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Ancient Foxes Lived and Died With Humans
Extinct foxes and other animals were an important part of early South American communities, a new study has found.The New York Times - Science -
GM's Cruise to relaunch vehicles with human drivers in Phoenix
GM's Cruise self-driving car unit will relaunch for the first time since October beginning with a small fleet of human-driven vehicles in Phoenix.CNBC - Business -
European Court Says Climate Protection Is a Human Right
Europe’s top human-rights court gave a boost to climate activists who are suing for tough limits on greenhouse gas emissions.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
Humans Forget. AI Assistants Will Remember Everything
Digital assistants with access to everything you do on your phone can use that knowledge to remember the life details you’d otherwise forget. But with that great power comes great responsibility.Wired - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
The untold human stories of China’s economic boom
There’s a personal dimension to the nation’s rapid transformation that is crucial to our understanding of it — yet mostly hidden from viewFinancial Times - Business - China -
Study finds deadly bacteria with ‘thirst for human blood’
A research team led by Washington State University have discovered a phenomenon in which some of the world's deadliest bacteria feed on human blood.The Hill - Politics -
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Deadly Africa heat caused by human-induced warming
Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without global warming.BBC News - Top stories -
Climate activists see "turning point" in human rights court's ruling
Europe's top human rights court rules EU nations must protect citizens from climate change, as campaigners take heart from mixed decisions.CBS News - World - Climate -
Human rights violated by Swiss inaction on climate, ECHR rules in landmark case
Court finds in favour of group of older Swiss women who claimed weak policies put them at greater risk of death from heatwaves. Weak government climate policies violate fundamental human rights, the European court of human rights has ruled.. In a ...The Guardian - World -
GM's Cruise Attempts Comeback for Its Driverless Fleet---With Human Drivers First
The company suspended nationwide self-driving operations last year after California regulators pulled its permit following a crash.The Wall Street Journal - World -
GM’s Cruise robotaxi unit relaunches — with human drivers — in Phoenix
After suspending operations last fall, Cruise, the troubled autonomous-driving unit of General Motors Co., plans to gradually return to city streets, starting in Phoenix.MarketWatch - Business -
Vatican Says Gender Change and Surrogacy Are Threats to Human Dignity
The statement is likely to be embraced by conservatives and stir consternation among L.G.B.T.Q. advocates who fear it will be used as a cudgel against transgender people.The New York Times - World -
Fallout's Weirdest Vaults Ever: Human Sacrifices, Too Many Puppets, And More
Vaults are synonymous with the Fallout franchise, and not just because they're shelter from the nuclear apocalypse that serves as an inciting incident in the alternative historical lore. The Vaults themselves are the source of major plot points, ...GameSpot - Tech -
How soon will machines outsmart humans? The biggest brains in AI disagree
Elon Musk’s prediction that artificial intelligence will surpass human experts by 2025 sets him apart from rivals at OpenAI, Google and MetaFinancial Times - Business -
Europe Rules That Insufficient Climate Change Action Is a Human Rights Violation
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights found that Switzerland had not done enough to protect its citizens from climate change—blowing open the door for further cases against governments.Wired - Tech - Climate -
GM's Cruise Attempts Comeback for Its Driverless Fleet---With Human Drivers First
The company suspended nationwide self-driving operations last year after California regulators pulled its permit following a crash.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Switzerland’s Climate Shortfalls Violate Human Rights, European Court Rules
Experts said it was the first time an international court determined that governments were legally obligated to meet their climate targets under human rights law.The New York Times - Science - Climate -
Humane Ai Pin Review: Too Clunky, Too Limited
This wearable, touch-activated “second brain” is too bare-bones and not all that useful.Wired - Tech -
Humane’s AI Pin Wants to Free You From Your Phone
The $700 Ai Pin, funded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Microsoft, can be helpful — until it struggles with tasks like doing math and crafting sandwich recipes.The New York Times - Tech