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What are AI hallucinations and why AIs sometimes make things up: Explained

Hallucinations often occur when the AI model fills in gaps based on similar contexts from its training data, or when it is built using biased or incomplete training data

Tesla woes, Trump tariff protests suggest consumer boycotts taking effect

Tesla's new vehicle sales have plunged 72% in Australia and 76% in Germany, while its share price has dropped over 50% since December 2024, amid growing calls for Musk to step down as CEO

Why AI systems make things up and how that can lead to serious risks

When an algorithmic system generates information that seems plausible but is actually inaccurate or misleading, computer scientists call it an AI hallucination

Daylight saving, early school cost billions in productivity, health: Report

One simple decision - keeping our clocks aligned with the natural cycle of the Sun - could save lives, prevent accidents and improve mental well-being

Tuberculosis cases rising in UK and US, why is it a global health concern?

With increasing mass movement, including due to climate change and war, the maxim "TB anywhere is TB everywhere" is more resonant today than ever

Modern workplaces weren't designed for mothers, now is the time for change

A recent survey from the United States found that two-thirds of mothers considered leaving the workforce in 2024 due to the stress and cost of child care

DeepSeek emerges as a global force in China's rapidly growing AI industry

The giants of China's technology industry include Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent. All these companies are investing heavily in AI development

Is AI making us stupider? Maybe yes, but there is more to the story

Research published earlier this year revealed "a significant negative correlation between frequent AI tool usage and critical thinking abilities"

Is Elon Musk taking over the US govt: Here's how state capture works

Musk's aim could be to capture different pieces of the US government and turn the state into a tool for wealth extraction

Google joins troublesome trend, drops its promise to not use AI for weapons

The update came after United States President Donald Trump revoked former President Joe Biden's executive order aimed at promoting safe, secure and trustworthy development and use of AI

Inkathazo galaxy discovered; it's 32 times larger than the Milky Way

The plasma jets of this cosmic giant span 3.3 million light-years from end to end - over 32 times the size of the Milky Way

Move fast and break things: Trump's $500 billion AI project has major risks

Alongside announcing Stargate, Trump also revoked an executive order signed by his predecessor Joe Biden that was aimed at addressing and controlling AI risks

Trump withdraws US from Paris Agreement: Know why that's not so bad

Before signing the order, Trump declared his reasons to an arena of cheering supporters, describing the global agreement as an 'unfair, one-sided Paris climate accord rip-off'

Trump promises 2nd term focused on immigration, nationalism & retribution

While the speech itself was unremarkable - a standard Trump effort mostly indistinguishable from countless others - it marks the beginning of a second administration

Heat exhaustion vs heat stroke: Key differences and why one's an emergency

People doing strenuous exercise, especially if they're not in great shape, are among those at risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke

Here's all you need about oligarchy and whether US is poised to become one

There is certainly some evidence Biden's ominous caution should be taken seriously. The world's richest man and the owner of X, Elon Musk, has been a vocal supporter of the Republican candidate

Tech firms use 'synthetic data' for AI models but there's a hidden cost

A primary concerns is that AI models can collapse when they rely too much on synthetic data

Meta abandoning fact-checking not good for fight against misinformation

In a video, the company's chief, Mark Zuckerberg, said fact checking had led to 'too much censorship' and added 'to get back to our roots around free expression'

Humans will soon be able to mine on the Moon; four questions to consider

Now is the time to create the rules and regulations that will protect humanity's shared future in space and ensure the Moon remains a symbol and inspiration for generations to come

Jimmy Carter's foreign policy legacy grew stronger after leaving WH

Carter, a devout Christian, maximised his personal relationships with former world leaders to promote democracy and human rights