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1 Anthropic has referred to as for a world slowdown in AI developmentIt flagged the danger of fashions “self-improving.” (WSJ $)+ And desires a coordinated plan to cease them. (Reuters $)+ Skeptics word that the timing is very handy. (The Register)
2 In a primary, scientists have exactly edited human embryo genesThey relied on a more moderen gene-editing method. (NYT $)+ Genetically-modified infants may very well be on their method. (Guardian)+ Firms have massive plans for the expertise. (MIT Know-how Assessment)
3 US officers have mentioned taking monetary stakes within the AI firmsThey’ve held talks in regards to the authorities buying shares. (Reuters $)+ Sam Altman pitched the thought to the White Home final yr. (WSJ $)
4 Bot internet visitors has overtaken human internet trafficCloudflare stated 57.4% of visitors now comes from bots. (NBC Information)+ Its CEO anticipated the milestone on the finish of 2027. (CNET)
5 The White Home plans to convey AI docs into American medicineIt needs chatbots to diagnose sickness and prescribe medication. (WSJ $)+ However we don’t even know if healthcare AI really helps sufferers. (MIT Know-how Assessment)
