The EU AI Act becomes the world's first comprehensive artificial intelligence regulation, banning high-risk systems like cognitive manipulation and real-time biometric identification starting February 2025, while requiring transparency measures for generative AI platforms like ChatGPT.
Despite their sophistication, state-of-the-art deep learning models fail to surpass simple baseline methods in accurately predicting gene expression changes caused by genetic perturbations, with higher errors observed for complex models, particularly in cases of double gene perturbations.
Sam Altman's iris-scanning crypto project Worldcoin faces global scrutiny from over a dozen countries investigating privacy concerns and lack of transparency regarding the use of biometric data, leading to suspensions, fines, and intense scrutiny across multiple nations.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns of an 'impending, significant fraud crisis' as AI can now impersonate voices and videos, defeating voice authentication used by financial institutions, raising alarm about malicious AI development outpacing defenses.
Huawei's Watch 5 boasts a unique fingertip sensor that enables advanced health tracking features like EKGs, blood oxygen, and arterial stiffness detection, but the company's claim of an 'exact purple' color option appears questionable based on promotional images.
Genetic testing company 23andMe, plagued by a data breach, dwindling sales, and failed forays into healthcare, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, notifying customers to file potential claims by July 14 amid its restructuring and uncertain future.