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Social Media Feeds Shift From Friends to Viral Fads, Study Finds
Social media feeds now prioritize viral fads and trends over posts from friends, driven by engagement-focused algorithms. This shift impacts user experience and authentic connection.
Ireland Probes Meta Over 'Dark Patterns' in Non-Algorithmic Feeds
Irish regulators are investigating if Meta uses deceptive design to discourage users from choosing chronological feeds over algorithmic ones.
Why Some Experts Compare AI Chatbots to Religious Belief Systems
A growing number of researchers argue people treat large language models with faith-like trust, raising concerns about blind reliance on AI.
A New Lens on Business: Companies as Networks of Algorithms
Viewing companies as graphs of algorithms reveals new opportunities for automation and efficiency. This perspective challenges traditional management models.
How Pull Requests Are Replacing Whiteboards in Tech Hiring
A growing number of tech companies are replacing traditional whiteboard interviews with real-world coding tasks using pull requests. This shift aims to evaluate candidates more fairly and accurately.
UK education panel demands social media ban for children under 16
UK Education Committee calls for statutory social media ban for under-16s, citing addictive design and mental health harms. It urges broader regulation and treats child safety as public health issue.
A machine that mimics nature to explore beyond AI's limits
A new type of computing machine, inspired by natural processes, aims to solve problems that traditional AI cannot. This approach could open up new frontiers in scientific discovery.
Pope's AI Encyclical Highlights Shareholder Push for Oversight
Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on AI affirms that technology is never neutral and validates investor-led efforts to hold tech companies accountable for AI oversight.
Healthcare AI's Real Challenge Isn't Better Algorithms, It's Broken Systems
Healthcare AI fails in practice due to fragmented data and legacy systems, not weak algorithms. Real progress requires infrastructure modernization, not better models.
Google Tests Website Opt-Out for AI Search Results
Google is testing a new control for websites to opt out of AI-generated search features. The move gives publishers more say over how their content appears in AI Overviews and AI Mode.
Startups bet on getting people offline with games and DIY computers
Startups like Board and cyberdeck creators are gaining traction by promoting offline activities and DIY computing.
Flock License Plate Reader Falsely Tied Innocent Man to a Crime
A San Diego man was wrongly linked to a violent crime by a Flock license plate reader. The incident raises serious questions about the reliability of automated surveillance technology.
Google Commits Nearly $1 Billion Monthly for SpaceX Compute
Google will pay SpaceX $920 million per month for compute services, driven by surging demand for its AI products. The deal highlights the massive infrastructure costs behind the AI race.
Maka Kids Raises $3M for Streaming App That Prioritizes Child Development Over Engagement
Maka Kids raised $3 million in seed funding for its streaming app designed for children ages zero to six. The platform focuses on well-being and healthy development rather than engagement metrics.
Mathematicians Warn AI Progress Outpaces Safety Measures
A group of leading mathematicians has issued a stark warning about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, calling for urgent safety protocols.
Cambridge Researchers Test Vaccine With AI-Designed Antigen in First
University of Cambridge tested a vaccine using an antigen designed entirely by AI, marking a first for vaccine development.
AI-Generated Content Floods Social Media Platforms
AI-generated content floods social media platforms challenging moderation systems and raising concerns about online authenticity.
Quantum Physics, AI Join Forces to Supercharge Enzyme Engineering
Imperagen raises £5 million to blend quantum physics simulations with AI for faster, more precise enzyme design, aiming to green industrial processes.
Aluminum Prices Surge 20%, Startups Use AI to Extract Metal From Scrap
With aluminum prices up 20%, recycling startups are turning to AI to improve recovery of critical minerals from scrap.
Dyson’s New Purifier Tracks Your Movement to Direct Cool Air
Dyson’s latest purifier uses AI to follow you around the room, cooling only where you are. The Find+Follow Purifier Cool aims to save energy by avoiding empty spaces.