January 27, 2025

‘Eternal You’ and the Ethics of Using A.I. to ‘Talk’ to Dead Loved Ones

(New York Times) – In the 1960s, the science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke coined a useful adage: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” He was right, as demonstrated by the almost mystical reverence with which people tend to … Read More



 
 

January 24, 2025

Instagram and Facebook Blocked and Hid Abortion Pill Providers’ Posts

(New York Times) – Some posts related to obtaining abortion pills were recently hidden on Instagram and Facebook and some accounts were suspended, before being later restored. Instagram and Facebook have recently blurred, blocked or removed posts from two abortion … Read More



 
 

January 17, 2025

OpenAI has created an AI model for longevity science

(MIT Technology Review) – When you think of AI’s contributions to science, you probably think of AlphaFold, the Google DeepMind protein-folding program that earned its creator a Nobel Prize last year. Now OpenAI says it’s getting into the science game … Read More



 
 

January 13, 2025

From anecdotes to AI tools, how doctors make medical decisions is evolving with technology

(The Conversation) – The advent of evidence-based medicine meant clinicians identified the most effective treatment options for their patients based on quality evaluations of the latest research. Now, precision medicine is enabling providers to use a patient’s individual genetic, environmental … Read More