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Alberta government report on safe consumption 'pseudo-science,' says medical journal

Alberta government report on safe consumption 'pseudo-science,' says medical journal

EDMONTON — An Alberta government report that influenced safe drug consumption policy is so badly flawed it's harming people and should be withdrawn, says a new study in a prominent medical journal.
A Meta engineer saw his own child face harassment on Instagram. Now, he's testifying before Congress

A Meta engineer saw his own child face harassment on Instagram. Now, he's testifying before Congress

On the same day whistleblower Frances Haugen was testifying before Congress about the harms of Facebook and Instagram to children in the fall of 2021, a former engineering director at the social media giant who had rejoined the company as a consultan
Japan's Nintendo profits jump as its game sales get a boost from the hit Super Mario movie

Japan's Nintendo profits jump as its game sales get a boost from the hit Super Mario movie

TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo reported an 18% rise in net profit for its first fiscal half on Tuesday, as sales continued to get a boost from its hit Super Mario movie, and the popularity of its software for various new video games.
Man accused of Antarctic assault was then sent to remote icefield with young graduate students

Man accused of Antarctic assault was then sent to remote icefield with young graduate students

HONOLULU (AP) — A man accused of physically assaulting a woman at a U.S.
Fortnite maker accuses Google of bullying and bribing to block competition to its Android app store

Fortnite maker accuses Google of bullying and bribing to block competition to its Android app store

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google on Monday confronted the second major U.S.
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI hosts its first big tech showcase as the AI startup faces growing competition

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI hosts its first big tech showcase as the AI startup faces growing competition

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Less than a year into its meteoric rise, the company behind ChatGPT unveiled the future it has in mind for its artificial intelligence technology on Monday, launching a new line of chatbot products that can be customized to a var
Oldest black hole discovered dating back to 470 million years after the Big Bang

Oldest black hole discovered dating back to 470 million years after the Big Bang

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists have discovered the oldest black hole yet, a cosmic beast formed a mere 470 million years after the Big Bang.
Telecom companies discuss increased adoption of AI at annual conference

Telecom companies discuss increased adoption of AI at annual conference

TORONTO — Wireless network outages could be predicted and reduced, and customer service practices overhauled, if Canada's telecom sector embraces artificial intelligence. That was one of the messages from Telus Corp.
Does an AI tool help boost adoptions? Key takeaways from an AP Investigation

Does an AI tool help boost adoptions? Key takeaways from an AP Investigation

Former social worker Thea Ramirez has developed an artificial intelligence -powered tool that she says helps social service agencies find the best adoptive parents for some of the nation’s most vulnerable kids.
Inspired by online dating, AI tool for adoption matchmaking falls short for vulnerable foster kids

Inspired by online dating, AI tool for adoption matchmaking falls short for vulnerable foster kids

Some are orphans, others seized from their parents. Many are older and have overwhelming needs or disabilities. Most bear the scars of trauma from being hauled between foster homes, torn from siblings or sexually and physically abused.
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