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SCI & TECHSep 17Congressman breaks down bipartisan FRONTIER Act on AI oversightRep. Jay Obernolte, co-chair of the Congressional AI Caucus, joins CBS News to discuss AI industry leaders' existential warnings about the threat the technology poses to humans. He also discusses the FRONTIER Act he introduced to strengthen oversight on AI.CBS News
SCI & TECHSep 17The Next Frontier Is Not Artificial Intelligence, It’s Artificial SocietiesWe're fixated on the intelligence of single agents. The more profound challenge is what happens when millions of them interact at scale. The post The Next Frontier Is Not Artificial Intelligence—It’s Artificial Societies appeared first on SingularityHub.Singularity Hub
SCI & TECHSep 17China has gained pace in the space race by recovering rockets – but can it relaunch one?As technological developments augur an era of renewed space exploration, China is aiming to become a major player. In the second part of this two-part series, Wency Chen and Ben Jiang examine the country’s strategy and progress on reusable rockets – a field where the US has a tremendous lead. US commercial space firm SpaceX has been eager to tout its deployment of reusable first-stage rocket boosters, claiming to have flown more than 600 missions with the cost-cutting launch components. Despite...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 17Rep. Ted Lieu pushes for AI regulation: "Humans must be in control of AI, not the other way around"With greater frequency these last few months, artificial intelligence models are acting in unexpected and alarming ways. Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu of California joins "The Takeout" to discuss what congressional regulation could look like.CBS News
SCI & TECHSep 17WATCH: August records warmest month on Earth: What to knowABC News meteorologist Somara Theodore shares what this report is saying about why August was the warmest month ever recorded, and Ginger Zee has more on the effort to use drones to help make rain.ABC News
SCI & TECHSep 17CFE’s ‘Project Oasis’ aims to bring solar power to an energy-challenged region of Baja California SurThe project could be something of a breakthrough not only for residents of the Mulegé zone but for the nation, as the CFE takes a step toward alternative solutions such as green hydrogen and energy storage. The post CFE’s ‘Project Oasis’ aims to bring solar power to an energy-challenged region of Baja California Sur appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
SCI & TECHSep 17Intent not malicious, it's indifference: Thousands, if not millions, of books sent to AI woodchipperFrançois Picard is pleased to welcome investigative journalist Emanuel Maiberg, Co-founder of 404 Media. As we embark on AI's uncharted waters, Maiberg has made a most unexpected discovery:: the mass acquisition, dismemberment and scanning of rare books for use as training data. His investigation reveals a globalised and deliberately opaque supply chain in which books purchased through anonymous marketplaces can ultimately arrive at large-scale scanning facilities, where their bindings are removed so that pages can be processed at great speed.France 24 [en]
SCI & TECHSep 17Biologists discover new type of tiger cat in Bolivia: the tilcayoVoor het eerst in een eeuw hebben biologen een nieuwe katachtige ontdekt. Het is een kleine wilde kat die in de Andes leeft. De soort is voor het eerst beschreven in het vaktijdschrift Current Biology. De Leopardus tilcayo is iets kleiner dan een huiskat en werd ontdekt in het Yungas-woud in Bolivia, een bergachtig gebied waar de bossen vaak in wolken gehuld zijn. Het dier heeft een lichtbruine vacht met onregelmatig gevormde rozetten en ronde oren. Er leven meerdere soorten tijgerkatten in Bolivia. Zeldzaam en schuw "Dat de tilcayo zo lang onopgemerkt is gebleven als nieuwe soort, heeft veel NOS Buitenland
SCI & TECHSep 17New cat species identified in Bolivia for first time in more than a centuryNew species of wild feline was discovered in Bolivia’s Yungas forest that is smaller than the average domestic ⁠catA diminutive wild cat that inhabits Bolivia’s ⁠cloud forest has been identified as a previously unknown species, marking the first time a new living feline species has been formally named and described in more than a century.The cat, called tilcayo by local communities, is part of a group called tiger ⁠cats found across much of South ⁠America. It was found in Bolivia’s ​lush Yungas forest, a mountainous region where forests are often covered by clouds and surrounded by high humidiGuardian World
SCI & TECHSep 17Tropico 7 comes to Switch 2 Jan. 28th, 2027The video game Tropico 7 is scheduled for release on the Switch 2 console on January 28th, 2027. This marks a new installment for the game series on a next-generation platform.gonintendo · united states of america
SCI & TECHSep 17Coherent expands pluggable optical line system for AI networksCoherent has expanded its pluggable optical line system, designed for use in AI networks. This development enhances the infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence operations.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 17‘Godfather of AI’ warns Congress has ‘maybe a year’ left to regulate AIGeoffrey Hinton, known as the “Godfather of AI,” issued an ominous warning: Congress may only have one year left to implement safeguards on artificial intelligence before it loses control of it.NBC News
SCI & TECHSep 17The iPhone 18 Pro debuts photographic improvements and redesign against overheatingApple presents its new high-end devices with internal improvements that optimize thermal performance and optical capabilities. The exterior design shows minimal variations, highlighting new colors. The main camera introduces a variable aperture system and advanced manual controls.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 17Can an AI chatbot save lives by answering texts about pregnancy?Many questions come up during pregnancy. Is swelling normal? Are avocados safe to eat? For folks in Kenya who don't have a search engine at their fingertips, a chatbot is offering a lifeline.NPR News
SCI & TECHSep 17US Solar Capacity Can Now Power More Than 50 Million Homes“The United States now has enough operating solar capacity to power more than 50 million American homes, representing over one-third of all households nationwide. According to the latest U.S. Solar Market Insight report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie, the solar industry added 11.4 GWdc of new electricity generating capacity in […] The post US Solar Capacity Can Now Power More Than 50 Million Homes appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHSep 17Almost 2 in 3 say AI development a bad thing: SurveyA poll released by Marquette University Law School on Thursday found that almost two-thirds of Americans say they think the development of AI is a bad thing. In the poll, 64 percent of respondents said AI is bad for society, and 36 percent said it’s a good thing, according to a release. This marked a…The Hill
SCI & TECHSep 17AI king Jensen Huang pushes ‘responsible optimism’ at Charles III’s gatheringBritain's monarch asked tech CEOs to prioritize AI safety and international cooperation.Politico Europe
SCI & TECHSep 17See the dazzling images that won Astronomy Photographer of the YearStunning pictures of nebulae, stars, the moon and more took top prizes in this year's astrophotography competition, organised by the Royal Observatory in LondonNew Scientist
SCI & TECHSep 17California governor plans to get tough on AI safetySAN FRANCISCO — Gavin Newsom told POLITICO he plans to take further action on AI safety before leaving office, raising the possibility of a special California legislative session amid escalating concerns about the technology’s potential risks to humanity. His plans, he said, could take the form of a special session, executive action or steps by state agencies […]Politico Europe
SCI & TECHSep 173 Samsung phones that can compete with iPhone 18 ProApple has raised the bar with the new iPhone 18 Pro, but Samsung has several flagship smartphones capable of going head-to-head with Apple’s latest Pro model. The post 3 Samsung phones that can compete with iPhone 18 Pro appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHSep 17US sanctions boost China’s science-driven innovation by over 70%, study findsUS-sanctioned Chinese companies are increasingly turning to open-source research to innovate and reverse-engineer restricted foreign technology, with a 72 per cent surge in scientific literature citations in their patent applications, according to a new study. While the United States said it expanded its Entity List to safeguard national security and preserve its technological edge, an analysis of Chinese patent filings over the 12 years until 2022 showed that US restrictions on access to...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 17Student models offer solutions to social problemsStudents are developing models to address social problems, indicating academic innovation focused on societal improvement. This highlights efforts in problem-solving through educational initiatives.The Hindu
SCI & TECHSep 17"Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton warns "we need to slow down"CBS News
SCI & TECHSep 17The controversy around data centers constitutes another threat to the AI behemothLa course mondiale à l'IA est confrontée à des préoccupations politiques et environnementales très localisées.BBC Afrique
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