FCC bans robocalls using deepfake voice clones − but AI-generated disinformation still looms over elections
The Federal Communications Commission on Feb. 8, 2024, outlawed robocalls[1] that use voices generated by artificial intelligence.
The 1991 Telephone Consumer Protection Act[2] bans artificial voices in robocalls. The FCC’s Feb. 8 ruling[3] declares that
Anger, sadness, boredom, anxiety – emotions that feel bad can be useful
Remember the sadness that came with the last time you failed miserably at something? Or the last time you were so anxious about an upcoming event that you couldn’t concentrate for days?
These types of emotions are unpleasant to experience and can even
Sugary handshakes are how cells talk to each other − understanding these name tags can clarify how the immune system works
Like the people they make up, cells communicate by bumping into one another and exchanging handshakes. Unlike people, cells perform these handshakes using the diverse range of sugar molecules coating their surface like trees covering a landscape. Handshakes
DOJ funding pipeline subsidizes questionable big data surveillance technologies
Predictive policing has been shown to be an ineffective and biased policing tool. Yet, the Department of Justice has been funding the crime surveillance and analysis technology for years and continues to do so despite criticism from researchers, privacy
Synthetic human embryos let researchers study early development while sidestepping ethical and logistical hurdles
Embryonic development, also known as embryogenesis[1], is a cornerstone in understanding the origins of life. But studying this marvel of intricate and layered biological processes in people faces considerable challenges[2]. Early-stage human embryos are difficult
Perils of pet poop – so much more than just unsightly and smelly, it can spread disease
Have you ever been out on a walk and as you take that next step, you feel the slippery squish of poop under your foot?
It’s not just gross. Beyond the mess and the smell, it’s potentially infectious. That’s why signs reminding pet owners to “curb