Why AI Overviews produces errors The recurring problems with AI Overviews stem from a design flaw in how the system […]
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US can’t deport hate speech researcher for protected speech, lawsuit says
On Monday, US officials must explain what steps they took to enforce shocking visa bans. Imran Ahmed, the founder of […]
Impeachment articles filed against RFK Jr., claiming abuse of power
“Reckless” Stevens’ impeachment articles were directly supported by a grassroots political organization advocating for the country’s scientific community, called Stand […]
Over 250 people quarantined in South Carolina as measles outbreak rages
The quarantine period for measles is 21 days from the exposure, which is the maximum incubation period before the tell-tale […]
New AI testing solution helps avoid hallucinations
AI systems are only as dependable as the data and validation that lies behind them. Yet many organizations struggle to […]
Believing misinformation is a “win” for some people, even when proven false
Why people endorse misinformation Our findings highlight the limits of countering misinformation directly, because for some people, literal truth is […]
Analysis: The Trump administration’s assault on climate action
Official actions don’t challenge science, while unofficial docs muddy the waters. Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency made lots of […]
Conspiracy theorists don’t realize they’re on the fringe
Gordon Pennycook: “It might be one of the biggest false consensus effects that’s been observed.” Credit: Aurich Lawson / Thinkstock […]
International collaboration aims to combat deepfakes and AI misuse
There’s increasing concern about the use of deepfakes and artificial intelligence to spread misinformation and contribute to fraudulent activity. Today […]
“Things we’ll never know” science fair highlights US’s canceled research
Congressional Democrats host scientists whose grants have been canceled. Like a research conference, but focused on research that may never […]