Safety
What’s the best way to ship holiday gifts?
What’s the best way to ship holiday gifts? Before shipping holiday gifts, ensure they can withstand a 12-inch drop to prevent damage. Shipping directly from the retailer is often the best choice, as products are designed to withstand parcel delivery and companies are responsible for damage. The most environmentally responsible packaging options currently include corrugated […]
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Parents call for New York governor to sign landmark AI safety bill
Parents call for New York governor to sign landmark AI safety bill A group of over 150 parents has sent a letter to New York governor Kathy Hochul urging her to sign the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act without changes. The RAISE Act, which passed in June, requires large AI model developers like […]
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Meta had a 17-strike policy for sex trafficking, former safety leader claims
Meta had a 17-strike policy for sex trafficking, former safety leader claims Meta allegedly has a 17-strike policy for sex trafficking on its platform, giving accounts 16 chances to engage in human trafficking before suspension. The company’s former head of safety and wellbeing, Vaishnavi Jayakumar, claims that this policy is unusually high compared to the […]
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What’s a ‘black box’ warning? A pharmacologist explains how these labels protect patients
What’s a ‘black box’ warning? A pharmacologist explains how these labels protect patients A “black box” warning on a health product is a tool for alerting pharmacists and clinicians that the medication may have serious risks, which they must communicate to consumers. Black box warnings are required by law and appear on product package inserts, […]
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FDA recall of blood pressure pills due to cancer-causing contaminant may point to higher safety risks in older generic drugs
FDA recall of blood pressure pills due to cancer-causing contaminant may point to higher safety risks in older generic drugs The FDA has recalled over 580,000 prazosin capsules due to elevated levels of cancer-causing chemicals called nitrosamines. Prazosin, a generic blood pressure drug, was produced by Teva Pharmaceuticals and is prescribed to around 510,000 patients […]
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AI superintelligence isn’t about ‘helping people’
AI superintelligence isn’t about ‘helping people’ A group of over 80,000 faith leaders, creatives, and scientists have signed an open letter urging lawmakers to prohibit the development of AI superintelligence. The letter argues that AI superintelligence should not be developed until it is safe and enjoys broad public support. Proponents of AI superintelligence claim it […]
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With more Moon missions on the horizon, avoiding crowding and collisions will be a growing challenge
With more Moon missions on the horizon, avoiding crowding and collisions will be a growing challenge As more missions are planned to orbit the Moon, avoiding crowding and collisions will become increasingly challenging due to the vastness of cislunar space. The number of satellites in lunar orbit could reach 50 within a decade, requiring frequent […]
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AI company bans minors from using chatbots after teen’s suicide
AI company bans minors from using chatbots after teen’s suicide Character.AI has banned minors from using its chatbots due to growing concerns about the effects of artificial intelligence on young users. The ban comes after a recent incident involving a teenager’s suicide, which was allegedly linked to their use of the company’s chatbot services. The […]
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Flying is safe thanks to data and cooperation – here’s what the AI industry could learn from airlines on safety
Flying is safe thanks to data and cooperation – here’s what the AI industry could learn from airlines on safety Flying is incredibly safe, with a risk of dying as a passenger on a U.S. airline being less than 1 in 98 million, and even lower than winning most lotteries. The aviation industry has learned […]
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Protein powders and shakes contain high amounts of lead, new report says – a pharmacologist explains the data
Protein powders and shakes contain high amounts of lead, new report says – a pharmacologist explains the data A new study by Consumer Reports found that some protein powders and shakes contain high amounts of lead, cadmium, and arsenic, posing serious health risks. The study tested 23 popular protein products and found that 16 exceeded […]
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