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Are AI Chatbots Safe for Your Kids? FTC Launches Probe Into OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Others
Google, OpenAI, Meta, and several other artificial intelligence (AI) companies are now facing an inquiry over how they handle safety and mitigate risks associated with their chatbots. The order was passed by the US Federal Trade Commission, primarily to understand the potentially negative impacts of this technology on children and teens.
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RBI Panel Proposes Fund To Build Homegrown AI Framework For Finance Sector
A Reserve Bank of India committee has recommended a framework for developing AI capabilities for the country's financial sector, while safeguarding it against associated risks, according to a report released on Wednesday.
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Can Scientists Predict Earthquakes? Here's What We Know
Scientists say that understanding earthquake risks and taking steps to mitigate them is crucial.
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A Complete Guide To Safe Monsoon Diet: Here's Why The Rainy Season Demands Caution
Proper food hygiene can help mitigate the risk of monsoon-related diseases.
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UN Sounds Alarm On AI Nearing Human-Like Intelligence 'AGI', Urges Action
The report highlighted that immediate and coordinated international action, supported by the UN, was essential to prevent AGI from becoming a menace.
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Exposure To Wildfire Smoke May Shorten Survival Of Lung Cancer Patients
Exposure to wildfire smoke may increase lung cancer patients' risk of dying from their disease, particularly among non-smokers, but the effect may be mitigated by certain cancer treatments, according to a study.
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Nearly 60% Of Indian Districts Face High Heatwave Risk, Shows Study
Nearly 60% of Indian districts, home to three-quarters of the population, face a "high to very high" risk from extreme heat, with rising night-time temperatures and humidity compounding the health impact, a study has found.
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US President Donald Trump Asks Apple to Stop Moving iPhone Production to India
US President Donald Trump has asked Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop building plants in India to make iPhones for the US. Trump’s comments threaten to throw a wrench into Apple’s plan to import most of the iPhones it sells in the US from India by the end of next year, accelerating a shift beyond China to mitigate risks related to tariffs and geopolit...
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Scientists Warn of Alarming Rise in Marine Heat Waves and Its Impact on Oceans
Reports indicate a sharp rise in marine heat waves, with 2023–2024 experiencing a 240% increase compared to past years. Scientists warn of devastating effects on marine life, including mass die-offs, coral reef degradation, and increased storm intensity. Coastal communities are at risk as extreme weather events linked to warming oceans become mor...
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USDC, EURC Stablecoins Secure ‘Token Recognition’ from Dubai Financial Services Authority
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has officially recognised USDC and EURC as approved crypto tokens within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Firms operating in the DIFC are only permitted to use DFSA-approved tokens, ensuring compliance and mitigating financial risks and potential losses.
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Tiny Plasma Jets on Sun Identified as Key Drivers of Solar Wind
Observations from ESA’s Solar Orbiter have revealed that tiny plasma jets, known as picoflares, are responsible for both the fast and slow components of the solar wind. The discovery challenges previous assumptions that different mechanisms drive these solar wind types. With further research, scientists hope to refine space weather predictions, p...
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Has a Small but Notable Chance of Earth Impact in 2032
NASA scientists are closely monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, a newly discovered 55-metre-wide object with a 1.2% chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032. If it collides, it could release energy equivalent to eight megatons of TNT, enough to cause serious regional damage. Currently ranked as a Level 3 threat on the Torino Scale, its classificati...
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Women's Health: Understanding The Health Risks Of Using Sanitary Pads And Tampons
Women's Health: Here's an in-depth look into the health risks of sanitary products and what can be done to mitigate them.
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Chainalysis Acquires Web3 Security Firm Hexagate to Advance Strategic Growth Objectives
Blockchain data firm Chainalysis announced its acquisition of Hexagate this week. Hexagate specialises in providing comprehensive tools for Web3 security, including risk mitigation, forensic analysis, and compliance solutions. Its services support a range of prominent crypto firms, including Coinbase, Polygon, Uniswap, and Consensys, among others.
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ISS Successfully Executes Collision Avoidance Maneuver Amid Rising Space Junk Threat
The International Space Station (ISS) conducted its 39th collision avoidance maneuver to evade space debris from a 2015 satellite breakup. The adjustment in orbit prevented a potential close encounter within 2.5 miles of the ISS. Experts attribute increasing debris risks to factors such as satellite fragmentation events and solar activity. Measures...
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Are AI Chatbots Safe for Your Kids? FTC Launches Probe Into OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Others
Google, OpenAI, Meta, and several other artificial intelligence (AI) companies are now facing an inquiry over how they handle safety and mitigate risks associated with their chatbots. The order was passed by the US Federal Trade Commission, primarily to understand the potentially negative impacts of this technology on children and teens.
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RBI Panel Proposes Fund To Build Homegrown AI Framework For Finance Sector
A Reserve Bank of India committee has recommended a framework for developing AI capabilities for the country's financial sector, while safeguarding it against associated risks, according to a report released on Wednesday.
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Can Scientists Predict Earthquakes? Here's What We Know
Scientists say that understanding earthquake risks and taking steps to mitigate them is crucial.
-
A Complete Guide To Safe Monsoon Diet: Here's Why The Rainy Season Demands Caution
Proper food hygiene can help mitigate the risk of monsoon-related diseases.
-
UN Sounds Alarm On AI Nearing Human-Like Intelligence 'AGI', Urges Action
The report highlighted that immediate and coordinated international action, supported by the UN, was essential to prevent AGI from becoming a menace.
-
Exposure To Wildfire Smoke May Shorten Survival Of Lung Cancer Patients
Exposure to wildfire smoke may increase lung cancer patients' risk of dying from their disease, particularly among non-smokers, but the effect may be mitigated by certain cancer treatments, according to a study.
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Nearly 60% Of Indian Districts Face High Heatwave Risk, Shows Study
Nearly 60% of Indian districts, home to three-quarters of the population, face a "high to very high" risk from extreme heat, with rising night-time temperatures and humidity compounding the health impact, a study has found.
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US President Donald Trump Asks Apple to Stop Moving iPhone Production to India
US President Donald Trump has asked Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop building plants in India to make iPhones for the US. Trump’s comments threaten to throw a wrench into Apple’s plan to import most of the iPhones it sells in the US from India by the end of next year, accelerating a shift beyond China to mitigate risks related to tariffs and geopolit...
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Scientists Warn of Alarming Rise in Marine Heat Waves and Its Impact on Oceans
Reports indicate a sharp rise in marine heat waves, with 2023–2024 experiencing a 240% increase compared to past years. Scientists warn of devastating effects on marine life, including mass die-offs, coral reef degradation, and increased storm intensity. Coastal communities are at risk as extreme weather events linked to warming oceans become mor...
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USDC, EURC Stablecoins Secure ‘Token Recognition’ from Dubai Financial Services Authority
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has officially recognised USDC and EURC as approved crypto tokens within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Firms operating in the DIFC are only permitted to use DFSA-approved tokens, ensuring compliance and mitigating financial risks and potential losses.
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Tiny Plasma Jets on Sun Identified as Key Drivers of Solar Wind
Observations from ESA’s Solar Orbiter have revealed that tiny plasma jets, known as picoflares, are responsible for both the fast and slow components of the solar wind. The discovery challenges previous assumptions that different mechanisms drive these solar wind types. With further research, scientists hope to refine space weather predictions, p...
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Has a Small but Notable Chance of Earth Impact in 2032
NASA scientists are closely monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, a newly discovered 55-metre-wide object with a 1.2% chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032. If it collides, it could release energy equivalent to eight megatons of TNT, enough to cause serious regional damage. Currently ranked as a Level 3 threat on the Torino Scale, its classificati...
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Women's Health: Understanding The Health Risks Of Using Sanitary Pads And Tampons
Women's Health: Here's an in-depth look into the health risks of sanitary products and what can be done to mitigate them.
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Chainalysis Acquires Web3 Security Firm Hexagate to Advance Strategic Growth Objectives
Blockchain data firm Chainalysis announced its acquisition of Hexagate this week. Hexagate specialises in providing comprehensive tools for Web3 security, including risk mitigation, forensic analysis, and compliance solutions. Its services support a range of prominent crypto firms, including Coinbase, Polygon, Uniswap, and Consensys, among others.
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ISS Successfully Executes Collision Avoidance Maneuver Amid Rising Space Junk Threat
The International Space Station (ISS) conducted its 39th collision avoidance maneuver to evade space debris from a 2015 satellite breakup. The adjustment in orbit prevented a potential close encounter within 2.5 miles of the ISS. Experts attribute increasing debris risks to factors such as satellite fragmentation events and solar activity. Measures...
