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AI Might Actually Enforce All Our Stupid Laws, Expert Warns

With artificial intelligence having already changed the way we work — or at least the way bosses think work should be done — for the worse, one computer scientist is warning that it could get much, much worse if robots begin being used to enforce the law in all its stupidity. “If you’re not worried… Continue reading AI Might Actually Enforce All Our Stupid Laws, Expert Warns

Sam Altman Says Muslim Colleagues Are Afraid to Speak Up

The unfolding Gaza-Israel crisis has seen both antisemitism and Islamophobia skyrocket across the globe. Now, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has taken advantage of his considerable platform to call for support for both groups. “Muslim and Arab (especially Palestinian) colleagues in the tech community I’ve spoken with feel uncomfortable speaking about their recent experiences, often out… Continue reading Sam Altman Says Muslim Colleagues Are Afraid to Speak Up

Cleantechnica: Tesla Cybertruck Matte vs. Glossy PPF (Paint Protection Films)003182

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! The Tesla Cybertruck, now known for its unique stainless steel exterior, recently became the subject of an intriguing experiment by the detailers at OCDetailing, based in Fremont, California. They explored the effects of both glossy and matte paint protection… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Tesla Cybertruck Matte vs. Glossy PPF (Paint Protection Films)003182

Clean Technica: That Time When A Tesla Model Y Was Cheaper Than A Model 3 (That Time Is Now)003181

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! In the United States EV (electric vehicle) market, the “price” of a car can vary quite a bit over time. And I’m not talking about Tesla’s seemingly schizophrenic pricing policies. I’m talking about the bottom line price of an… Continue reading Clean Technica: That Time When A Tesla Model Y Was Cheaper Than A Model 3 (That Time Is Now)003181

Scientists Have Been Studying Your Pee and They Finally Have Answers

Image by Getty / Futurism Until now, scientists somehow didn’t know exactly what made pee yellow. But that just may have finally changed. In a new study published in the journal Nature Microbiology, a multidisciplinary group of scientists out of the University of Maryland reported on their findings about a middleman enzyme called bilirubin reductase, which had long… Continue reading Scientists Have Been Studying Your Pee and They Finally Have Answers

17,000 People Died From Taking Hydroxychloroquine, Scientists Estimate

Image by Getty / Futurism In news that’s sure to kickstart a wave of recriminations, researchers have estimated that almost 17,000 people died in six countries during the first COVID-19 wave due to the use of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), an anti-malaria medication that gained viral traction as a potential treatment against COVID even after scientific evidence failed… Continue reading 17,000 People Died From Taking Hydroxychloroquine, Scientists Estimate

FDA Investigating Link Between Semaglutide and Hair Loss, Suicidal Thoughts

Image by Jaap Arriens / NurPhoto via Getty / Futurism The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating whether semaglutide, the active ingredient of the weight loss drug Wegovy and the diabetes medication Ozempic, might cause hair loss and suicidal thoughts, CNN reports. Semaglutide belongs to a category of drugs which work by mimicking… Continue reading FDA Investigating Link Between Semaglutide and Hair Loss, Suicidal Thoughts