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How Do You Get to Artificial General Intelligence? Think Lighter

How Do You Get to Artificial General Intelligence? Think Lighter

Psychology Can Be Harnessed to Combat Violent Extremism

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Psychology Can Be Harnessed to Combat Violent Extremism

Don’t Count Out Human Writers in the Age of AI

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Don’t Count Out Human Writers in the Age of AI

Correcting Genetic Spelling Errors With Next-Generation Crispr

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Correcting Genetic Spelling Errors With Next-Generation Crispr

Satellites Can Now Identify Methane ‘Super-Emitters’

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Satellites Can Now Identify Methane ‘Super-Emitters’

To Interact With the Real World, AI Will Gain Physical Intelligence

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To Interact With the Real World, AI Will Gain Physical Intelligence

The Video Game Industry Is Finally Getting Serious About Player Safety

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The Video Game Industry Is Finally Getting Serious About Player Safety

It’s Time for Parents to Step Up in the Fight for Clean Air

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It’s Time for Parents to Step Up in the Fight for Clean Air

Dictatorships Will Be Vulnerable to Algorithms

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Dictatorships Will Be Vulnerable to Algorithms

It's Official: Boring Cities Are Bad for Your Health

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It's Official: Boring Cities Are Bad for Your Health

Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub

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Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub

How to Build a Healthier Relationship With Your Screen

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How to Build a Healthier Relationship With Your Screen

How Do You Live a Happier Life? Notice What Was There All Along

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How Do You Live a Happier Life? Notice What Was There All Along

To Fight AI Search Spam, Prioritize Real Human Voices

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To Fight AI Search Spam, Prioritize Real Human Voices

As Birth Rates Plummet, Women's Autonomy Will Be Even More at Risk

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As Birth Rates Plummet, Women's Autonomy Will Be Even More at Risk

Healthier Cities Will Require a Strong Dose of Nature

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Healthier Cities Will Require a Strong Dose of Nature

There’s Still Time to Get Ahead of the Next Global Pandemic

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There’s Still Time to Get Ahead of the Next Global Pandemic

It’s Time to Move Past AI Nationalism

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It’s Time to Move Past AI Nationalism

Give Your Social Health a Decent Workout

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Give Your Social Health a Decent Workout

People With Extreme Wealth Should Give It Away&-or Be Penalized

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People With Extreme Wealth Should Give It Away—or Be Penalized

AI Agents Will Be Manipulation Engines

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AI Agents Will Be Manipulation Engines