The United States advocates for worldwide safeguards against potential dangers presented by artificial intelligence.
WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris of the United States stated that it is the responsibility of leaders to safeguard individuals from the potential hazards of artificial intelligence. She is spearheading the Biden administration’s efforts to establish a…
The number of disease outbreaks in Sudan is increasing due to the breakdown of the healthcare system.
GENEVA — The World Health Organization cautions that Sudan, a country torn by war, is experiencing an increase in disease outbreaks, malnutrition, and non-communicable diseases. This is having a devastating impact on the millions of individuals who have been displaced…
The Prime Minister of Britain, Rishi Sunak, Organizes an AI Conference in London.
BLETCHLEY PARK, England — Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister of Britain, is hosting a two-day AI Safety Summit on Wednesday and Thursday at Bletchley Park. The event will bring together government officials, academics, and technology leaders from various countries to…
Four individuals, including the CEO, have been sentenced to jail by an Indonesian court for their involvement in the death of individuals caused by cough syrup.
Jakarta — The leader and three other employees of a company in Indonesia were given prison sentences on Wednesday for breaking drug safety laws, as their cough syrup has been connected to the deaths of over 200 children. According to…
The term ‘AI’ has been chosen as the Collins Word of the Year.
LONDON — The dictionary publisher announced on Tuesday that the abbreviation AI (artificial intelligence) has been chosen as the Collins Word of the Year for 2023. According to lexicographers at Collins Dictionary, the term has seen an increase in usage…
Mining the deep sea has the potential to aid in tackling climate change, but it may also harm the ocean.
Deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, there are extensive reserves of essential metals that are crucial for transitioning to renewable energy sources. Companies specializing in mining are eager to gather these valuable resources, spread over an area larger than half of…
UNICEF reports that despite calls for a cease-fire, children continue to lose their lives in Gaza.
A prominent United Nations organization is cautioning that if the plea for a cessation of hostilities in Gaza is not heeded, there will be ongoing casualties, endangering the lives of children living in the highly populated Palestinian territory. On Tuesday,…
Research suggests that in the beginning of 2029, the Earth is expected to reach a critical temperature threshold that will result in irreversible warming.
According to a recent study, if the world maintains its current rate of burning fossil fuels, it will most likely exceed the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming by early 2029, which is just over five years from now….
With the increasing number of kidney disease cases in Ghana, patients are struggling with expensive treatment options and limited opportunities for medical care.
The National Kidney Foundation, headquartered in the United States, reports that millions of individuals around the globe die from kidney disease annually due to limited access to affordable and accessible healthcare. This issue of cost and accessibility is also prevalent…
Funding cuts lead to rise in sexually transmitted diseases in the United States.
In June, state and local health agencies in the United States discovered that they would no longer receive the remaining $1 billion of funding aimed at bolstering the workforce of individuals responsible for monitoring and preventing sexually transmitted diseases. This…