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AI Deskilling Healthcare: Lancet Warns Overreliance Erodes Doctors’ Diagnostic Edge

Introduction: A Diagnostic Double-Edged Sword In the rapidly evolving world of medical technology, artificial intelligence has earned accolades for its ability to revolutionize diagnostics—from detecting early-stage tumors to interpreting complex medical images. Yet, a groundbreaking study published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology reveals a paradox: while AI has the power to augment, it may…

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AI-Powered Ransomware “PromptLock” Emerges as Global Threat

The Rise of PromptLock: AI-Powered Ransomware Redefining Cybercrime In the last few days, cybersecurity researchers have sounded the alarm on a new and highly dangerous strain of ransomware called “PromptLock”, a malicious software that leverages generative AI models to automate, adapt, and personalize cyberattacks. Unlike traditional ransomware, which relies on static code and predictable behavior,…

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Child safety AI protections demanded by 44 US attorneys general

Introduction In one of the strongest bipartisan actions yet against Big Tech’s handling of artificial intelligence, 44 U.S. state attorneys general have issued a collective warning to AI companies: strengthen child safety AI protections immediately, or face legal consequences. The move underscores growing national concern that AI chatbots and generative systems are exposing children to…

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AI hype slump: tech industry braces for slowing boom

Introduction For much of the last three years, the global technology sector has been dominated by breathless predictions about artificial intelligence. From Silicon Valley to Shanghai, AI was framed as the transformative force of the 21st century—an unstoppable wave reshaping economies, workplaces, and even geopolitics. However, signs are now emerging that the AI hype slump…

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GitHub Copilot Chat Checkpoint in VS Code: AI-Powered Debugging Revolution

Introduction: A New Milestone for AI in Software Development In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, GitHub has once again pushed the boundaries of what’s possible for developers. On August 24, 2025, the Microsoft-owned platform announced the launch of a groundbreaking feature — Copilot Chat Checkpoint in Visual Studio Code (VS Code). This new addition…

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AI-Driven School Model Launches in Virginia Without Teachers

A Revolutionary Step in Education In Northern Virginia, a private elementary school has launched one of the most radical education experiments of the decade: an AI-driven school model that operates entirely without licensed teachers. Alpha School, designed for kindergarten through third grade, charges an eye-catching $65,000 annual tuition. Instead of traditional educators, the institution relies…

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Microsoft AI Chief Issues AI Psychosis Warning

Introduction On August 24–25, 2025, Microsoft’s AI division chief, Mustafa Suleyman, delivered stark warnings over the psychological and societal risks of advanced AI. Rejecting fears of mass job loss, he introduced the concept of “AI psychosis”—mental strain and detachment caused by overwhelming interactions with AI—and labeled the notion of seemingly conscious AI as “both premature,…

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Publishers Innovate Against Google Zero Traffic Collapse

Introduction In the past two to three days, media publishers have been grappling with a dramatic shift in how readers access news. Google’s AI-powered tools—AI Overviews and the newer AI Mode—now deliver users direct answers at the top of search results, often eliminating the need to visit publisher websites. This phenomenon, increasingly labeled “Google Zero…

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MIT Study Shows AI Displaces Tasks, Not Whole Jobs

MIT Study Brings Reassurance: AI is Replacing Tasks, Not Jobs For years, headlines have warned of an impending “AI apocalypse” in the labor market, predicting widespread unemployment as machines replace human workers. But a new study from MIT, published this week, paints a more nuanced—and hopeful—picture. According to the research, AI is not eliminating jobs…

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AI Psychosis Warning by Microsoft’s Mustafa Suleyman

Microsoft AI Chief Raises Alarm Over “AI Psychosis” Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming daily life—powering everything from search engines to financial systems. But alongside its promise comes a growing psychological risk. Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft’s AI chief and co-founder of DeepMind, has issued a stark warning about a phenomenon he calls “AI psychosis.” The term…