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Memory Dangers: MIT Explores AI Impact

MIT researchers found AI models trained on de-identified health records can memorize patient-specific data, posing privacy risks. Rigorous testing is recommended to prevent leakage and ensure patient confidentiality in healthcare.

Viral AI Images of Maduro

AI-generated fake images flood social media after Trump announces US attack on Venezuela. Difficulty discerning fact from fiction due to lack of verified info and advanced AI tools.

The Climate Threat of AI: Unbelievable Pollution

Experts are concerned about the environmental impact of xAI's Colossus datacentre, which is emitting significant amounts of methane. Former oil and gas worker Sharon Wilson's thermal imaging camera revealed alarming pollution levels at Elon Musk's flagship AI supercomputer.

Google AI Health Risks

Google's AI Overviews provide inaccurate health information, putting people at risk, Guardian investigation reveals. Company claims AI summaries are "helpful" and "reliable."

Tech Titans and the Israeli Military: A Year of Data Dominance

Guardian's award-winning investigations uncover deep ties between tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon with the IDF, impacting future warfare. Revelations include Israeli mass surveillance on Microsoft's cloud, military's ChatGPT-like tool, and Google and Amazon's unique contracts with Israel.

2026 Tech Trends to Watch

TechScape host Blake Montgomery predicts 5 tech trends for the coming year: global datacenter expansion, increased billionaire wealth, self-driving cars in new areas, AI in the workplace, and innovative consumer tech designs.