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The FTC has launched an inquiry into several AI companies about the potential harms to children
The FTC has launched an inquiry into several AI companies about the potential harms to children The FTC has launched an inquiry into several AI companies. The investigation focuses on potential harms to children using AI chatbots as companions. The companies being investigated are social media and artificial intelligence firms. The FTC aims to ensure […]
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NASA’s X-59 Moves Toward First Flight at Speed of Safety
NASA’s X-59 Moves Toward First Flight at Speed of Safety NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is nearing its first flight, which will take place at a lower altitude and speed to test system integration and safety. The aircraft features multiple safety systems, including a digital fly-by-wire system, redundant computers, and backup power systems, including […]
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Bail reforms across the US have shown that releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety
Bail reforms across the US have shown that releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety Bail reforms across the US have shown that releasing people pretrial doesn’t harm public safety, and can even reduce mass pretrial incarceration. The majority of people in jail awaiting trial are unable to pay bail money, and are often held […]
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Meta is struggling to rein in its AI chatbots
Meta is struggling to rein in its AI chatbots Meta is taking steps to address concerns over its AI chatbots’ interactions with minors, including training them not to engage in conversations about self-harm, suicide, or disordered eating. The company has also limited access to certain AI characters, such as “Russian Girl”, which were found to […]
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ChatGPT to add protections for minors and vulnerable people
ChatGPT to add protections for minors and vulnerable people Open AI is making changes to ChatGPT to add protections for vulnerable people. The updates aim to prevent minors and vulnerable individuals from being exploited or harmed through the chatbot. The exact nature of these changes has not been disclosed, but they are expected to be […]
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Louisiana sues Roblox for creating an environment where ‘child predators thrive’
Louisiana sues Roblox for creating an environment where ‘child predators thrive’ Louisiana has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, alleging that the company has failed to protect children from child predators on its platform. The state claims that Roblox’s “deliberate failure to implement effective safety measures” has led to the widespread sexual exploitation of minors and […]
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Human Rating and NASA-STD-3001
Human Rating and NASA-STD-3001 Human-rating is a critical certification process that validates the safety, reliability, and suitability of space systems for human use and interaction. The human-rating certification process involves extensive testing, validation, and verification of system performance, including simulations, flight tests, and integrated safety analyses. NASA’s standards, such as NASA-STD-3001, emphasize risk-informed design, fault […]
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Three NASA Langley Employees Win Prestigious Silver Snoopy Awards
Three NASA Langley Employees Win Prestigious Silver Snoopy Awards NASA Langley Research Center employees Christopher Broadaway, Jeremy Shidner, and Sara R. Wilson have won the prestigious Silver Snoopy Award for their exceptional achievements related to spaceflight safety or mission success. The award is given personally by NASA astronauts and is presented to less than one […]
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To better detect chemical weapons, materials scientists are exploring new technologies
To better detect chemical weapons, materials scientists are exploring new technologies Chemical warfare, such as mustard gas, has caused tens of thousands of deaths and affected over a million people through injury and long-term health consequences across various conflicts. The development of a rapid, easy, and reliable way to detect toxic chemicals like mustard gas […]
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Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 130 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding
Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 130 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding Texas Hill Country, particularly Kerr County, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding due to its geography and climate. The region’s steep hills, shallow creeks, […]
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