News & Articles By Willow Tohi
07/10/2025
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By Willow Tohi
A new era in predictive AI: Centaur’s cognitive breakthrough
Centaur AI achieves 64% accuracy predicting human behavior across diverse psychological experiments. Trained on 10M decisions from 60,000 participants via Psych-101, the world’s largest human-behavior dataset. Model generalizes predictions to new scenarios, far exceeding traditional specialized cognitive models. Potential applications in education, healthcare and ethics, but raises serious privacy and misuse concerns. Open-source system emphasizes […]
07/10/2025
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By Willow Tohi
London’s facial recognition milestone sparks surveillance vs. privacy debate
London’s Metropolitan Police made 1,035 arrests via live facial recognition (LFR) since 2024, scanning 2.4 million people (0.04% hit rate). Cases include apprehending sex offenders, robbers and bail-jumpers, per Met records. Critics highlight privacy erosion, noting 99.9% of scanned individuals had no criminal ties. The Met touts LFR as a “game-changer” for public safety, citing […]
07/10/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Google’s AI overviews spark EU antitrust clash: Publishers accuse search giant of undermining journalism
Google’s AI Overviews, top search summaries, reduce publisher traffic and revenue. Independent Publishers Alliance files EU antitrust complaint citing abuse of dominance. “No-click” searches rose to 69% in May 2025 (vs. 56% in 2024). Claims AI tools boost discovery of original content and cites algorithmic updates. Similar lawsuits in the U.S. and U.K., invoking antitrust […]
07/07/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Hawaii’s Big Island balances tech expansion and health safeguards with groundbreaking cell tower law
Hawaii’s Big Island enacts 600-foot cell tower buffer, sparking national debate on tech safety. Federal vs. local laws clash as telecom giants oppose new regulations. State’s push for fiber internet seeks safer, reliable connectivity alternative. Community health advocates urge nationwide expansion of protections. Ordinance marks first wave in growing movement to restrict wireless infrastructure. In […]
07/07/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Chinese AI gains global traction as U.S. tech dominance faces challenges
Major Western firms like HSBC and Saudi Aramco are adopting Chinese AI models, challenging U.S. tech leadership. DeepSeek and Alibaba’s Qwen offer performance comparable to U.S. giants like ChatGPT at lower costs. Chinese firms’ open-source models allow customization and offline use, attracting institutions globally. Congress drafts legislation to block federal Chinese AI use as Pentagon […]
07/01/2025
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By Willow Tohi
TikTok’s U.S. future hangs in balance as Trump tips buyer details amid security fears
President Donald Trump granted TikTok another 90-day reprieve from a ban, citing progress in finding a U.S. buyer. Trump hinted at a buyer group, including unnamed investors, but Beijing’s cooperation is still required. Critics warn against Chinese ties, while supporters argue blocking the app violates free speech. Trump and Biden both reversed earlier stances, highlighting […]
06/30/2025
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By Willow Tohi
China develops a machine learning technology to detect equatorial plasma bubbles
Scientists in China develop machine learning technology to detect equatorial plasma bubbles with 88% accuracy using airglow observations. These atmospheric anomalies disrupt GPS and radio signals, endangering aviation and emergency communications. A 2002 plasma bubble contributed to a U.S. military helicopter crash in Afghanistan, killing three soldiers. Detection innovations aim to create early warnings, mitigating […]
06/29/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Germany demands Apple, Google remove Chinese AI firm’s app over data privacy concerns
German data regulator orders Apple and Google to remove DeepSeek’s AI app over unlawful data transfers to China. Concerns cite China’s extensive authority over corporate data under GDPR-guided scrutiny. App’s removal could foreshadow an EU-wide ban amid growing regulatory pressure. DeepSeek, which claims equivalence to U.S. models at lower cost, faces scrutiny in Italy, Netherlands […]
06/29/2025
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By Willow Tohi
COPPA 2.0 sparks privacy debate: Balancing child safety and surveillance concerns
COPPA 2.0 aims to expand data privacy protections for minors but risks invasive age-verification systems. Utah App Store Law sets strict age checks, requiring parental consent for minors’ app downloads and purchases. CPPA advances regulations to simplify consumer data deletion through a centralized platform. Judicial pushes back: A California court blocked its Age-Appropriate Design Code […]
06/27/2025
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By Willow Tohi
AI training’s “fair use” wins over books, but court leaves piracy bill on tech’s table
Federal judge rules Anthropic’s use of lawfully purchased books for AI training qualifies as “fair use.” Pirated 7M+ books sourced illegally condemned, with trial on damages set for December. Court likens AI learning to human education but penalizes systematic infringement. Authors Guild condemns ruling as harmful to creators, citing unprecedented commercial copying. Legal battle signals […]
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