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Researchers propose a three-step framework called Ask, Audit, Apply. It is meant to guide clinicians in reasoning safely and accountably with AI-powered decision support tools.
Read the original →Around 80 pages on WhatsApp's website exposed instructions that were designed for its chatbot, including "WHAT NOT TO SAY." Meta says a bug caused the issue.
Read the original →Monitoring tools are common in a range of workplaces, including factories, office jobs, delivery work and retail. Employees are often not informed that they are being monitored.
Read the original →Dementia is a growing global health burden. Artificial intelligence is now used across dementia diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring.
Read the original →Chatbots are becoming more emotionally engaging, prompting concerns over manipulation of users. A recent Anthropic policy change restricting cruelty towards AI models has reignited debates on AI welfare and consciousness. Researchers are divided on whether AI systems deserve moral consideration, and some fear that recognizing AI rights may weaken human accountability for harmful actions.
Read the original →A court heard that Jakob Ward was caught because he sent the victim a bag containing his own semen. Police were able to trace the DNA back to him.
Read the original →The piece asks why so many young people share their most intimate thoughts with an AI system. It suggests these systems are available at any hour, respond immediately and offer what appears to be a non-judgmental space for adolescents to express fears. It adds that a kind-sounding response is not necessarily wise advice.
Read the original →J.L. Richards & Associates Limited (JLR) has received an award of excellence in the 2026 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards for one of its projects.
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