Month: June 2024

Jun
16
2024
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By Lily Chang
Google restores AI search functionality after errors and flaws

Google restores AI search functionality after errors and flaws

Science and Technology
More news - Latest news Liz Reid, Google's recently promoted head of search, wrote in a blog post Thursday that the company has pared back its AI overviews in certain ways, implementing "additional opt-in refinements" to provide more health-conscious responses, disabling misleading advice and limiting the inclusion of satire and user responses from forums like Reddit. “We will continue to improve when and how we show AI insights and strengthen our protections,” he wrote, adding that Google is working on updates to improve broad sets of search results. Ashley Thompson, a spokeswoman for Google, said in a statement Friday that…
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Jun
16
2024
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By Lily Chang
The United States leads the way in antitrust investigations into Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI

The United States leads the way in antitrust investigations into Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI

Investments and Business
Related media - Breaking news For months, Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI have largely escaped the brunt of the Biden administration's regulatory scrutiny. But things started to change when generative AI, capable of producing human-like text, photos, video and audio, hit the scene in late 2022 and created a frenzy in the industry. Regulators have recently signaled that they want to get ahead of developments in artificial intelligence. In July, the FTC launched an investigation into whether OpenAI had harmed consumers through data collection. In January, the FTC also launched a broad investigation into strategic partnerships between tech giants and AI…
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Jun
16
2024
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By Lily Chang
FDA panel evaluates MDMA therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder

FDA panel evaluates MDMA therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder

Health
Related media - Recent news What is the framework for approval? In 2017, the FDA granted “breakthrough” status to MDMA-assisted therapy. Status, the recognition of a drug's therapeutic promise, aims to shorten regulatory times. The original application was sponsored by the nonprofit Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, which earlier this year created a for-profit entity, Lykos Therapeutics, to commercialize MDMA if it gained approval. FDA approval. The request presents an unusual challenge for the FDA, which typically does not regulate drug treatments associated with talk therapy, an essential part of Lykos' regimen for treating post-traumatic stress disorder. On June 4,…
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Jun
15
2024
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By Lily Chang
Crisis in the Middle East: Israel launches offensive in central Gaza after deadly attack on a shelter

Crisis in the Middle East: Israel launches offensive in central Gaza after deadly attack on a shelter

Social Responsibility
More news - Breaking news As dawn broke on Thursday, Haitham Abu Ammar combed through the rubble of the school that had become a refuge for him and thousands of other displaced Gazans. For hours he helped people piece together the limbs of those they loved.“The most painful thing I ever felt was picking up those pieces of meat with my hands,” said Abu Ammar, a 27-year-old construction worker. “I never thought I would have to do something like this.” Early Thursday morning, Israeli airstrikes hit the school compound, killing dozens of people - including at least nine militants, the…
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