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People fear AI taking jobs more than AI threatening humanity
People fear AI taking jobs more than AI threatening humanity A new study by the University of Zurich found that people are more concerned about immediate risks posed by AI than theoretical future threats to humanity. Respondents showed a clear distinction between abstract scenarios and specific tangible problems, prioritizing the latter over hypothetical dangers. The […]
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Plastic exposure may be making bacteria resistant to drugs
Plastic exposure may be making bacteria resistant to drugs Microplastics could be fueling antibiotic resistance, according to new research. Microplastics—tiny shards of plastic debris—are all over the planet. They have made their way up food chains, accumulated in oceans, clustered in clouds and on mountains, and been found inside our bodies at alarming rates. Scientists […]
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