‘It’s destroyed me completely’: Kenyan moderators decry toll of training of AI models
By: Niamh Rowe Published: 2 Aug 2023 The images pop up in Mophat Okinyi’s mind when he’s alone, or when he’s about to sleep. Okinyi, a former content moderator for Open AI’s ChatGPT in Nairobi, Kenya, is one of four people in that role who have filed a petition to the Kenyan government calling for […]
AI may take over doctors’ tasks sooner than thought: Gottlieb
BY: MIRANDA NAZZARO Published: 07/31/23 Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said artificial intelligence (AI) could take over tasks from doctors sooner rather than later. “The inevitable question isn’t so much if but when these artificial intelligence devices can step into the shoes of doctors. For some tasks, this medical […]
I was not prepared for what we came across when treating gaming disorders
Henrietta Bowden-Jones 14 Jul 2023 The National Centre for Gaming Disorders, the first NHS clinic designated to treat gaming disorder, saw its first patient in early 2020 but I had been aware of the need for this type of treatment for several years prior to its opening. The clinic was part of the […]
Synthetic human embryos created in groundbreaking advance
Hannah Devlin 14 Jun 2023 Scientists have created synthetic human embryos using stem cells, in a groundbreaking advance that sidesteps the need for eggs or sperm. Scientists say these model embryos, which resemble those in the earliest stages of human development, could provide a crucial window on the impact of genetic disorders and […]
Black men were likely underdiagnosed with lung problems because of bias in software, study suggests
BY MIKE STOBBE Published June 2, 2023 NEW YORK (AP) — Racial bias built into a common medical test for lung function is likely leading to fewer Black patients getting care for breathing problems, a study published Thursday suggests. As many as 40% more Black male patients in the study might have been […]
NHS data breach: trusts shared patient details with Facebook without consent
Shanti Das Published 27 May 2023 NHS trusts are sharing intimate details about patients’ medical conditions, appointments and treatments with Facebook without consent and despite promising never to do so. An Observer investigation has uncovered a covert tracking tool in the websites of 20 NHS trusts which has for years collected browsing information and shared it with the tech […]
Surgeon General Warns That Social Media May Harm Children and Adolescents
By New York Times Published May 23, 2023 The report by Dr. Vivek Murthy cited a “profound risk of harm” to adolescent mental health and urged families to set limits and governments to set tougher standards for use. Read More
Your DNA Can Now Be Pulled From Thin Air. Privacy Experts Are Worried.
By New York Times Published May 15, 2023 Environmental DNA research has aided conservation, but scientists say its ability to glean information about human populations and individuals poses dangers. Read More
1st babies born in Britain using DNA from 3 people
BY MARIA CHENG Published May 11, 2023 LONDON (AP) — Britain’s fertility regulator on Wednesday confirmed the births of the U.K.’s first babies created using an experimental technique combining DNA from three people, an effort to prevent the children from inheriting rare genetic diseases. The Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority said fewer than […]