Editorial proposes limits on generative AI's role in scientific research
An editorial by Charles Branas and Bruce Levine proposes norms for the use of AI in science.
Sep 8, 2026
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Australia threatens hefty fines if big tech fails 'duty of care'
Social media giants face US$78 million fines if they fail to protect young users from harmful content, Australia's prime minister said Tuesday as he unveiled draft laws reining in big tech.
Sep 8, 2026
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French AI firm Mistral valued at 21 billion euros after latest funding
Mistral announced Tuesday that it had raised three billion euros ($3.5 billion) in what it described as the largest-ever European tech fundraising, valuing the French AI firm at more than 21 billion euros.
Sep 8, 2026
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Electrolyte additive strengthens graphite's protective layer, extending lithium-ion battery life
Lithium-ion batteries power everything from portable electronics to electric vehicles, but their performance gradually declines as repeated charging and discharging alter the interfaces inside the cell. One particularly important ...
Sep 7, 2026
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New method blends real-time 3D rendering with more accurate surface geometry
Reconstructing a three-dimensional object or environment from multiple photographs is a central problem in computer vision. The resulting models support applications such as robotics, augmented and virtual reality, digital ...
Sep 7, 2026
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Steam-assisted method makes lightweight magnesium tougher and conductive
Magnesium alloys are attractive for advanced energy technologies because of their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. However, despite being the lightest structural metals available, they corrode rapidly in acidic environments, ...
Sep 7, 2026
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Academics use London Tube map to model options for nuclear fuel cycle
A new review paper from the Dalton Nuclear Institute at The University of Manchester uses a Tube map design to examine how closing the nuclear fuel cycle—recycling and reusing materials from used fuel—improves the sustainability ...
Sep 7, 2026
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China's top court posts guidelines on deepfakes, AI disputes
China's top court issued guidelines Monday covering a range of emerging pitfalls associated with artificial intelligence, including unauthorized deepfakes and voice cloning, state media reported.
Sep 7, 2026
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AI could pose 'existential risk to humanity': UN rights chief
The United Nations rights chief warned Monday that artificial intelligence could pose an "existential threat to humanity," demanding immediate action to reduce the risks.
Sep 7, 2026
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EU probes OpenAI agents' takeover of German site
The European Union on Monday said it was "looking into" an incident revealed last week during which thousands of autonomous AI agents built by OpenAI defied their instructions and took over a German website.
Sep 7, 2026
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