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• Nighttime Heat Significantly Increases the Risk of Stroke

  22-05-2024 19:11 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthClimate change is generating more and more extreme weather events. These include extremely hot, so-called "tropical nights." Now, a study of approximately 11,000 strokes over 15 years suggests that night-time heat may come with a price. The analysis found that extreme heat at night increases the risk of stroke by 7%, and that elderly people and women are especially at risk. The report appears in European Heart Journal.
  
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• European Council Approves "Risk-Based" AI Regulations

  22-05-2024 19:11 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: United Press International - Health NewsThe European Council gave final clearance Tuesday far a "risk-based approach" for regulating the use of artificial intelligence. Under the Artificial Intelligence Act, the bloc will gauge use of AI, with higher risk implementations facing stricter rules. The act was described as a "first of its kind" standard, which the European Union said would encourage "safe and trustworthy" AI systems across the market in public and private sectors.
  
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• Risk for Psychosis Skyrockets Among Teens Who Use Cannabis

  22-05-2024 10:05 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: United Press International - Health NewsDoctors have long known that excessive marijuana use can trigger psychosis, especially in the young. But new research suggests the link is stronger that ever imagined before. Teens who use cannabis face 11 times the odds for a psychotic episode compared to teens who abstain from the drug, new research has found. The findings were published Wednesday in the journal Psychological Medicine.
  
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• What Scarlett Johansson v. OpenAI Could Look Like in Court

  22-05-2024 10:04 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Google NewsIn a product demo last week, OpenAI showcased a synthetic but expressive voice for ChatGPT called "Sky" that reminded many viewers of the flirty AI girlfriend Samantha played by Scarlett Johansson in the 2013 film Her. One of those viewers was Johansson herself, who promptly hired legal counsel and sent letters to OpenAI demanding an explanation. In response, the company on Sunday halted use of Sky and denied trying to imitate Ms. Johansson's...
  
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• U.S. President Says That Israel's War in Gaza Is Not Genocide

  22-05-2024 10:04 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: U.S. News and World ReportU.S. President Joe Biden strongly defended Israel on Monday, saying that Israeli forces are not committing genocide in their military campaign against Hamas militants in Gaza, rejecting criticism from pro-Palestinian protesters. "What's happening in Gaza is not genocide. We reject that," Biden said at a Jewish American Heritage Month event at the White House. He described U.S. support for the safety and security of Israelis as "ironclad."
  
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• Stress Can Trigger Skin Problems, But Dermatologists Have Advice

  22-05-2024 10:03 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Google News - HealthThere are many ways mental health affects physical health, but did you know that stress can alter how our skin looks and feels? Stress releases hormones such as cortisol, which can raise oil gland production and result in acne and clogged pores. Stress can also affect your skin barrier, drying skin and leading to flares of eczema or psoriasis. And stress can break down collagen and elastin, leading to wrinkles. Fortunately, dermatologists have...
  
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• Microsoft's AI Chatbot Will "Recall" Everything You Do on a PC

  22-05-2024 10:03 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: U.S. News and World ReportMicrosoft wants laptop users to get so comfortable with its artificial intelligence chatbot that it will remember everything you're doing on your computer and help figure out what you want to do next. The software giant on Monday revealed a new class of AI-imbued personal computers as it competes with Big Tech rivals in developing generative AI technology that can compose documents, make images, and serve as a lifelike personal assistant at work...
  
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