Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to trio for optogenetics work
US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the prize for their work that helps researchers understand how specific cell types contribute to behaviors like learning, fear, addiction and movement.
Accept ‘bad things’ in return for benefits of AI, says Sam Altman
Boss of OpenAI calls for a regulatory light touch because of the ‘good stuff’ the technology can deliver
Sam Altman says he believes the world should accept “bad things” happening with AI in exchange for the benefits of the technology.
The chief executive of OpenAI cited hacks, scams and “other bad things that will happen” in an interview that sparked an instant backlash from critics of the major AI companies. His comments came after one of his company’s safety experts resigned, saying at the weekend that its “culture is broken”. Continue reading...
Schoolboy, 15, loses hand after picking up police stun grenade during French school protests
Prime minister orders ministers to tackle students’ five major demands, including organising replacement teachers and school repairs
Hundreds of schools in France remained fully or partially closed on Monday as teenagers continued to blockade buildings and the government struggled to contain the biggest youth protest movement in years.
A 15-year-old protesting against what the demonstrators say are France’s dilapidated and understaffed schools had his hand blown off on Monday in the northern town of Lens, the local prefect François-Xavier Lauch said. Continue reading...
Chocolate-Espresso Pie Recipe • 5★
This creamy, fluffy dessert, reminiscent of French silk pie, features layers of coffee and chocolate puddings topped with whipped cream, for deep mocha flavor. The only baking required for this largely no-bake pie is for the crust, made from chocolate graham crackers — but if those are hard to find, you can even use chocolate Teddy Grahams.
Cornell students stage anti-rape rally
Throngs of Cornell University students rallied on Monday voicing solidarity with a classmate whose gang-rape allegations have ignited a national uproar and demanding that the Ivy League school take firmer action against sexual violence on campus.
Mary Fowler ruled out of Matildas friendlies due to ‘personal circumstances’
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Manchester City attacker to miss Germany and Haiti games
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Charlton midfielder Leah Davidson called into Australia squad
Matildas star Mary Fowler has been ruled out of upcoming friendly matches against Germany and Haiti due to personal circumstances.
Football Australia confirmed on Tuesday morning Fowler would not feature in the upcoming international window, with four-cap Charlton midfielder Leah Davidson called up in her place. Continue reading...
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