The more that people use AI, the more likely they are to overestimate their own abilities
Researchers found that AI flattens the bell curve of a common principle in human psychology, known as the Dunning-Kruger effect, giving us all the illusion
Catherine’s first speech in two years calls for dignity for carers
The Princess of Wales tells business leaders about the importance of supporting families with young children.
Eleven countries added to methanol poisoning warning list
The Foreign Office list now includes India, Morocco and Nepal following a “global increase” in reported cases.
AI vs superbugs: UK invests millions to tackle drug-resistant infections
The UK turns to artificial intelligence (AI) to reverse the rising numbers of infections that shrug off antibiotics.
John Mand, animal hypnotist
Back in the 1920s, John Mand gained a reputation as an animal hypnotist. Based on the photos, his technique of hypnotism was to wave his
Self-Driving Taxis Are Catching On. Are You Ready?
With the arrival of Amazon’s Zoox robot taxi in San Francisco to compete with Waymo, autonomous services are gaining momentum. But there are pros and
X, Spotify and ChatGPT among those hit by major outage
Social media site X, music streaming service Spotify and AI chatbot ChatGPT were among several platforms down for thousands of users.
AI bubble fears take hold of stock markets and bitcoin
Global stock markets are seeing sharp declines and bitcoin has lost this year’s gains as worries intensify that the AI (artificial intelligence) boom has become
What is the international stabilisation force for Gaza?
A UNSC resolution passed backing the creation of an international stabilisation force in Gaza. So what does that mean?
Syria launches first trial over coastal violence that killed thousands
The attacks in March killed thousands, many from the Alawite religious minority.
Mixed reactions to UN Security Council approval of Gaza plan
There have been mostly positive reactions to the vote, marking a turning point in Israel’s two-year war on Gaza.
AI (Acupunctures Inevitable) Slop
Years ago, when I was a mere lad using Word Perfect on MS DOS, it was 4 a.m. and I just finished the final draft
Two Ukrainians working for Russia behind rail sabotage, Polish PM says
Donald Tusk said the two suspects had entered Poland from Belarus and had long worked for Russia.
Venezuela’s Maduro ‘ready to talk’ as US ramps up pressure
Following increased US pressure on the Venezuelan government, the two sides say they are open to talks.