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The State-Led Crackdown on Grok and xAI Has Begun
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technology7h ago

The State-Led Crackdown on Grok and xAI Has Begun

https://www.wired.com/story/the-state-led-crackdown-on-grok-and-xai-has-begun/
Wired.com
  • A bipartisan group of 35 U.S. attorneys general asked xAI to take immediate steps to stop nonconsensual and CSAM content generated by Grok on its platforms.
  • The open letter urges removing Grok’s ability to depict people in revealing clothing and to suspend offending users.
  • AGs call for better age verification and for reporting mechanisms to authorities in response to CSAM concerns.
  • Several states are investigating Grok and discussing protections for children with X; investigations span multiple AG offices.
  • California and Florida AGs have publicly addressed actions against Grok and xAI amid ongoing investigations.
  • The broader regulatory context includes age-verification laws and debates over AI-generated explicit material.
  • X and Grok have faced scrutiny while age-verification thresholds and enforcement remain debated.
  • The letter highlights actions for payment processors and search engines to mitigate nonconsensual content.
  • The WIRED reporting underpins the AGs’ concerns about Grok’s impact on safety and consent.
  • X did not respond to WIRED’s request for comment on the matter.
  • Regulators are weighing stricter rules as AI tools expand across platforms.
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‘Unreal has Nanite — it’s a miracle’: Giant Magellan Telescope engineers explain why they used the gaming platform to build a massive simulation to protect the multi-billion-dollar space project
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science8h ago

‘Unreal has Nanite — it’s a miracle’: Giant Magellan Telescope engineers explain why they used the gaming platform to build a massive simulation to protect the multi-billion-dollar space project

https://www.techradar.com/cameras/inside-giant-magellan-telescopes-unreal-engine-based-bob-simulation
Techradar.com
  • GMT staff deploys an Unreal Engine-based simulator, BOB, to model the telescope and its maintenance workflows.
  • BOB lets teams train and rehearse complex moves inside a centimeter-scale virtual GMT, including mirrors and the moving enclosure.
  • Engineers highlight BOB's ability to simulate multi-ton mirrors moving with precision while teaching staff via remote collaboration.
  • BOB supports safety and training by allowing practice operations before any on-site actions, reducing risk.
  • The GMT project aims to detect Earth-like exoplanets with improved training and maintenance readiness.
  • BOB integrates real star charts via Celestial Vault to align simulations with actual sky conditions.
  • BOB enables multiplayer and cross-location collaboration for GMT planning.
  • GMT's BOB is built in partnership with Epic Games and utilizes Unreal Engine for realism and scalability.
  • The GMT project remains on track for a 2030s completion, pending continued development and funding.
  • BOB is designed to prevent telescope damage during maintenance by planning precise sequences.
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Social media addiction is 'fuelling the rise in youngsters taking ketamine'
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health13h ago

Social media addiction is 'fuelling the rise in youngsters taking ketamine'

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/social-media-addiction-fuelling-rise-36622171
Dailystar.co.uk
  • Recent government data shows a rise in youth ketamine problems from 2021–22 to 2024–25, amid concerns about online life's impact.
  • Zaheen Ahmed of UK Addiction Treatment Centres links smartphone and social media use to increased ketamine taking among youths.
  • Experts say short videos provide dopamine hits and doomscrolling, fueling addictive online behavior among teenagers.
  • The article warns that online-life dominance harms real-world relationships and intimate connections.
  • Ahmed says people numb themselves with the drug when online and physical life fails to provide comfort.
  • He argues smartphones and social media are 'the worst things to happen to modern society' for youths.
  • The piece highlights concerns over under-18s facing attachment issues due to digital life.
  • Experts emphasize the need to tackle how smartphones are used to reduce issues tied to mental health and isolation.
  • The article cites the view that kids seek comfort through online life, sometimes turning to drugs due to lack of real-life connections.
  • Ahmed notes that 24/7 phone use and even scrolling on the toilet reflect pervasive smartphone habits.
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New Report Finds Communication Teams Unprepared for AI, Despite High Urgency and Organizational Pressure
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technology13h ago

New Report Finds Communication Teams Unprepared for AI, Despite High Urgency and Organizational Pressure

https://www.prweb.com/releases/new-report-finds-communication-teams-unprepared-for-ai-despite-high-urgency-and-organizational-pressure-302669793.html
Prweb.com
  • A new multi-organization study finds a widening gap between expected AI capability in communications and team confidence to deliver it.
  • Internal confidence gaps within teams are linked to slower decisions and uneven AI application across workflows.
  • Experts say leaders should provide clarity, structure, and shared confidence rather than more tools.
  • Governance improves adoption patterns but does not fully build capability without ongoing enablement.
  • AI models are advancing faster than teams are adapting, increasing perceived capability gaps.
  • The report introduces the Communication Intelligence Framework to scale capability.
  • Leaders need clear boundaries, quality criteria, and role-specific AI use cases.
  • Policy alignment with structured practice helps but must be paired with ongoing governance and leadership direction.
  • The State of Communication Readiness in 2026 is available as a free download.
  • The framework focuses on strategic advisory, decision-grade intelligence, narrative foresight, and governance rhythms.
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Adobe finally adds a Clarity and Dehaze layer to Photoshop – and I can't believe it took this long
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technology10h ago

Adobe finally adds a Clarity and Dehaze layer to Photoshop – and I can't believe it took this long

https://www.techradar.com/pro/adobe-finally-adds-a-clarity-and-dehaze-layer-to-photoshop-and-i-cant-believe-it-took-this-long
Techradar.com
  • Adobe Photoshop now features two new non-destructive layers: Clarity and Dehaze, plus Grain for texture.
  • Dynamic Text enters beta, enabling circular, arched, or bowed shapes that auto-fit text to fit the design.
  • Firefly AI tools receive upgrades for better outputs and broader use across the app and web.
  • Reference Image for Generative Fill now offers more control over results.
  • Updates are available now in the desktop version of Photoshop and on the web via Firefly tools.
  • The changes aim to speed up workflows for professional users with greater precision and control.
  • Adobe emphasizes realism and better lighting with AI-powered tools in the updated suite.
  • Desktop Photoshop users can access the new features immediately, with ongoing updates for Firefly across platforms.
  • The news is covered by TechRadar Pro, highlighting professional-focused improvements to Photoshop.
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How you can use your Unistellar telescope for the greater good.
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9h ago

How you can use your Unistellar telescope for the greater good.

https://www.space.com/stargazing/skywatching-kit/help-defend-earth-from-asteroids-with-your-unistellar-telescope
Space.com
  • Unistellar’s citizen science network lets hobbyists help with planetary defense and other astronomy tasks.
  • Observers use Unistellar devices to record asteroid occultations, exoplanet transits, and satellite tracking for science.
  • Data from citizen scientists is submitted to a professional database at the SETI Institute.
  • The network aims to make astronomy participation accessible beyond large observatories.
  • Future plans include partnerships and tokenization to reward citizen scientists.
  • Citizen scientists can gain acknowledgment or authorship if observations contribute to papers.
  • Unistellar's devices support a range of models, including Odyssey, eVscope 2, and eQuinox 2.
  • The program mirrors distributed computing models to broaden data collection.
  • The article highlights the role of citizen science in observing interstellar objects like comet 3I/Atlas.
  • The piece notes urban observers can still contribute depending on local sky conditions.
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Space operations careers become more accessible with new online degree programs - Hville Blast
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technology9h ago

Space operations careers become more accessible with new online degree programs - Hville Blast

https://hvilleblast.com/space-operations-degrees-csu/
Hvilleblast.com
  • CSU rolled out new online space operations programs in December 2025 to support Huntsville’s evolving space economy.
  • The programs aim to train not just engineers but operators who coordinate and manage space systems and data.
  • CSU’s space programs are fully online, offering flexible entry points for different learners.
  • CSU plans potential micro-credentialing and workshops to broaden access beyond traditional degrees.
  • Founding Dean Mike Perry frames space operations as essential to Huntsville’s defense and commercial sectors.
  • Perry notes Huntsville’s concentration of space resources makes it an ideal place to launch space workforce training.
  • CSU positions its programs as part of a broader shift toward space-focused careers across industries.
  • CSU emphasizes flexible entry points for learners with varying prior experience and geographic location.
  • CSU’s program scope includes core topics from space operations to mission planning and space systems.
  • Columbia Southern University is expanding its space education efforts amid Huntsville’s growth.
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Wolters Kluwer's Future Ready Healthcare Nursing Report shows nearly half of nurses use AI on the job
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health9h ago

Wolters Kluwer's Future Ready Healthcare Nursing Report shows nearly half of nurses use AI on the job

https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/news/wolters-kluwers-future-ready-healthcare-nursing-report-shows-nearly-half-of-nurses-use-ai-on-the-job
Wolterskluwer.com
  • Nurses report 46% use GenAI in the workplace, showing rapid adoption of AI tools in nursing settings.
  • The survey finds 58% of nurses use GenAI in their personal lives, signaling broad exposure to AI.
  • Nurses believe GenAI could help reduce burnout by automating documentation and routine triage
  • Only 22% of nurse respondents report their institutions have policies in place for GenAI use.
  • A majority (77%) see GenAI as important to their organization's productivity future.
  • Only 22% report formal training before deploying GenAI in nursing workflows.
  • Over half of nurses worry GenAI could undermine decision-making or cause overreliance.
  • Hospitals see GenAI as a tool to boost onboarding and training efficiency.
  • Wolters Kluwer emphasizes governance and compliance to address 'shadow AI' practices.
  • The Future Ready Healthcare Survey was conducted by Ipsos in early 2025 across US healthcare professionals.
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newsroom.wakehealth.edu
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health5h ago

New heart valve procedure at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist offers hope for patients with limited treatment options

https://newsroom.wakehealth.edu/news-releases/2026/01/new-heart-valve-procedure-at-atrium-health-wake-forest-baptist-offers-hope
Newsroom.wakehealth.edu
  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist performed the Triad region's first minimally invasive tricuspid valve replacement via catheter.
  • The procedure avoids open-heart surgery, offering faster recovery and quicker return to daily activities.
  • Tricuspid valve issues can cause swelling, fatigue, and shortness of breath, impacting quality of life if untreated.
  • The Triad milestone underscores the hospital system’s commitment to bringing leading-edge therapies to local communities.
  • Only select heart centers across the country are trained to perform percutaneous tricuspid valve replacement.
  • The news release notes ongoing expansion of advanced heart valve treatments and trials at Wake Forest Baptist.
  • The procedure was described as a major step forward for patients with limited or no treatment options.
  • Dr. David Zhao chairs cardiovascular medicine and commented on the procedure's benefits.
  • The release emphasizes improved energy, breathing, and mobility after the procedure.
  • Patient recovery is faster compared to traditional open-heart surgery.
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Narrowband quantum emitters in hexagonal boron nitride with optically addressable spins - Nature Materials
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technology5h ago

Narrowband quantum emitters in hexagonal boron nitride with optically addressable spins - Nature Materials

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41563-025-02458-6
Nature.com
  • Researchers demonstrated room-temperature optically addressable spins in hexagonal boron nitride emitters.
  • Single-step thermal processing yields high-density, narrowband quantum emitters in hBN.
  • The work links spin-active defects to potential spin–photon interfaces in layered materials.
  • Spectral and ODMR measurements map emitter wavelength, density, and spin activity.
  • The study discusses oxygen-annealed emitters showing room-temperature behavior.
  • Theoretical and computational work supported the defect mechanisms involved.
  • The article provides supplementary data detailing spin dynamics and defect classes.
  • Emphasis on room-temperature spin read-out enables practical quantum sensing.
  • The work expands the material platforms for quantum technologies beyond diamonds.
  • The research affiliations span multiple universities, including Australia and Hungary.
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