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Who Knew Self-Improvement Could Be So Terrifying?
A Harvard Law and computer science professor explains why recursive AI self-improvement could challenge human oversight and raise difficult questions about future safety.
A Harvard Law and computer science professor explains why recursive AI self-improvement could challenge human oversight and raise difficult questions about future safety.
Should Quitting Smartphones Be This Hard?
Tips for breaking toxic addiction to tech, even when work won’t let you let go
Tips for breaking toxic addiction to tech, even when work won’t let you let go
Why AI Hasn’t Triggered Mass Layoffs — Yet
AI can automate or augment many tasks, but companies are still navigating implementation, worker training, and the value of human expertise.
AI can automate or augment many tasks, but companies are still navigating implementation, worker training, and the value of human expertise.
Heart Attack, Stroke — and Hip Fractures
Endocrinologist discusses life-or-death stakes of weak bones and how to protect against devastating falls
Endocrinologist discusses life-or-death stakes of weak bones and how to protect against devastating falls
Correcting the World Map
A new map projection endorsed by the U.N. aims to represent Africa and other continents at their more accurate relative sizes.
A new map projection endorsed by the U.N. aims to represent Africa and other continents at their more accurate relative sizes.
‘Lately, My Algorithm Is Trash’
Are we shaping our feeds or are they shaping us?
Are we shaping our feeds or are they shaping us?
Record 38% of New Vehicle Sales to Be EVs in 2030, Study Finds
Report sees strong growth despite recent loss of federal incentives
Report sees strong growth despite recent loss of federal incentives
One Effort to Safeguard Humanity: AI ‘Constitutions’
AI constitutions give artificial intelligence systems guiding principles designed to shape how they respond, behave, and make decisions.
AI constitutions give artificial intelligence systems guiding principles designed to shape how they respond, behave, and make decisions.
What It’s Really Like to Be Young
Harvard faculty recommend books that capture youth in all its joy and agony
Harvard faculty recommend books that capture youth in all its joy and agony
Does Having a Bad Dream Make You a Bad Person?
Psychologist breaks down what those negative night narratives might be trying to tell you
Psychologist breaks down what those negative night narratives might be trying to tell you
When the Sea Steals Homes and Jobs
Rising seas threaten homes, livelihoods, and coastal communities, forcing people to confront the economic and social costs of climate change.
Rising seas threaten homes, livelihoods, and coastal communities, forcing people to confront the economic and social costs of climate change.
Has Pancreatic Cancer Met Its Match?
Frontline researcher sees newly approved medication as ‘critical first step’ toward transformation of care.
Frontline researcher sees newly approved medication as ‘critical first step’ toward transformation of care.
Survey of Young Researchers Raises Concerns Over Future of Science in U.S.
Fewer planning careers in academy, nation, and more doubt value of Ph.D. amid policy shifts in funding, international students.
Fewer planning careers in academy, nation, and more doubt value of Ph.D. amid policy shifts in funding, international students.
Why Is Yogurt Good for Us?
Genghis Khan supposedly fed it to his troops for strength and bravery. He might have been onto something.
Genghis Khan supposedly fed it to his troops for strength and bravery. He might have been onto something.
Will Meta Settlement Reduce Physical, Mental Health Risks for Young Users?
Experts say many of its terms may help limit use, negative social comparisons, but regulation may still be necessary.
Experts say many of its terms may help limit use, negative social comparisons, but regulation may still be necessary.