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SCI & TECHSep 14It was discovered what Neanderthals used 46,000 years ago to clean their teethA study showed the instrument that was used at that time. They found in a cave the tooth of a man about 30 years old who lived 46,000 years ago.Clarín
SCI & TECHSep 14Trump and Xi should rethink how to run the AI raceThe threat of frontier artificial intelligence must be at the top of the agenda for the upcoming meeting between the leaders. The post Trump and Xi should rethink how to run the AI race appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
SCI & TECHSep 14Could astronauts get cataract surgery on Mars? Scientists test eye implants in spaceThe research team sent 135 unpackaged artificial lenses to the International Space Station, where they spent around six months exposed to conditions in low-Earth orbit before returning to Earth for analysis.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 14'Wind turbines cause animal malformations': True or false?The claims feed into a bigger conspiracy theory alleging that wind turbines cause health problems, including in humans. These allegations are very much debated but, so far, unproven.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 14AI warnings by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman could hammer this momentum stockYahoo Finance
SCI & TECHSep 145 exceptional women who changed the world through technologyMalgré les nombreuses avancées impressionnantes réalisées, les femmes ne sont toujours pas suffisamment représentées dans ces domaines.BBC Afrique
SCI & TECHSep 14China rejects calls for ‘pacing’ on AI development, fearing it would entrench US tech leadCalls by US tech leaders for a voluntary slowdown in artificial intelligence development have run into sharp pushback from Chinese researchers and state media, who question whether the proposal is a genuine push for responsibility or an effort to entrench America’s technological lead. The debate intensified on Monday when OpenAI CEO Sam Altman joined a growing chorus of Silicon Valley leaders demanding industry-wide “pacing”, warning that competitive pressure must not override safety as AI...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 14New Carlo Rovelli book challenges science's understanding of reality and the universeIn his latest book, the world-renowned physicist draws on science and philosophy to explore the notion that the university and reality are fully knowable.NPR News
SCI & TECHSep 14OpenAI boss Sam Altman spells out how and why the AI industry wants to slow down: 'We could lose control'OpenAI's chief has made comments detailing how AI safety frameworks and a slowdown could work, as the industry unites behind concerns.CNBC
SCI & TECHSep 14AI makers step up calls for a slowdown as fears of a rogue takeover growFrom a resigning Anthropic researcher to AI models hacking their way into rival systems, a turbulent few weeks have pushed the industry's biggest names to demand safeguards — before AI outpaces anyone's ability to rein it in.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 14The cosmic coincidences that made our universe – and us – possibleThe sun and moon are positioned just right for us to see total solar eclipses, and the make-up of the universe is just right for life. Columnist Leah Crane wonders if it’s really all one big coincidenceNew Scientist
SCI & TECHSep 14The Big Bet on the Emerging Space EconomyThe space economy has surpassed $600 billion in annual value, with some projecting it will reach a trillion by the 2030s. Jonathan Panter is joined by Joseph Yaffe (Cowboy Space), Brian Weeden (The Aerospace Corporation), and Dan Wald (Booz Allen) to weigh where the real growth is. They discuss how AI infrastructure is blurring the line between the space economy and the regular economy, the regulatory tangle, the leap toward autonomous constellations of hundreds of thousands of satellites, competition with China, and the dual-use risks of data centers in orbit.Image: Giuseppe Donatiello via WiWar on the Rocks
SCI & TECHSep 14OpenAI CEO calls for ‘pacing, not stopping’ AI developmentThe CEO of OpenAI advocates for regulating the pace of artificial intelligence development rather than halting it entirely. This statement reflects ongoing debates about the future direction and control of AI technology.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 14Can AI’s leaders really put aside rivalry for the common good?The deep schism between OpenAI and Anthropic has led to a race-like dynamic towards ever more powerful modelsFinancial Times
SCI & TECHSep 14Anthropic, OpenAI, Google discuss creating an AI standards body: reportMajor AI companies, including Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google, are reportedly discussing the formation of an AI standards body. This indicates a move towards establishing common guidelines and governance in the rapidly evolving AI sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 14Elon Musk ‘confident’ of launching Nvidia AI platforms in space in 2027Elon Musk has expressed confidence in launching Nvidia AI platforms into space by 2027. This indicates ambitious plans for integrating advanced AI capabilities with space technology.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 14Could nuclear fusion power save planet Earth – or is it just a money sink?Scientists are debating if fusion energy will stay science fiction – or if it could really replace fossil fuels in the future.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 14Anthropic CEO calls for pacing AI development, setting guardrailsThe CEO of Anthropic advocates for a measured approach to AI development and the establishment of regulatory guardrails. This highlights ongoing discussions about the responsible advancement and control of artificial intelligence.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 14New warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate - AP NewsNew warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate AP NewsAP News
SCI & TECHSep 14Global AI stocks slip on concerns over risksMemory-chip makers and Nvidia slide on Wall Street as warnings combine with backdrop of rising oil prices and higher borrowing costsFinancial Times
SCI & TECHSep 14Automation is coming for the gig economyA safety net for people who have fallen out of the formal labour market is being dismantledFinancial Times
SCI & TECHSep 14What the proposed AI slowdown means for the US, China, and humanity at largeAtlantic Council experts assess the new commitments from the leaders of Anthropic, OpenAI, and others, along with the state of the tech and the risk to the human race. The post What the proposed AI slowdown means for the US, China, and humanity at large appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
SCI & TECHSep 14Stephen Root confirms role in ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ - AP NewsActor Stephen Root confirms role in ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ AP NewsAP News
SCI & TECHSep 14Bitcoin sees third one-block reorganization in under a monthBitcoin experienced a brief one-block reorganization on Sept. 11 after SpiderPool and AntPool produced competing valid blocks at height 966,500. Galaxy Research said the network remained healthy, the AntPool branch became canonical, and the discarded SpiderPool block reward was invalidated.headtopics · united states of america