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A common belief is that compulsive behaviors trap people in a “habit loop” that takes over self-control. New research, however, suggests this explanation may be incomplete. For many years, compulsive behavior has been explained as people becoming trapped in a “habit loop” that takes over self-control. New research from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), […]Health,Addiction,Behavioral Science,Mental Health,Neuroscience,University of Technology Sydney#Compulsive #Behavior #Bad #Habit #Study #Finds1768502517
As a software reporter at WIRED, I’ve tested a lot of shitty agents over the past couple of years. These experiences expose a consistent pattern of generative AI startups overpromising and underdelivering when it comes to these “agentic” helpers—programs designed to take control of your computer, performing chores and digital errands to free up your time for more important things. But the bots I installed on my laptop would struggle to complete even basic tasks. They just didn’t work.This poor track record makes Anthropic’s latest agent, Claude Cowork, a pleasant surprise. When I tested it by running it through some…
Just when you thought the circular deals couldn’t get any more circular, OpenAI has invested in CEO Sam Altman’s brain computer interface (BCI) startup Merge Labs. Merge Labs, which defines itself as a “research lab” dedicated to “bridging biological and artificial intelligence to maximize human ability,” came out of stealth on Thursday with an undisclosed seed round. A source familiar with the matter confirmed previous reports that OpenAI wrote the largest single check in Merge Labs’ $250 million seed round at an $850 million valuation. “Our individual experience of the world arises from billions of active neurons,” reads a statement…
A clinical trial found that a brief, calorie-restricted diet improved symptoms and reduced inflammation in people with Crohn’s disease. “What should I eat?” may be the question doctors hear most often from people living with inflammatory bowel disease. Finding a clear answer has been notoriously challenging. IBD is an umbrella term that includes ulcerative colitis […]Health,Diet,Gastroenterology,Gut,Microbiology,Nutrition,Stanford University#Stanford #Study #Finds #Diet #Eases #Crohns #Symptoms1768498843
VO2 max is an intimidating word for an easy-to-understand biometric: It’s how well your body uses oxygen when you push yourself. Short for “maximal oxygen uptake,” it’s been the gold standard for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness since the 1950s. Until recently, it’s mostly lived in research labs and elite training centers, helping coaches squeeze every last drop of performance out of elite skiers, runners, and cyclists. Today, VO2 max has escaped the lab and gone mainstream, landing on fitness trackers, longevity podcasts, and wellness clinics that promise to put a number on how fit you are.I tested mine last year at…
After months of rumors the Trump administration was going to impose tariffs on semiconductors, a tariff has been announced for some chips. The tariff only applies to certain semiconductors, including the Nvidia H200 advanced AI chips set to ship to China. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday that entailed a 25% tariff on advanced AI semiconductors that have been produced outside the U.S. and then pass through the U.S. before being exported to customers in other countries. This news formalizes a key component of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to give Nvidia the green light to start…
A longevity-linked metabolite restored key memory processes in Alzheimer’s models, highlighting aging biology as a promising therapeutic target. Singapore ranks among the countries with the longest life expectancy, yet many people spend nearly ten of their later years living with poor health. Researchers at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore […]Health,Aging,Alzheimer’s Disease,Memory,National University of Singapore,Neuroscience#Scientists #Discover #Natural #Longevity #Molecule #Restores #Memory #Alzheimers #Models1768495183
Jen Easterly, a longtime public- and private-sector cybersecurity practitioner who led the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency for more than three years, has been appointed CEO of RSAC Conference, known as RSAC.The organization puts on the prominent annual gathering of cybersecurity experts, vendors, and researchers that started in 1991 as a small cryptography event hosted by the corporate security giant RSA. RSAC is now a separate company with events and initiatives throughout the year, but its conference in San Francisco is still its flagship offering with tens of thousands of attendees each spring.“The conference is the crown jewel, but…
As part of its 25th birthday celebration, the Wikimedia Foundation announced a series of new partnerships with AI tech companies that are now customers of its commercial product, Wikimedia Enterprise. Developed by the foundation, Wikimedia Enterprise allows large-scale reuse and distribution of Wikipedia content, as well as content from other Wikimedia projects. In addition to the previously announced partnership with Google in 2022, the organization shared publicly for the first time that it has formed other partnerships with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Mistral AI, and Perplexity over the past year. Other partnerships, like Ecosia, Pleias, and ProRata, have been mentioned before,…
Museum scientists have identified and described an extinct rhinoceros species from Canada’s High Arctic. Researchers at the Canadian Museum of Nature have identified and formally described a previously unknown species of extinct rhinoceros from Canada’s High Arctic. The discovery is based on a nearly complete fossil skeleton uncovered in sediment layers from an ancient lake […]Science,Arctic,Canadian Museum of Nature,Evolution,Fossils,Paleontology#Scientists #Discover #23MillionYearOld #Arctic #Rhino #Canada1768491527
Other Great Packing CubesPhotograph: Kat MerckShacke Pak Packing Cubes for $29 (set of 8): These were pretty good quality for an Amazon brand; there’s a sturdy handle and the material is slightly thicker than other packing cubes at this price point. I like the mix of mesh for breathability and opaque fabric for privacy. They come in nine colors, but the colors are clownishly bright (blue pictured above), and the four-paneled mesh design reminds me of a jock strap. Shacke says it uses YKK zippers on all its packing cubes, but I peeled back the covering on the zipper and…
The tech world’s deepfake pornography problem is now bigger than just X. In a letter to the leaders of X, Meta, Alphabet, Snap, Reddit and TikTok, several U.S. senators are asking the companies to provide proof that they have “robust protections and policies” in place, and to explain how they plan to curb the rise of sexualized deepfakes on their platforms. The senators also demanded that the companies preserve all documents and information relating to the creation, detection, moderation, and monetization of sexualized, AI-generated images, as well as any related policies. The letter comes hours after X said it updated…
Scientists have uncovered a new way embryonic cells divide when conventional mechanisms fail. Cell division underpins all forms of life, but scientists have long struggled to explain how this process unfolds during the earliest stages of embryonic development, especially in egg-laying species. Researchers from the Brugués group at the Cluster of Excellence Physics of Life […]Biology,Biophysics,Cell Biology,Developmental Biology,Embryo,Molecular Biology,TU Dresden#Textbooks #Challenged #Scientists #Discover #Mechanism #Cell #Division1768487872
Other Smartwatches to ConsiderThe number of smartwatches on the market is staggering. Here are a few other options I like.Tag Heuer Calibre E5 Photograph: Julian ChokkattuTAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 for $1,950: I’ve spent close to a month with TAG Heuer’s new luxury smartwatch. It’s a nice alternative for anyone tired of Google’s Wear OS or the Apple Watch, but design and brand are the top reasons to buy this smartwatch. You’re not getting the rich smartwatch experience with third-party apps and the ability to reply to messages; heck, it still doesn’t even have sleep tracking. (That’s supposedly coming in…
The ETSI EN 304 223 standard introduces baseline security requirements for AI that enterprises must integrate into governance frameworks.As organisations embed machine learning into their core operations, this European Standard (EN) establishes concrete provisions for securing AI models and systems. It stands as the first globally applicable European Standard for AI cybersecurity, having secured formal approval from National Standards Organisations to strengthen its authority across international markets.The standard serves as a necessary benchmark alongside the EU AI Act. It addresses the reality that AI systems possess specific risks – such as susceptibility to data poisoning, model obfuscation, and indirect prompt…
A few weeks ago, if you had told me I would be excited to open a box with “Hacipupu” emblazoned on the front of it, I would have called you a liar. But this figure is, for better or for worse, right up my alley. The box contains a blind bag, and the bag contains your bear. I got Blueberry. It’s soft, it’s not too big or too small, its facial expression is adorable, and it smells like blueberries. The smell does dissipate quickly, but it made the unboxing experience even more fun than it would have been otherwise. There’s…