Researchers are studying GLP-1 drugs, which are already used for diabetes and weight loss, to see if they can also reduce cravings for drugs and alcohol. This research is part of efforts to address the addiction problem in the country.
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GLP-1 drugs help people with diabetes control their blood sugar and assist with weight loss.
New studies suggest these drugs might also reduce cravings for addictive substances like drugs and alcohol.
Scientists are conducting tests to understand how effective GLP-1 drugs are in treating addiction.
These medications could offer a new way to help people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.
The research is ongoing and part of a larger project called "GLP-1s: Reshaping America."
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A developer named Brandon Thomas created free, open-source software that copies the look and tools of Adobe’s popular programs like Photoshop and Premiere. He used AI to help build these apps and plans to make them as good as Adobe’s software soon. The software will be funded by selling access to AI image-generation tools inside the apps.
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Brandon Thomas developed seven open-source apps that mimic Adobe software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Lightroom, After Effects, InDesign, and Acrobat Pro.
The apps are made using the Rust programming language and can also run in web browsers via WebAssembly.
Thomas used AI, specifically Anthropic’s Claude Opus 5.5, to assist in reverse engineering Adobe’s software functions without copying its code.
The apps are currently in an early “alpha” stage but Thomas aims to reach full feature parity with Adobe within months.
The software is offered for free under open licenses (MIT/Apache) and funded by selling access tokens for AI image-generation models included in the apps.
Reverse engineering software is generally legal, but the look and design might cause possible legal challenges from Adobe.
Thomas hopes this project will show developers can make open-source versions of popular paid software, reducing reliance on big tech companies.
The goal is to create high-performing, cross-platform alternatives that challenge current tech dominance and remove advertising.
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SpaceX presented a new visual plan at the 2026 International Astronautical Congress in Turkiye. The plan shows how the company wants to use up to one million satellites in space to create data centers that support artificial intelligence (AI) operations.
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SpaceX revealed their plan during the 2026 International Astronautical Congress held in Turkiye.
The plan involves launching around one million satellites into orbit around Earth.
These satellites will help build data centers in space.
The data centers aim to support AI, which means helping computers learn and perform tasks on their own.
This project represents a new approach to managing and storing AI data beyond Earth.
SpaceX is known for its space exploration and satellite internet services.
The visuals showed how these space-based data centers might look and operate.
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OpenAI created a special version of ChatGPT for teens with safety features to limit risky or unhealthy use. OpenAI says most teens use it for learning and that safety reminders work well. However, research from Common Sense Media found that some safety features, especially alerts to parents about self-harm or suicide talk, often do not work.
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ChatGPT for Teens was launched by OpenAI in August with features to promote safe use by kids aged 13 to 17.
The chatbot prevents teens from engaging in romantic or emotional dependence conversations.
It blocks sexualized images and gives reminders about sensitive content sharing.
Parents linked to their teen’s account can receive alerts about chats involving self-harm or eating disorders.
OpenAI says most teens use ChatGPT less than 15 minutes a day, mainly for schoolwork.
Automatic reminders to take breaks caused nearly half of teen users to stop using the app temporarily.
Common Sense Media found that parental alerts failed when teens discussed suicide or self-harm during shorter or new ChatGPT sessions.
The chatbot sometimes still uses language that sounds like a friend, even though OpenAI promised to stop this.
Experts warn that these safety features may give parents a false sense of security.
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Senator Maria Cantwell introduced a new plan to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). She shared important rules for how Congress and the government should handle AI to reduce potential problems.
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Senator Maria Cantwell is the top Democrat on the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
She unveiled a new framework aimed at regulating AI.
The plan includes principles for Congress and the executive branch to follow.
The goal is to manage and reduce risks related to AI technology.
Lawmakers are facing increasing pressure to create rules for AI.
The framework focuses on safety and responsible use of AI.
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LSD, a substance once studied for mental health and later linked to 1960s counterculture and secret government experiments, is now being researched again in scientific labs. Researchers are exploring its potential medical uses once more.
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LSD was first used in early psychiatric research to study mental health.
In the 1960s, LSD became associated with counterculture movements.
The CIA secretly studied LSD for mind-control experiments.
Interest in LSD decreased for many years after these events.
Recently, scientists have restarted clinical trials with LSD.
Researchers hope LSD might help treat certain medical conditions.
LSD’s return to labs marks a shift from past views to scientific investigation.
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Microsoft announced new high-end Windows laptops powered by Nvidia chips to help users run advanced AI programs directly on their computers instead of relying only on cloud services. The new laptops, including the Microsoft Surface Ultra, and AI software updates will be available starting October 16.
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Microsoft launched Nvidia-powered Windows laptops, starting with the Surface Ultra priced at $2,599.
The Surface Ultra uses Nvidia's RTX Spark chip designed for running demanding AI tasks locally.
Other laptop makers like Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo will also release Nvidia-powered devices.
Microsoft introduced a version of its AI assistant, Copilot, that can work with AI models both on the device and in the cloud.
Meta is bringing its Muse personal AI assistant to Windows systems.
Microsoft aims to combine cloud and local AI to meet developers' needs efficiently and cost-effectively.
Microsoft emphasized improving Windows security to control how AI agents interact with users and data.
These AI laptops and software will be available starting October 16.
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Michael Smith, a man from North Carolina, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for using artificial intelligence to create fake songs. He used bots and fake accounts to illegally stream these songs millions of times on major music platforms, stealing money from the music industry.
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Michael Smith ran a fake streaming scheme for seven years starting in 2017.
He created thousands of fake accounts using fake emails and stolen debit cards on services like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music.
Smith used bots to play his AI-generated songs billions of times to collect streaming money.
In April 2023, his fake songs were streamed 80.9 million times, far more than Taylor Swift’s 9.3 million streams that month.
This scheme reduced the royalties paid to real artists who share the streaming revenue pool.
Smith must pay back over $8 million he earned from the fraud.
His lawyers wanted probation instead of jail, but the court gave him 18 months in prison.
The Department of Justice said the punishment is meant to deter others from committing similar streaming fraud.
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College students are using artificial intelligence (AI) to create new businesses through a competition called "America's Startup," which is supported by the U.S. government. These startups work on projects like predicting grape harvests, detecting skin cancer early, and creating eco-friendly fire suppressants.
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"America's Startup" is a government-backed competition linked to the U.S.'s 250th anniversary celebration.
The competition encourages college students, especially Generation Z, to build businesses using AI.
One startup uses AI to predict how many grapes vineyards will harvest by analyzing plant images and weather.
Another startup uses AI to help people track skin changes and detect possible skin cancer early.
AI helps entrepreneurs handle tasks like bookkeeping and content creation, making it easier to start businesses alone.
Research shows Gen Z is leading in new business registrations more than any other generation.
The competition offers $1 million in total prizes and applications close on October 8 at 7:59 p.m. EDT.
Officials believe that Generation Z’s comfort with AI gives them an advantage in launching innovative businesses.
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Joe Rogan discussed concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) gaining control and possibly rejecting human instructions after learning from human flaws. His comments come amid growing worries in the tech world and recent efforts by President Donald Trump's administration to focus government policy on advanced AI, called "Super Intelligence."
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Joe Rogan talked with rapper LL Cool J about AI possibly stopping to follow human commands after understanding human mistakes.
Rogan fears the main issue is who will control AI technology.
LL Cool J pointed out that AI can inherit human biases if those who design it have biases.
Rogan suggested advanced AI might control itself and could act better than humans who sometimes use AI unethically or illogically.
The discussion relates to a key AI challenge called "alignment," meaning whether AI will keep acting in line with human values.
Some AI experts warn that AI is developing faster than safety measures and control methods can keep up.
President Donald Trump has created a "Super Intelligence Force" to lead federal efforts and renamed AI in government to "Super Intelligence" to emphasize focus on this technology.
Experts call for slowing down the development of powerful AI until better control and safety rules are in place.
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A new survey by FICO shows most businesses say AI meets or beats their expected financial benefits, but few are confident explaining AI choices to customers or regulators. Companies often use AI for low-risk tasks and face challenges in explaining specific AI decisions and meeting responsible AI standards.
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85.1% of surveyed AI leaders said AI met or exceeded their expected return on investment (ROI).
Only 28.5% of customer-related decisions, like personalization or low-risk service, are made by AI.
Just 5.2% of respondents feel very confident explaining AI decisions to regulators or customers.
Explaining why an AI made a specific decision is harder than describing how it generally works.
82.8% of organizations believe they meet or exceed expected regulatory requirements for AI use.
Responsible AI practices rank lowest among operational standards like security and data quality.
67% of respondents are from North America, which might affect views on AI regulations.
Many companies struggle with multiple AI platforms that do not communicate well, hindering unified AI governance.
Nearly all respondents (96.4%) see value in a shared AI deployment platform to boost ROI and collaboration.
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Amazon has introduced a new "About You" feature that shows users some interests and traits the company thinks match them based on their shopping and interaction history. This tool lets customers see and change the categories Amazon uses to describe them, which range from simple interests to more personal details.
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Amazon's "About You" feature is available on its desktop site under account settings.
The feature displays categories Amazon has assigned to users based on shopping, orders, and Alexa conversations.
Examples of categories include owning a cat, having a game console, or other more surprising labels.
Customers can view, remove, or update these categories to improve accuracy.
This profiling helps Amazon personalize product recommendations and advertisements.
In 2023, the FTC fined Amazon $25 million over issues with retaining children's Alexa data without proper deletion.
Amazon uses both rules-based and model-based methods to create these customer profiles.
Some users have shared unusual or sensitive categories found in their profiles, highlighting concerns about data tracking and interpretation.
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Jaguar has unveiled the Type 01, its new all-electric car built on a new electric vehicle platform called JEA. This model features a large battery with a range of about 400 miles, fast charging capabilities, and advanced technology developed from Jaguar’s experience in electric racing.
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The Jaguar Type 01 is an all-electric four-door GT car with a starting price around $120,000–$130,000.
It uses a new electric vehicle platform called JEA, designed for an all-electric product line.
The car has a 118 kWh battery that supports about 400 miles of driving on one charge.
It can charge from 10% to 80% in 22 minutes using a 350 kW DC fast charger.
The Type 01 produces 1,015 horsepower and 1,007 lb-ft of torque, with all-wheel drive and steering.
It achieves a drag coefficient of 0.23, meaning it is built to be aerodynamic and energy efficient.
Jaguar leverages technology and knowledge gained from its successful Formula E racing program.
The car will be available in US dealerships around mid-2027.
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The article explains that AI systems need access to data but should not see more information than necessary. It highlights the importance of protecting data during the time it is being processed, not just when it is stored or transmitted.
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People do not have to understand how AI works to expect their financial data to be protected.
Banks and organizations should limit AI access only to the data needed for a specific task.
Data protection should include rules built into the system, like requiring approval for sensitive actions.
Encryption protects data at rest (when stored) and in transit (when sent), but processing data often requires decrypting it.
New cryptographic methods allow some calculations on encrypted data without revealing the information.
An experiment by SWIFT showed collaboration using privacy tools improved fraud detection across banks.
Regulations, such as the EU’s DORA framework, require protection of data during processing based on risk levels.
Institutions should explore secure ways to process data to enable analysis while keeping information safe.
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OpenAI released over 370 new mathematical findings using advanced AI models, including a solution to the Navier-Stokes equation. This has raised concerns among mathematicians about relying on AI tools that are not openly accessible or fully understood by human experts.
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OpenAI published hundreds of new mathematical results in areas like algebra and theoretical computer science.
The company solved the Navier-Stokes equation, a difficult math problem with a $1 million prize.
Experts worry that AI generates math proofs that humans may not fully understand or verify.
The Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton does not support using proprietary AI for cutting-edge math without broader access.
OpenAI agreed to work with the Institute to involve mathematicians in future decisions.
OpenAI has not said it will stop using AI for hard math problems.
Some mathematicians are concerned that AI solutions may rely heavily on human-provided work to reach answers.
The advisory board asks for fair access to AI tools to prevent some groups from getting too far ahead.
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Scientists studied why people often regain weight after stopping GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. They found that using digital wellness apps and tailored meal plans can lower weight regain during the first months after stopping these medications.
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GLP-1 drugs help with weight loss but people often regain weight quickly once they stop taking them.
A review showed people regain about 1 pound per month and usually return to their original weight within two years after stopping GLP-1s.
Reasons for stopping GLP-1s include cost, insurance problems, and side effects.
Researchers tested if lifestyle support like digital apps and special meals could reduce weight regain.
The study had 39 adults divided into three groups: usual care, wellness app users, and those who received tailored meals.
After four months, those with no extra support gained about 10.75% of their body weight back. App users regained only 3.6%, and meal users regained 3.58%.
The digital app helped users track diet, exercise, and weight, and gave guidance on eating habits and mental factors.
Researchers suggest strong support during the first year off meds may help people develop lasting healthy habits.
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Guardrails Action, a nonprofit focused on safe artificial intelligence (AI), led a group of nearly 40 organizations to demand clear rules for AI laws. In a letter to lawmakers, they said laws must include strong government checks that are clear and enforceable, or they will not support them.
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Guardrails Action is a nonprofit concerned with AI safety.
They led a coalition of about 40 organizations.
The coalition sent a letter to lawmakers on Wednesday.
They want AI laws to have clear and strong government oversight.
The oversight should be transparent, meaning easy to understand and see.
The coalition said they will oppose any AI laws that do not meet these standards.
Their goal is to ensure AI technology is developed and used safely.
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The creation of child sexual abuse images using artificial intelligence (AI) is causing real harm to children. Experts warn that waiting for these harmful images to affect actual children before taking action is dangerous.
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AI technology can generate fake images of child sexual abuse.
These fake images can still harm real children.
Experts urge taking action before these images cause real-life damage.
The issue highlights risks from misuse of AI technology.
Preventing harm requires early legal and safety measures.
The problem combines technology and child protection concerns.
Waiting to respond could put children at serious risk.
There is a call for awareness and preventive steps in AI use.
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Mumsnet denied using artificial intelligence (AI) to write forum posts after a detailed AI prompt appeared on its message board. The prompt, which seemed to guide an AI to write a reply, was traced to a system that suggests thread titles using OpenAI technology, but Mumsnet said it does not use AI to create full posts.
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A user on Mumsnet found a prompt designed to guide AI in writing a reply on the forum thread about a family issue.
The prompt included rules to be compassionate and avoid offensive language about neurodivergence and illness.
Users reacted negatively and questioned whether Mumsnet uses AI to write content.
Mumsnet said the prompt came from a tool that suggests thread titles using OpenAI but does not write full posts.
The company’s founder confirmed this was an error from the title-suggestion tool sending a reply prompt instead.
Mumsnet uses AI in other areas like coding, advertising, and moderating content but not for generating forum posts.
The site has seen a decrease in user numbers and posts over recent years.
Research shows AI-generated content on social media can feel less helpful and more generic to users.
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French company Mistral has released a new AI model called Le Chonk, which it says can compete with top models from the US and China. The model is open for anyone to use and is designed to work well in areas like coding, cyberdefense, and specific industries such as manufacturing and finance.
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Le Chonk is a 1 trillion-parameter AI model freely available for use and customization.
It focuses on coding, cyberdefense, manufacturing, finance, and electrical engineering tasks.
Mistral claims it trained Le Chonk from scratch, unlike some Chinese models that use distillation techniques.
Open-weight models like Le Chonk are cheaper for businesses because they only pay for computing power used.
Mistral recently raised $3.3 billion, reaching a valuation of $24 billion, the largest ever for a European tech company.
The company earns money by charging for cloud use and providing engineering support to customize the AI.
Tensions and restrictions from the US government on AI models create opportunities for European companies like Mistral.
The US has placed temporary limits on AI model distribution over concerns about cyberattacks and safety.
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