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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
SCI & TECH2d agoThe irony of OpenAI crying foul over spyingA company that owes its existence and enormous valuation to stealing others' work is now up in arms about theft.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECH2d agoThe West Needs a Pax BiologicaChinese firms are displacing Western competitors in one of the century’s most important and most overlooked industries.Foreign Policy
SCI & TECH2d agoScoop: "OG" Bill Gates returns to wage war on AI risksBill Gates is gearing up to dramatically expand his AI safety push, personally leaning on business leaders and considering a major deployment of his resources, sources tell Axios.Why it matters: The formidable, sharp-elbowed Bill Gates who built Microsoft is back, and he's directing his competitive fire toward what he has come to see as one of the most important causes of his lifetime."I can reach CEOs on this better than you can," Gates told one person he consulted on AI safety, showing an eagerness for combat that associates say is a return to "OG" form.Driving the news: Once a voice for optAxios
SCI & TECH2d agoAI companies reveal they are preparing for a "catastrophic event": what are the 4 most feared scenariosClarín
SCI & TECH2d agoScientists filmed over a thousand encounters with animals around a tidal turbine in Washington, and only four fish collided with the rotating blades, while all recorded seals and seabirds around the machine managed to avoid collisionThe monitoring was carried out over 109 days using cameras, acoustic sensors, and an automated system. Three of the fish that made contact with the blades were seen swimming away without visible injuries.Clarín