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What’s different—and what isn’t—about the new A.I. ‘extinction’ open letter

It’s attractively light on details, but the new statement also has a familiar flaw.

Fortune · May 30, 2023

AI poses a 'risk of extinction' to humanity, Sam Altman warns

The OpenAI CEO is one of hundreds of experts to warn against artificial intelligence's existential risk to humanity.

Fortune · May 30, 2023

Artificial intelligence could lead to extinction of humanity, experts warn

Dozens of signatories - including AI researchers, engineers and tech executives - issued the sternest warning yet regarding the negative consequences of AI

Irish Mirror · May 30, 2023

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Artificial intelligence threatens extinction, experts say in new warning

Scientists and tech industry leaders have issued a new warning about the perils that artificial intelligence poses to humankind

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

Almost half of all life on Earth 'declining towards extinction' - Queen's boffins find

"To make matters worse, many of the animal species that are thought to be non-threatened from extinction, are in fact progressively declining"

Belfast Live · May 28, 2023

More than 1,500 arrested at Extinction Rebellion protest in The Hague

Dutch police used a water cannon to disperse activists blocking a major road in the city

Evening Standard · May 28, 2023

Over 1,500 arrested at climate protest in The Netherlands

THE HAGUE - More than 1,500 people were arrested during a protest by the Extinction Rebellion climate group in The Hague on Saturday, Dutch police said.

Bangkok Post · May 27, 2023

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York groundsel blooms again in Britain’s first-ever de-extinction event

Yellow flower that only grows in York went extinct in 1991 brought back to life by Natural England experts

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2023

Koala paradise! NSW sets aside 4500ha parcel to guarantee koalas’ survival

A NSW Labor pre-election promise to protect the state's koala population from extinction has taken another step forward

The New Daily · May 27, 2023

Tiger protection in India also saved 1 million tonnes of carbon emissions – new study

The year 2023 coincided with the 50th anniversary of India’s groundbreaking Project Tiger, an innovative programme designed to rescue the country’s iconic big cat from the precipice of extinction. In April, as part of these celebrations, prime minister Narendra Modi announced that tiger numbers in India have now surpassed 3,000,…

The Conversation · May 25, 2023

Native oyster being brought back from extinction in Glenarm

"Despite their small size and insignificant appearance, oysters can bring huge benefits to our marine environment"

Belfast Live · May 25, 2023

Fearsome saber-toothed giant dominated at dawn of 'Great Dying', but its reign was short-lived

Inostrancevia, a creature with tough skin like a rhino's, migrated 7,000 miles across the ancient supercontinent Pangaea and briefly dominated what is now South Africa before going extinct.

LiveScience · May 24, 2023

What this film wants you to know about the end of the world

Can we save future generations from extinction? A new documentary offers reasons to be hopeful

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2023

New hope for Manning River turtles as they mate for first time at conservation park

Conservationists at a NSW breeding facility are "cheering" as they attempt save the Manning River turtle from extinction.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

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Reuters · May 23, 2023

Climate protests over private jets disrupt Geneva Airport flights

Around 100 climate protesters demanding a ban on private jets disrupted flights at Geneva Airport on Tuesday and blocked entry to an aircraft exhibition at Europe's flagship business jet event.

Irish Mirror · May 23, 2023

Almost half of world's species 'declining towards extinction' - alarming new report from Irish academics

Researchers at Queen's University Belfast looked at population trends in over 71,000 species

The New Daily · May 23, 2023

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek demands ‘extreme’ action to save maugean skate

The federal environment minister will write to her Tasmanian counterpart demanding "extreme intervention" to save an ancient fish from extinction. Tanya

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2023

Climate activists disrupt Europe’s biggest private jet fair

Protesters from Greenpeace, Stay Grounded, Extinction Rebellion and others chain themselves to aircraft in Geneva

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AAP · May 23, 2023

Plibersek demands 'extreme' action to save ancient fish

An ancient fish that's suffered under the pressures of salmon farming could be the first to go extinct under federal environment laws, a hearing has been told.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 23, 2023

They fell in love at Swarthmore College, then went on to help save Rwanda's mountain gorilla from extinction

When Amy Vedder was a student at Swarthmore more than 50 years ago and went on strike to protest the Vietnam War, the refrain from the college was one of support: "Go do something about it."

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

South African fossils reveal ancient beast's epic journey to oblivion

New remains of a tiger-sized, saber-toothed protomammal were discovered at a farm in central South Africa

Daily Mirror · May 22, 2023

Baby names verging on extinction in 2023 – and those set to gain popularity this summer

Many parents are inspired by the seasons when it comes to naming their babies, but quite a few of those names are becoming less popular. Here are the spring and summer-inspired names that are on the verge of extinction, and those surging in popularity

LiveScience · May 19, 2023

Birth of wild red wolf pups brings hope to species on brink of extinction

Five red wolf pups were born in a wildlife refuge in North Carolina and later gained an adopted sibling that was born in a zoo.

The New Daily · May 19, 2023

The Ferguson Report: Extinction Rebellion verging on extinction

Climate activists Extinction Rebellion have had a meeting. They've accepted throwing paint at great art hasn't stopped carbon polluters

ABC News · May 19, 2023

Three Extinction Rebellion protestors fined after pleading guilty to property damage in Adelaide

Three Extinction Rebellion activists have been fined and received good behaviour bonds after a protest outside the Santos building in Adelaide.

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