Published on: 2025-06-05 20:39:42
is a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011. The US Department of Commerce has renamed its AI Safety Institute to the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI), shifting its focus from overall safety to combating national security risks and preventing “burdensome and unnecessary regulation” abroad. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced the change on June 3rd, cal
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Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More The investing world has a significant problem when it comes to data about small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This has nothing to do with data quality or accuracy — it’s the lack of any data at all. Assessing SME creditworthiness has been notoriously challenging because small enterprise financial data is not public, and therefore very difficult to access. S&P G
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According to a report from NPR , Meta plans to shift the task of assessing its products' potential harms away from human reviewers, instead leaning more heavily on AI to speed up the process. Internal documents seen by the publication note that Meta is aiming to have up to 90 percent of risk assessments fall on AI, NPR reports, and is considering using AI reviews even in areas such as youth risk and "integrity," which covers violent content, misinformation and more. Unnamed current and former Me
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In Brief An AI-powered system could soon take responsibility for evaluating the potential harms and privacy risks of up to 90% of updates made to Meta apps like Instagram and WhatsApp, according to internal documents reportedly viewed by NPR. NPR says a 2012 agreement between Facebook (now Meta) and the Federal Trade Commission requires the company to conduct privacy reviews of its products, evaluating the risks of any potential updates. Until now, those reviews have been largely conducted by
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90 Pages Posted: 27 May 2025 Date Written: May 01, 2025 Abstract We examine how selection bias in CEO promotion amplifies risk-taking, using prenatal exposure to pollution as an exogenous shock to individual risk preferences. CEOs born in future Superfund sites are more likely to be promoted internally, suggesting firms reward observed success without recognizing underlying risk tolerance. These "Superfund CEOs" excel in internal roles but pursue riskier external policies once promoted-leadin
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Never let a momentary market dip derail your investment strategy. LordHenriVoton/Getty Images Stock market drops can be scary, especially when your retirement savings are affected. Following last month's market plummet, many investors are understandably nervous about keeping their nest egg in something as volatile as stocks. But does that mean you should move your money into lower-risk assets like certificates of deposit? Not so fast, experts say. "Stocks and CDs play very different roles in
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A balanced diet plays a major role in ensuring that you stay healthy. But did you know that there is evidence to suggest that certain foods may even reduce your risk of developing cancer? That's right. While there's no miracle food out there, studies show that certain ingredients may offer some protective benefits. We asked doctors and experts which foods have been shown to potentially decrease cancer risk. 1. Berries Berries are rich in antioxidants and flavonoids like anthocyanins, which ar
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Key takeaways: Parts of the US -- including the Midwest, New England and Texas-Louisiana -- face blackout risks during high-demand periods like summer heat waves. Electricity demand is a primary challenge across the US due to factors like new data centers, electrification and industrial activity. Regional grid risks vary: The Midwest faces plant retirements, the Southwest struggles with extreme heat, Texas has solar reliability concerns and New England has low energy reserves. Experts recomm
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Just_Super/Getty Images I try out a lot of extensions in Firefox, Chrome, and Edge, both personally and professionally. But when I'm faced with an unfamiliar extension, how do I know it's safe and secure? A new website aims to warn you about suspicious and malicious extensions before you even try to install them. Also: 5 browser extension rules to live by to keep your system safe in 2025 Launched by browser security provider LayerX, the free ExtensionPedia seeks to help individuals and enterp
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Yes, CDs are safe. But that comes at the cost of higher earning potential. LordHenriVoton/Getty Images Last month's stock market drop was scary, especially if some of your retirement savings are in stocks. And while the market may have recovered, many investors are still shaken. If you're wondering whether you should pull your money out of your 401(k) or other retirement account and put it in a certificate of deposit, it's understandable. But before you make any drastic moves, consider what th
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-20 22:14:02
Though the sun can provide the body with benefits, such as vitamin D, it's always important to apply sunscreen to protect your skin. The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the time they reach age 70. It's the most common cancer, both in the US and worldwide. Fortunately, skin cancer cases (like basal and squamous cell cancer) don't spread to other parts of the body and can usually be removed through a minimally invasive surgical procedure. Melanoma,
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Statistically, men are more likely than women to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, with about 18 million more men living with the condition worldwide. This doesn’t tell the whole story. When women do get a diagnosis, they’re often older and have a higher body fat mass. They’re also more likely to die from diabetes-related causes, especially heart disease. And some researchers think underdiagnosis might explain part of the gap—perhaps more cases are being missed in women. To address this dispar
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If you feel like you can't get through your day without coffee, you aren't alone. It's estimated that 85% of US adults enjoy up to two cups of coffee daily. However, not everyone loves the taste or the side effects of coffee -- caffeine jitters or trouble sleeping, anyone? If you're looking for an alternative that'll still give you an energy boost, green tea is a popular and tasty caffeinated beverage. It has three times less caffeine than coffee, and is packed with health benefits. If you're i
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Don't let temporary market dips upset your investment strategy. LordHenriVoton/Getty Images The stock market has always had its ups and downs, but last month's plummet was enough to spook any investor. While the market has recovered, many people are still shaken from seeing their portfolios decimated overnight -- especially if a chunk of their retirement fund is in stocks. And with the economy still shaky, some are wondering if they should move their nest egg into lower-risk assets like certifi
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Colon cancer is now a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In the past few years, colorectal or colon cancer (not to be confused with stomach or gastric cancer) has become a hot topic with news of celebrities -- such as Chadwick Boseman -- dying after battling the disease. In 2025, the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 107,320 new cases of colon cancer in the US, with 54,510 new cases in men and 52,810 in women. And while colon cancer rates dropped by about
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Ihe Friday before Memorial Day is known as National Don't Fry Day. It was created by the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention to raise awareness about sun safety and the importance of protecting one's skin when outdoors. While the sun can provide many benefits, such as vitamin D, it's always important to apply sunscreen. The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the time they reach age 70. Fortunately, many cases of skin cancer (like basal and sq
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"Bitcoin's new high has been concocted by an array of favorable ingredients in the macro cauldron, namely softer U.S. inflation numbers, a de-escalation in the U.S.-China trade war and the Moody's downgrade of U.S. sovereign debt, which has put the spotlight on alternative stores of value like bitcoin," said Antoni Trenchev, cofounder of crypto exchange Nexo. The price of the flagship cryptocurrency was last higher by 2% at $108,955.10, according to Coin Metrics. Earlier, it rose as high as $10
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A smart investing strategy balances risk and reward. LordHenriVoton/Getty Images Yes, the stock market has recovered from last month's freefall, but plenty of investors are still shaken. Watching your portfolio plummet overnight is scary for anyone, but if most of your retirement fund is in stocks, it can be especially terrifying. With the economy still far from settled, should you consider pulling your retirement savings from the stock market and putting them into lower-risk assets like certif
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CDs offer safety and predictability, but that comes at the cost of high growth potential. LordHenriVoton/Getty Images The stock market recovered from its terrifying plummet last month, but if the majority of your retirement fund is in stocks, you may still be reeling. Seeing a nest egg decimated overnight can make anyone rethink where they're keeping their money -- especially since the economy as a whole is still precarious. Certificates of deposit are known for being low-risk, with fixed inte
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In recent months, many friends have pitched or asked me about insuring AI risk. The idea is usually something like this: businesses want to adopt AI for efficiency, but they’re nervous about the AI hallucinating and making costly mistakes. Even if they buy all the best software to mitigate such mistakes, the scope of LLM outputs is so large that unpredictable, hugely expensive edge cases always remain. Insurance offers a clean way to transfer that risk. You could read that as a bullish thesis f
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If you've paid attention to the composition labels of skincare products, you might have noticed that a lot of them contain vitamin E. Vitamin E can help protect your skin from UV damage when used topically. But that's not all -- you also need to get vitamin E in your diet. Getting enough vitamin E is crucial because it plays a key role in human development and functioning. The vitamin includes eight compounds, but only one of those -- alpha-tocopherol -- is used in the human body. For years now
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NanoStockk / Getty Images The debate over the risks and harms of artificial intelligence often focuses on what governments can or should do. However, just as important are the choices that AI researchers themselves make. This week, in Singapore, more than 100 scientists from around the world proposed guidelines for how researchers should approach making AI more "trustworthy, reliable, and secure." Also: A few secretive AI companies could crush free society, researchers warn The recommendatio
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tl;dr: Burrito bonds represent finance doing what it does best: unbundling risk, pricing it granularly, and allocating capital more efficiently. BNPL unbundles consumer credit into tradeable assets to let the market decide who should hold the risk. The result is lower borrowing costs, and a credit market that’s more effective than the status quo. Despite skepticism from Volcker and Buffet, financial innovation has been and will continue to be a massive net positive for humanity. I will write a
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If you had the opportunity to know your odds of developing Alzheimer’s in the not-too-distant future, would you take it? And how might the knowledge change you? Research this week is among the first to try answering that second question. Scientists in Israel and the U.S. conducted the study, which surveyed hundreds of people before and after they received a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan to assess their Alzheimer’s risk status. Regardless of whether they tested positive or negative for
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The benefits of avoiding shingles through vaccinations are piling up. New research out this week has found a link between getting vaccinated for shingles and a reduced risk of heart attacks and strokes. Researchers from Kyung Hee University in South Korea led the study, published Monday in the European Heart Journal. They studied the medical records of over a million South Korean residents, finding that shingles-vaccinated people were noticeably less likely to develop cardiovascular disease tha
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A classic springtime storm setup could unleash dangerous weather across the Upper Midwest today, including damaging tornadoes, large hail, and strong winds, according to forecasters at the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center (SPC). The SPC has issued a Moderate Risk—its second-highest threat level—for parts of southern Minnesota, northern Iowa, and western Wisconsin. Thunderstorms are expected to fire up in the late afternoon and continue into the evening, bringing with them all
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While about 85% of US adults enjoy up to two cups of coffee daily, not everyone loves the taste or the side effects of coffee (caffeine jitters or trouble sleeping, anyone?). If you're looking for an alternative that'll still give you an energy boost, green tea is a popular and tasty caffeinated beverage. It has three times less caffeine than coffee, and is packed with health benefits. If you're interested in switching from coffee to green tea or simply want to enjoy more green tea during the d
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Let’s start with a tiny piece of good news. The majority says: “The parties agree among themselves that we need not develop an internet-specific standard for personal jurisdiction. We also agree.” No need for Internet exceptionalist rules. Yay! With that out of the way, bring on the tissues. Briskin made a purchase at an online retailer, IABMFG. Shopify processed the order fo0r IABMFG. Along the way, Shopify downloaded javascript to Briskin’s computer to enable the purchase and placed a cookie
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Protests against Elon Musk and Tesla have been spreading around the world thanks to the CEO’s involvement in the Trump administration. Now those protests are listed as an official “risk factor” in paperwork Tesla is required to file with federal regulators. The new language, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday morning, shows the backlash against Musk has risen to such a level that Tesla’s lawyers feel the need to warn investors it could damage the company’s brand and
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Antibiotics can be a double-edged sword, especially for very young kids. Recent research has found evidence that frequent antibiotic use can raise children’s risk of childhood asthma and allergies. Scientists at Rutgers University led the research, published this month in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. The study found that children given antibiotics before the age of two were noticeably more likely to be diagnosed with asthma and allergies later on, particularly the more antibiotics they t
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