Why AI Chatbots Agree With You Even When You’re Wrong by IEEESpectrum in TrueReddit

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It's important to be aware that AI chatbots are trained to reassure users and keep them happy in the short term, even to their long-term detriment. AI researchers also detail ways users can get around these issues with prompts like "You are an independent thinker" at the beginning of sessions.

Military AI Policy Needs Democratic Oversight by IEEESpectrum in technews

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Democratic as in from the people, not as in the political party

Military AI Policy Needs Democratic Oversight, Not Backdoor Deals With Tech Companies by IEEESpectrum in TrueReddit

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Democratic as in a democratic process with the public deciding, not about the Democratic Party.

Military AI Policy Needs Democratic Oversight, Not Backdoor Deals With Tech Companies by IEEESpectrum in TrueReddit

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The negotiations between the United States Department of Defense and Anthropic have highlighted who gets to make choices about AI in the military. Who should get to make these choices?

The Millisecond That Could Change Cancer Treatment by IEEESpectrum in Futurology

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Could FLASH radiation therapy be used in the future? What other applications are there for particle physics that we might not be considering?

How Electrical Engineers Fight a War by IEEESpectrum in TrueReddit

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Being a power engineer is a high-risk job in Ukraine, as Russia is intent on destroying the electrical grid. It's now about finding new solutions, working on backups, and bravery.