Hollywood takes on Zuckerberg, Musk and Altman amid widespread anxiety over AI
New films about Zuckerberg, Musk, Altman and AI are arriving. Public concern about the technology and its leaders is rising.
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New films about Zuckerberg, Musk, Altman and AI are arriving. Public concern about the technology and its leaders is rising.
Read the original →Experts say grief, confusion and fear are normal responses to dramatic changes in the workplace. A Gallup poll this summer found 52 percent of Americans are more concerned than excited about the use of AI in daily life, up from 37 percent in 2021.
Read the original →Loneliness is not the same as being alone. A new review maps the mechanisms of disconnection as AI companions begin to change how people connect.
Read the original →A survey of 300 Jordanian community pharmacists found that 52 percent are willing to use AI for medication counseling. The willingness was driven mainly by behavioral intention and youth. Concerns over regulation remain.
Read the original →Nagalla stressed that technological progress should be accompanied by efforts to help people manage its impact on their lives.
Read the original →Planet Fitness Inc. shares have traded up by 8.97 percent after membership growth and expansion headlines lifted investor optimism. UBS reiterated a Buy rating with an $80 target after an AI-driven sentiment selloff, and shares rebounded about 7% to $47.26 ahead of Q3.
Read the original →Jio showcased a range of personal AI wearables at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 in New Delhi. The range includes camera glasses and audio glasses.
Read the original →FitActive has partnered with Zing Coach to roll out personalized AI coaching. The coaching will run across its network of 192 clubs.
Read the original →The Pink Afternoon Tea at Singapore's Lobby Lounge offers a free wellness check and unlimited scones until October 31. It supports breast cancer causes.
Read the original →A 70-year-old mother in Afghanistan’s Kapisa province is using artificial intelligence to help care for her son.
Read the original →From screening to the monitoring of major conditions, the integration of new technologies and algorithms supports local healthcare provision.
Read the original →Researchers used machine learning to create a biological aging index specific to cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) disease. It outperforms existing measures in predicting mortality and identifying high-risk patients.
Read the original →The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) has extended its partnership with Intuition Robotics. The partnership continues to bring the ElliQ proactive AI companion to aging New Yorkers at risk of loneliness.
Read the original →A clinical trial in the United States showed that an AI chatbot can assist doctors during consultations. It can give information on symptoms and possible diagnoses before patients meet a medical professional in person. Experts stress that the technology cannot yet fully replace doctors' roles and still requires close supervision.
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