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Secret AI experiment on Reddit accused of ethical violationsIn the Spotlight Critics say the researchers flouted experimental ethics
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Amazon launches 1st Kuiper internet satellitesSpeed Read The battle of billionaires continues in space
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Trump says electronics tariff break won't lastSpeed Read The tariff exemptions on smartphones, laptops and other electronic devices are temporary, the administration says
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The micro-cheating phenomenonIn The Spotlight Relationship buzzword covers a host of 'seemingly small betrayals'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Quantum leap: scientists skeptical of Microsoft's invention of a new state of matterUnder the Radar The tech company might become the proverbial 'boy who cried wolf' in quantum computing if the claims are disproven
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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OpenAI's new model is 'really good' at creative writingUnder the Radar CEO Sam Altman says he is impressed. But is this merely an attempt to sell more subscriptions?
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Could artificial superintelligence spell the end of humanity?Talking Points Growing technology is causing growing concern
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Microsoft unveils quantum computing breakthroughSpeed Read Researchers say this advance could lead to faster and more powerful computers
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Claws, motherships and shotguns are just some of the latest drone technologyThe Explainer Beyond just surveillance, drones can now be used for a wide array of purposes
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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OpenAI announces ChatGPT Gov for government useSpeed Read The artificial intelligence research company has launched a new version of its chatbot tailored for the US government
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Blood minerals in DR CongoUnder the Radar Battle for control of DRC fuelled by increasing demand for minerals such as coltan and cobalt, crucial in smartphones and laptops
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What is the future of the International Space Station?In the Spotlight A fiery retirement, launching the era of private space stations
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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2024: the year of the X-odusIN THE SPOTLIGHT How a year of controversy turned social media juggernaut X into 2024's hottest platform to leave
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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How domestic abusers are exploiting technologyThe Explainer Apps intended for child safety are being used to secretly spy on partners
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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