News & Articles By Olivia Cook
09/05/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Nearly half of FDA-approved AI-powered medical devices lack clinical validation data
A recent study has found that nearly half of all artificial intelligence-powered medical devices authorized for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have not gone through proper testing with patients and lack proper data proving their safety and effectiveness. Recently published in Nature Medicine, the study found that nearly 43 percent of the 521 […]
09/05/2024
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By Olivia Cook
STUDY: Voice analysis tech can accurately detect Type 2 diabetes through speech patterns
A groundbreaking new study from Canada suggests that doctors could diagnose diabetes by simply analyzing the voice of a patient from the initial conversation. Voice analysis technology is emerging as a powerful tool in medical diagnostics, offering a non-invasive method to detect various health conditions. It uses artificial intelligence to detect subtle changes in speech […]
08/22/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Gen Z blames social media for mental health struggles, yet few are ready to disconnect
A recent survey reveals that three out of four Gen Z individuals with internet access in the United States believe social media negatively impacts their mental health. The survey, which gathered responses from 2,000 Gen Z social media users, found that Instagram and TikTok (both at 20 percent) and Facebook (13 percent) were the platforms most often linked […]
08/07/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Study: Teens with “problematic smartphone use” more likely to experience anxiety and depression
Researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IOPPN) at King’s College London have warned that teenagers who show symptoms of “problematic smartphone use” (PSU) are more likely to experience anxiety and depression. PSU refers to a large range of behaviors and emotions similar to addiction. This includes anxiety or distress when without a phone, difficulty […]
08/06/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Ransomware attack on blood bank forces hundreds of hospitals in southeastern U.S. to activate blood shortage protocols
OneBlood, a prominent non-profit blood donation center in Florida that serves hundreds of hospitals in the southeastern United States, has been targeted by a ransomware attack. Despite the attack, the organization continues to collect, test and distribute blood but at a “significantly reduced capacity.” To address the disruptions, the blood bank adopted “manual processes and procedures […]
07/31/2024
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By Olivia Cook
British newspapers highlight RISKS of a CASHLESS SOCIETY after major global IT outage
British newspapers have warned of the risks that come with moving toward a cashless society in light of the global IT outage that affected Microsoft systems. According to independent journalist Nick Corbishley, the mainstream media has “played a key role in advancing the Global War on Cash – a war that began with no official declaration […]
07/30/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Mark Milley: ROBOTS could make up a third of the U.S. military by 2039
According to retired Army Gen. Mark Milley, robots and other advanced machinery could make up a third of the U.S. military by the year 2039. The former chairman of the Department of Defense‘s Joint Chiefs of Staff made this prediction during the launch of Axios‘ Future of Defense News letter. During his speech at the […]
07/11/2024
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By Olivia Cook
RESURRECTED: AI revives classic Hollywood stars in audio books
Artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing classic Hollywood stars back to life, making them read audio books decades after their passing. According to a report, London-based tech company ElevenLabs plans to use the voices of several celebrities for its new Reader App with approval from their respective estates. It has created an AI tool that can […]
07/08/2024
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By Olivia Cook
The dark side of GEOLOCATION: How our gadgets became silent stalkers with WiFi positioning
In today’s digitally interconnected world, geolocation plays a pivotal role in how people navigate, interact with services and even stay safe. But while there may be benefits to a person’s position being broadcast at all times, there are also some very serious downsides to it. Simply put, geolocation is the process of identifying the exact geographical […]
05/31/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Denver to deploy DRONES to respond to 911 calls
Denver, Colorado’s law enforcement is preparing to introduce aerial drones for specific circumstances instead of dispatching officers, as per an announcement from the city’s police department. This innovative move is made possible through a $100,000 grant from the Denver Police Foundation, with plans to commence the program within six to twelve months. The initiative was […]
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