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The Download: Meet our AI innovators, and what happens when therapists use AI covertly

The Download: Meet our AI innovators, and what happens when therapists use AI covertly

In Silicon Valley, there are hopes that AI models will one day serve as effective therapists, providing mental health care without the requirements human counselors face, such as advanced degrees and continuous personal maintenance. However, recent reports indicate that the practical application of AI in therapeutic settings is not matching this optimistic vision. A recent […]

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Texas banned lab-grown meat. What’s next for the industry?

Texas banned lab-grown meat. What’s next for the industry?

Texas has joined six other US states and Italy in enacting a ban on lab-grown meat products. This regulatory move could pose challenges for an industry that is still developing and faces numerous obstacles in reaching consumers effectively. The agriculture sector is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, with livestock responsible for approximately

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The Download: AI's energy future

The Download: AI’s energy future

Three key uncertainties about the energy consumption of artificial intelligence (AI) systems remain. Earlier this year, researchers, including Casey Crownhart and James O’Donnell, focused on quantifying the energy used by major AI models, such as ChatGPT and Gemini, to generate a single response. Despite multiple inquiries, companies like Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft did not disclose

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Trump is slowing — but not stopping — US greenhouse gas reductions

Trump is slowing — but not stopping — US greenhouse gas reductions

The latest forecast from the Rhodium Group indicates that U.S. greenhouse gas emissions reductions are expected to decelerate over the next decade, which could hinder global climate change efforts. Previously, the firm had projected a decrease of up to 56% in emissions by 2035 based on existing climate policies. However, this outlook has shifted, anticipating

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Amazon drivers could be wearing AR glasses with a built-in display next year

Amazon drivers could be wearing AR glasses with a built-in display next year

Amazon is developing a new pair of augmented-reality (AR) glasses, known internally as Jayhawk, as reported by The Information. This initiative places Amazon alongside companies like Meta, Google, Samsung, and Snap in the AR market. The glasses are expected to feature a full-color display in one eye, as well as integrated microphones, speakers, and a

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How platforms are responding to the Charlie Kirk shooting

How platforms are responding to the Charlie Kirk shooting

Videos depicting the fatal shooting of influencer and right-wing activist Charlie Kirk have surfaced across various social media platforms. These videos have drawn attention, prompting inquiries from news outlets regarding how these platforms will manage the content and posts related to the incident. Responses have been received from Bluesky, Meta, Reddit, and YouTube regarding their

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