In a lonely world, widespread AI chatbots and ‘companions’ pose unique psychological risks
Within two days of launching its AI companions last month, Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot app Grok…
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Viral post accuses Google’s AI Overviews of breaking its own spam rules
A viral social media post is roasting Google’s AI Overviews – the company’s AI-generated answers in…
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What is Kick, the platform that livestreamed a man’s death this week?
Earlier this week, a Frenchman named Raphaël Graven died in his sleep during a livestreamed broadcast…
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We’ve been sending animals into space for 7 decades – yet there are still no rules to protect them from harm
This week, Russia is expected to launch its Bion-M No.2 biosatellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in…
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FastComet’s Response in Support for Ukraine
The nightmares that are happening in Ukraine in 2022 withstand any comprehension. Our position as a…
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15 Co-Op Games for Linux Steam Gamers in 2025
There’s something special about playing co-op games with your friends. If done right, it can create…
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‘The great mass of waters killed many thousands’: how earthquakes and tsunamis shook ancient Greece and Rome
The Greek poet Crinagoras of Mytilene (1st century BC–1st century AD) once addressed a little poem…
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I make $87,000 a year as an undertaker — and I’m wildly happy
In the complex tapestry of human experiences, death remains a poignant thread that brings with it…
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Swirling nebula of two dying stars revealed in spectacular detail in new Webb telescope image
The day before my thesis examination, my friend and radio astronomer Joe Callingham showed me an…
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This 39-year-old mom quit her hospital job to become a mechanic—now her shop brings in $440,000/year
In the world of healthcare, few specialties are as demanding and emotionally taxing as oncology. Spending…
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FOSS Weekly #25.29: End of Ubuntu 24.10, AUR Issue, Terminal Tips, Screenshot Editing and More Linux Stuff
After Denmark and France, now we have another positive news from Europe as two major open…
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Remote cave discovery shows ancient voyagers brought rice across 2,300km of Pacific Ocean
In a new study published today in Science Advances, my colleagues and I have uncovered the…
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Robot eyes are power hungry. What if we gave them tools inspired by the human brain?
Robots are increasingly becoming a part of our lives – from warehouse automation to robotic vacuum…
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How AI is reshaping SEO: Challenges, opportunities, and brand strategies for 2025
The cyclical, now AI-fueled, “SEO is dead” panic cycle is in full swing. But here’s what…
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E-bikes and e-scooters are popular – but dangerous. A transport expert explains how to make them safer
Last weekend a pedestrian in Perth tragically died after being struck by an e-scooter. This followed…
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Most of us will leave behind a large ‘digital legacy’ when we die. Here’s how to plan what happens to it
Imagine you are planning the funeral music for a loved one who has died. You can’t…
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What is iNaturalist? The citizen science app playing an unlikely role in Erin Patterson’s mushroom murder trial
The world has been gripped by the case of Australian woman Erin Patterson, who was charged…
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Arsenic is everywhere – but new detection methods could help save lives
Arsenic is a nasty poison that once reigned as the ultimate weapon of deception. In the…
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‘De-extinction’ of dire wolves promotes false hope: technology can’t undo extinction
Over the past week, the media have been inundated with news of the “de-extinction” of the…
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Inside OpenAI’s Turbulent Year
Go to https://ground.news/coldfusion to stay fully informed on every side of every story. Save 50% on…
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FOSS Weekly #25.10: Skype is Dead, GNOME 48 Features, Ubuntu Versions, Nano Guide and More Linux Stuff
Skype is being discontinued by Microsoft on 5th May. Once a hallmark of the old internet,…
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How AI Changed My Web Development Workflow
We’re still in the early days of artificial intelligence’s (AI) introduction into web development. The technology…
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How to Create Multi-Step Forms With Vanilla JavaScript and CSS
Multi-step forms are a good choice when your form is large and has many controls. No…
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How to Photograph the Milky Way: 15 Essential Tips
Picture this: You’re lying on your back, gazing up at the night sky. Suddenly, you see…
