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• Speeding ebikes are a new menace. Amsterdam wants to remote-control them

  02-04-2024 17:02 via thenextweb.com
  
  A few weeks back, Amsterdam announced it was trialling new technology that can automatically reduce ebike speed when riders enter certain parts of the city.   Predictably, the initiative sparked debate. On Reddit, some expressed concerns about data privacy and state nannying, while others felt that stricter measures were needed to protect other road users from ebikes, especially those with aftermarket mods that make them go faster. Some felt the technology — dubbed Adaptive Spee
  
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• UK, US strike landmark deal on AI safety testing

  02-04-2024 15:52 via thenextweb.com
  
  Following the recent approval of the EU’s risk-based AI Act, the UK has now partnered up with the US to co-establish testing procedures and guidelines on AI safety. As part of the transatlantic deal, the two countries will combine their capabilities and expertise to develop tests for the most advanced artificial intelligence models and systems, as well as create tools for risk evaluation. The plan is to perform at least one collaborative testing exercise using a publicly accessible model.
  
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• Artificial pancreas that pumps insulin into diabetes patients launches on NHS

  02-04-2024 13:57 via thenextweb.com
  
  In a potentially transformative move for healthcare, the NHS is rolling out an “artificial pancreas” for people suffering from type 1 diabetes. Known as the Hybrid Closed Loop (HCL) system, the artificial pancreas is a device that significantly automates the management of blood sugar and insulin levels — a necessary process for those living with the condition. Specifically, the device continuously monitors blood sugar (glucose) levels, determines the amount of insulin needed,
  
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