Image by Getty / Futurism Since OpenAI first introduced ChatGPT to the public back in 2022, people have done all sorts of ill-advised things with the AI tool — from attorneys filing court documents that cite hallucinated caselaw to everyday users spiraling into severe mental health crises as the chatbot affirms delusional thoughts. Now add… Continue reading People Are Asking ChatGPT for Advice on Injecting Their Own Facial Filler, a Cosmetic Procedure That Should Only Be Carried Out by Licensed Medical Professionals
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The Secret Reason So Many College Students Are Relying on AI Is Incredibly Sad
According to a new study, a staggering majority of American college students are using artificial intelligence in their studies — and the reason why is a pathos-laden dispatch from an education system in crisis. In a new study in the journal Tech Trends, researchers from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte found not only that… Continue reading The Secret Reason So Many College Students Are Relying on AI Is Incredibly Sad
People Are Already Dropping Dead as Extreme Heat Scorches the US
In large swaths of these United States, people are already dying from this summer’s brutal heat wave. According to St. Louis’ KMOV, a 55-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment this week after her electricity had been shut off during this so-called “heat dome” phenomenon — which involves heat being trapped by atmospheric conditions, as… Continue reading People Are Already Dropping Dead as Extreme Heat Scorches the US
Chinese Military Shows Off Fly-Sized Drones for Covert Ops
When it comes to robotics, nobody’s doing it quite like China. Despite not truly industrializing until the 1950s — some 75 years after the United States — the nation has surged to the global forefront of robotics development. Between 2022 and 2023, China installed over half of all global robotics installed throughout the globe, scoring the… Continue reading Chinese Military Shows Off Fly-Sized Drones for Covert Ops
Government Alarmed by Videos of Tesla Robotaxis Immediately Breaking Road Laws
Tesla is already in hot water over its Robotaxi rollout in Austin. As Bloomberg reports, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) contacted Tesla just a single day after its Robotaxi launch over apparent traffic violations captured on video and posted to social media. Since Sunday, the Elon Musk-owned electric carmaker has been offering autonomous… Continue reading Government Alarmed by Videos of Tesla Robotaxis Immediately Breaking Road Laws
Jeff Bezos’ Wedding Was Reportedly Pushed Back Due to Prenup Issues
Always be prepared! Stayin’ Alive Jeff Bezos, the mega-billionaire founder of Amazon and one of the world’s richest men, is marrying his longtime girlfriend and “alive girl” Lauren Sánchez this month in what many have dubbed the “wedding of the century.” The lavish three-day bonanza has been shrouded in secrecy, but Bezos, Sánchez, and a… Continue reading Jeff Bezos’ Wedding Was Reportedly Pushed Back Due to Prenup Issues
New York City’s Power Is Going Down Amid Brutal Heatwave
“Like an air fryer, it’s going to be hot.” America Unplugged While a gigantic heat dome parks itself like an unwelcome guest over a major swath of the United States, residents of the ultra-dense metropolis of New York City are the perfect example of a country so cooked by climate change that it’s overwhelming existing… Continue reading New York City’s Power Is Going Down Amid Brutal Heatwave
AI Is Turbocharging Global Inequality
As the AI race shows no signs of slowing down, it’s clear which countries started in pole position — and are poised to hold onto their lead. “Artificial intelligence has created a new digital divide,” warns the New York Times in new reporting, “fracturing the world between nations with the computing power for building cutting-edge… Continue reading AI Is Turbocharging Global Inequality
Extreme Heat Is Killing Unfathomable Numbers of People Worldwide
A huge heatwave is currently roasting vast swaths of the United States, sending temperatures skyrocketing over 100 degrees Fahrenheit across the midwest and eastern portions of the country. It’s the season’s first foray in a grim new annual reality: heat so extreme that it’s literally killing people. The numbers are unfathomable, with an estimated 500… Continue reading Extreme Heat Is Killing Unfathomable Numbers of People Worldwide
“You Are Being Updated This Week” Elon Musk Furious After His “Grok” AI Cites Reliable Sources That Disagree With His Misinformation
Elon Musk is threatening once again to lobotomize his “Grok” AI for citing accurate sources and telling the truth about his disreputable internet cronies. Earlier this month, Grok took aim at catturd2, the X handle of a conservative personality named Phillip Buchanan, for aligning with “right-wing extremism.” After Buchanan insisted that Grok was lying, the… Continue reading “You Are Being Updated This Week” Elon Musk Furious After His “Grok” AI Cites Reliable Sources That Disagree With His Misinformation