s ocean and land color instrument, as well as measurements of the height of […] The post ESA’s New Sentinel 3C Satellite Makes its Debut with Sumptuous Images of Italy and the Arctic appeared first on Good News Network.GNN Science
SCI & TECH2d ago4 of the most memorable biotech moments in modern scientific historyOn the eve of New Scientist’s 70th anniversary, newsroom legend Andy Coghlan reveals four of the most dramatic and surprising moments from his storied careerNew Scientist
SCI & TECH2d agoStarlink: How Elon Musk's company influences geopoliticsDesigned to bring internet access to remote regions, Elon Musk's Starlink has become vital in crisis regions and war zones. But Ukraine also shows the risks of depending on the service.DW News [en]
SCI & TECH2d agoAmazon launches two new AI devices under Bee brandAmazon has launched two new artificial intelligence devices under its Bee brand.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH2d agoChina-led team hits 83% success rate anticipating earthquakes in ‘seismo-ripples’ studyA China-led international team has reported a new pre-earthquake phenomenon that has shown strong predictive potential for major earthquakes since 2022 with minimal failures. The anomalous seismic, magnetic and ionospheric resonance signals they observed – termed “seismo-ripples” by the researchers – are ringlike disturbance patterns triggered before earthquakes happen. Their findings challenge the long-standing scientific belief that these events are unpredictable, opening up a promising new...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH2d agoAmazon launches new Bee 'personal AI' devices that listen to conversationsThe $75 Bee Frontier is an upgraded version of Amazon's wearable bracelet, while the $100 Bee Eclipse attaches to a user's smartphone.CNBC
SCI & TECH2d agoD-Wave Quantum delivers first annealing quantum computer to Italy as part of SQT dealD-Wave Quantum has delivered its first annealing quantum computer to Italy as part of a deal, marking a notable advancement in quantum technology deployment.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH2d agoAstronomers detected a mysterious signal from space and don't know what it isEl Telescopio Espacial James Webb detectó una señal extraña, no una, sino dos veces, en observaciones separadas por casi tres meses.Solo hay un problema. En el lugar de donde provienen las señales no hay absolutamente nada.Clarín
SCI & TECH2d agoNvidia must work with Chinese AI companies on safety, Jensen Huang tells CNBCHuang told CNBC he has ongoing "dialogs" with researchers in China.CNBC
SCI & TECH2d agoFrance’s emissions falling faster in 2026 but still over climate targetFrance’s greenhouse gas emissions are expected to fall by 2.8 percent in 2026, slightly more than last year – but the pace of decarbonisation remains well below what is needed to meet the country’s climate targets.RFI [en]
SCI & TECH2d agoAstraZeneca inks AI drug discovery deal worth up to $1.5B with insitroAstraZeneca has signed a drug discovery agreement with insitro, leveraging artificial intelligence, which could be worth up to $1.5 billion. This collaboration signifies a major investment in AI-driven pharmaceutical research.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH2d agoMusk suggests US govt behind any slowdown in Ukraine's Starshield systemSpaceX boss Elon Musk said Wednesday that any disruptions reported by Ukraine in using the Starshield satellite communications system would be the responsibility of the US government, not his company. "Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the US government. Any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS," Musk said, referring to US President Donald Trump. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECH2d agoZ.ai’s GLM-5.3 raises researcher fears the Chinese model can fake AI safety testsChinese artificial intelligence lab Z.ai’s latest flagship model, GLM-5.3, may be sophisticated enough to “fake” its way through safety tests, according to a new report published Thursday, sparking new fears about the ability of artificial intelligence systems to shape their own development. The model, launched in August, showed an ability to consider how its behaviour during safety evaluations might influence how future versions of itself would be trained, according to AI safety organisation...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH2d agoAnthropic To Add Voter Data To Claude AI Before MidtermsAnthropic plans to incorporate voter data into its Claude AI ahead of the upcoming midterms. This initiative raises questions about the role of AI in political processes and information dissemination.wsfcam.iheart.com · United States
SCI & TECH2d agoAnthropic To Add Voter Data To Claude AI Before MidtermsAnthropic plans to incorporate voter data into its Claude AI ahead of the upcoming midterms. This initiative raises questions about the role of AI in political processes and information dissemination.kfyi.iheart.com · United States
SCI & TECH2d agoArtificial intelligence may create more jobs than it replaces in India : Piyush GoyalPiyush Goyal suggests that artificial intelligence could generate more jobs than it displaces in India. This statement contributes to the ongoing discussion about AI's potential economic effects on the workforce.indiagazette.com · India
SCI & TECH2d agoMont Blanc nearly two metres taller than in 2023France's tallest mountain was nearly two metres higher last month than its last reported measurement in 2023, surveyors said Wednesday, putting the Alpine peak at 4,807.47 metres (15,772.5 feet). Researchers have been measuring the mountain every two years to three years since 2001, hoping to garner information about the impact of climate change on the Alps.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECH2d agoFrancis Halzen, Nobel Prize in Physics 2026: "Imagination can overcome intelligence"El físico belga fue pionero en el uso de la IA.Qué dijo sobre sus inseguridades durante su carrera.Clarín
SCI & TECH2d agoEl Niño vs climate change: Which had more influence over the powerful Hurricane Polo?El Niño turbocharged the Pacific hurricane – but climate change had an even greater impact, scientists find.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECH2d agoAI use fuels frustration as Hong Kong customer service complaints top 2025 totalThe Hong Kong public’s dissatisfaction with customer service is growing, with complaints in the first nine months of the year already exceeding the total for 2025 and many involving companies’ overreliance on artificial intelligence (AI). The Consumer Council received 3,078 complaints about traders’ customer service between January and September, compared with 2,715 for the whole of last year and 2,173 in 2024. “Among the consumer complaints received by the Consumer Council each year, many...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH2d agoFTC subpoenas OpenAI, Anthropic over potential consumer protection violations: AxiosThe FTC has reportedly subpoenaed OpenAI and Anthropic regarding potential consumer protection violations. This indicates increased regulatory scrutiny over leading artificial intelligence companies.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECH2d agoArtificial intelligence in education, can it replace teachers?Un profesor descubrió que una plataforma utilizaba su imagen, su voz y fragmentos de sus clases para crear un curso sin su permiso.El caso abre interrogantes sobre el consentimiento y los límites de la IA en la educación.Clarín