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The invisible effects of human activity on nature

Discussions at the recent COP15 biodiversity conference in Montréal highlighted once again the impact of human activities on wildlife. Many species are forced to migrate, are seeing their populations declining, or worse, are finding themselves on the brink of extinction. For example, the populations of woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus) are…

The Conversation · Jun 7, 2023

Apple CEO denies new tech is AI but admits it is 'powered by machine learning'

Tim Cook made the comments speaking to Good Morning America which comes just a week after leading AI figures such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis warned AI could risk the 'extinction' of humanity

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023

Where to stream the Transformers movies in order: release date and chronologically

Want to know how to watch the Transformers movies in order before Rise of the Beasts arrives? We're here to help.

TechRadar · Jun 6, 2023

Hobby aviculturists believe they can help conserve endangered birds

Backyard breeders say they are ready, willing and able to bring some of Australia's rarest birds back from the brink of extinction.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2023

AI probably won't drive mankind to extinction but it can be harmful

Some experts warn that AI poses the risk of killing us all. If so, it's off to a good start.

Android Central · Jun 3, 2023

South Australia's protest laws are changing. Here's how

South Australia's parliament has passed laws increasing the fine and adding jail time for obstructing a public place in response to Extinction Rebellion protests in Adelaide. But legal experts have raised questions about the wording of the law and its potential consequences.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2023

AI industry begs someone to please stop the AI industry before all human life is extinguished by the AI industry

More than 300 researchers and industry leaders signed their names to a new statement warning of a potential extinction event.

PC Gamer · May 31, 2023

London Irish given final deadline to complete takeover to save club from extinction

The RFU has agreed to give the cash-strapped club another week to complete a takeover to avoid suspension from the Premiership

Daily Mirror · May 31, 2023

OPINION - Tech & Science Daily podcast: Is AI really a threat to humanity?

A group of AI experts including the boss of the firm behind ChatGPT and the head of Google’s AI lab say that artificial intelligence poses a similar risk of human extinction as pandemics and nuclear war.

Evening Standard · May 31, 2023

Is AI really this big of a threat?

Scientists, experts call "BS" as AI industry faces backlash over "fear mongering"

Salon · May 31, 2023