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- 1AI researcher says builders, not technology, are the real risk▼Interview: AI is not the threat. It's the people building it "that are the existential risks to humanity." "If a bridge
An interview argues that artificial intelligence itself poses no existential threat to humanity; the danger lies with the people developing and deploying it. The speaker compares AI to a bridge, saying that when infrastructure fails, we do not ask whether it was uncontrollable or unethical, and that accountability should rest with engineers and companies rather than being framed as a problem inherent to the technology.
- 2For African AI, Open Source Is Often The Only Option▼For African AI, Open Source Is Often The Only Option — Not A Virtue
A new commentary argues that African artificial intelligence developers rely on open source tools out of necessity rather than ideology. With limited access to expensive proprietary systems, licences and cloud infrastructure, open source becomes the only practical path for building AI on the continent. The piece pushes back on framing this reliance as a virtue, warning that structural constraints are being mistaken for a deliberate philosophy of openness.
- 3Marshmallow test may measure trust, not self-control●The marshmallow test was not measuring self-control. It was measuring whether a child trusted the adults in their world.
The famous Stanford marshmallow test, long cited as evidence of children's self-control and later life success, is being reinterpreted: a child's decision to wait may hinge on whether they trust the adult promising a second marshmallow. Commenters in parenting and child development circles are sharing the take, arguing it undermines a popular myth and shows behavior reflects environment and reliability of caregivers, not innate willpower.
- 4UN rights chief Türk urges women's central role in peace and security●‘Women are not victims’: Türk calls for women to be at the heart of peace and security
Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has called for women to be placed at the heart of peace and security efforts, stressing that 'women are not victims'. He argued that women should be recognised as agents of change in conflict prevention, mediation and peacebuilding rather than portrayed solely as those affected by war. The remarks come amid ongoing debates about implementing the women, peace and security agenda globally.
- 5The Gadget Spec Nobody Discusses: Will It Annoy You?▼The Most Important Gadget Specification Nobody Talks About: Will It Annoy Me?
A commentary piece argues that the most important spec of any gadget is not battery life or processor speed, but whether the device will annoy its owner in everyday use. The article suggests annoyances such as nagging notifications, intrusive software and poor design choices deserve as much attention as technical numbers when people decide what to buy.
- 6New exhibition showcases artwork made by US prisoners▼‘A saving gesture’: the art exhibition spotlighting US prisoners’ creations
An art exhibition in the United States is putting the creative work of prisoners on public display, in what organisers describe as 'a saving gesture'. The show spotlights drawings, paintings and other pieces made inside US prisons, drawing attention to the artistic talent behind bars and to the conditions and humanity of incarcerated people. Reviews and commentary highlight the emotional power of the works and the debate over how society views those in prison.
- 7Readers revisit Stanisław Lem as rigorous philosopher of science fiction●@ gvenema If you like digging into his thought experiments, check out Peter Swirski's Stanisław Lem: Philosopher of the
Science fiction fans are swapping reading recommendations on Stanisław Lem, pointing to Peter Swirski's study 'Stanisław Lem: Philosopher of the Future' (Liverpool University Press). The book argues Lem's novels should be read not only as sci-fi but as serious thought experiments touching on game theory, information entropy and probability, sparking renewed appreciation of the Polish author's intellectual depth.
- 8Critics accuse CNBC of hypocrisy on AI safety●Suddenly, # CNBC is all about # AI safety and regulations AFTER they dragged their feet and created their Frankenstein.
A criticism is circulating that CNBC has pivoted to covering AI safety and regulation only after profiting from years of uncritical AI hype. Commenters argue the network's new focus on responsible AI is driven by commercial interest rather than genuine concern, dismissing the shift as damage control after the technology's risks became impossible to ignore.
- 9Tenderloin launches new way to view neighborhood art●Tenderloin Buzz: A new way to view art in the neighborhood
A new art-viewing initiative is being introduced in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, offering residents and visitors a fresh way to experience public art in the area. Mission Local reported the story, highlighting efforts to bring cultural programming to a district better known for its social challenges. The project aims to reframe how people see the neighborhood through its artistic offerings.
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President Trump and a group of chief executives are working to reframe artificial intelligence's public image, Axios reports. The effort aims to counter negative perceptions of AI — from job-loss fears to safety and misinformation concerns — and build support for its development. The story has drawn attention because of the unusual pairing of a White House administration and industry leaders on a messaging campaign.
- 11New Book 'Peaceful Exit' Frames End-of-Life Planning as Love●New Book PEACEFUL EXIT Reimagines Planning For the End of Your Life as an Act of Love
A new book titled Peaceful Exit argues that planning for the end of one's life should be seen as an act of love rather than a morbid task. The book encourages readers to prepare advance directives, hospice decisions and personal wishes ahead of time, so families are spared difficult choices later. Coverage has appeared in hospice and end-of-life care outlets, where the reframing of death planning as a caring gesture is drawing attention.