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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.

AI expert pushes back doomsday prediction

AI expert Daniel Kokotajlo revises AGI timeline, predicts slower progress than initially expected. Former OpenAI employee's scenario AI 2027 sparks debate on unchecked AI development and superintelligence threat.

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.

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."

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.

The Rise of Tech Bros in Hollywood

Hollywood's portrayal of tech billionaires as villains peaked in 2025, with jargon-spouting blowhards dominating screens. Stanley Tucci's role as a digital visionary in Netflix's "The Electric State" adds to the trend, but falls short of expectations.