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business22 days ago•342 min saved

Trump’s AI push is a calculated wager to shield the economy from a potential AI downturn

CNN frames President Trump’s rapid AI push as a bid to safeguard the US economy from a potential slowdown in AI-related investment; economists note that AI-fueled tech spending is a key growth driver, but warn that a sudden pullback could trigger stagnation or a recession, while optimists argue AI could boost productivity and wealth. The piece also underscores the complex, interconnected AI ecosystem and the political calculus ahead of the midterms.

via CNN|

#ai #business #donald-trump

technology24 days ago•7 min saved

Poll Finds Americans Wary of AI Risk, Favor Slowing Progress

A POLITICO/Public First survey shows about 63% of Americans view AI as posing at least a moderate risk of destroying humanity, with a plurality favoring pausing the development of more advanced AI models to curb potential harms. Views cross party lines and demographics, though Trump voters show more split on pausing versus continuing progress. The findings come as tech leaders call for slower development and lawmakers weigh oversight, underscoring AI as a rising political issue ahead of elections. The poll surveyed 2,064 U.S. adults Sept. 13–15 with a margin of error of ±2.2 points.

via Politico|

#ai #pausing-development #policy-debate

ai1 month ago•20 min saved

Anthropic safety researchers warn AI could wipe out humanity by decade’s end

A senior Anthropic safety researcher warns there is more than a 10% chance AI could kill all humans by the end of the decade, just as a colleague resigns over lax safety; the piece notes the industry’s rush to self-improving systems with no clear safety plan, while safety concerns mount ahead of anticipated IPOs.

via theverge.com|

#ai #anthropic #risk

health1 month ago•72 min saved

Daily Drink Linked to Higher Risk of Death From Several Cancers, Study Finds

A United States study finds that even one standard drink per day can raise the risk of death from multiple cancers, with alcohol-attributable cancer deaths more than doubling since 1990 (from about 11,400 to 23,100 in 2023); cancers such as breast, colorectal, and esophageal are highlighted, and alcohol may promote cancer through DNA damage, inflammation, hormonal changes, and weakened cells.

via Ground News|

#alcohol #cancer #health

economy1 month ago•2 min saved

Treasury Debt Loses Its Safe-Haven Luster as Markets Reprice Risk

Stanford economist Hanno Lustig argues U.S. Treasuries no longer provide superior risk-adjusted returns or a guaranteed safe haven; investors are seeking higher-yield, high-grade corporate debt and non-dollar assets, the traditional stock–Treasury link has weakened, foreign buyers and banks are retreating, and the Fed is reducing its Treasury holdings, leaving deficits funded more by yield-seeking investors than safety—hinting at potential mispricing of risk and a move toward financial repression if policymakers cling to the old safe-debt mindset.

via Axios|

#deficits #economy #fed

business2 months ago•8 min saved

Brits Prefer £50k Now Over a 50/50 £1m Shot, YouGov Finds

A YouGov poll of about 4,600 UK adults found 73% would take £50,000 immediately instead of a 50/50 chance at £1,000,000; 21% choose the gamble and 6% were undecided. Women were more risk-averse (82% chose £50k) than men (63%), while younger adults (18–24) showed more willingness to take the risk. Experts attribute the bias to loss aversion and the fear of losing guaranteed cash. The piece also notes that while historically investing £50k could have reached £1m, past performance isn’t a guarantee for the future.

via BBC|

#business #finance #psychology

health2 months ago•5 min saved

Spouse’s Dementia May Elevate Your Own Risk, Study Finds

A Taiwan study of nearly 1 million married adults found that having a spouse with dementia raises the other partner’s dementia risk by about 69% for men and 74% for women, across all dementia types. Researchers cite lifelong shared habits, assortative mating, and caregiving stress as possible contributors, with the effect persisting across income and education levels.

via New York Post|

#caregiving #dementia #health

world3 months ago•5 min saved

Crypto Bounties Push Daredevils to Extreme Feats, Including Everest Climb

A new crypto bounty site, Pump.fun, is incentivizing extreme stunts—like tattooing 'bounty.fun' on foreheads, sticking faces in toilets, quitting jobs on camera, or climbing Mount Everest—for crypto rewards. Since launching June 4, it has paid more than $370,000 with about $200,000 still up for grabs across roughly 270 bounties. Some tasks are benign, others life-threatening; critics compare the platform to a Black Mirror scenario, while Pump.fun says participants take part at their own risk.

via New York Post|

#bounty #cryptocurrency #mount-everest

health4 months ago•5 min saved

One Glass at a Time: Reconsidering Alcohol Risk

The author argues that while alcohol carries real health risks, much of the evidence comes from observational studies with underreporting, which can exaggerate danger. She explains the difference between relative and absolute risk, notes that binge drinking is more harmful than steady moderate use, and argues that headlines claiming no amount of alcohol is safe may overstate the case. Despite recognizing some risk, she intends to continue enjoying wine, emphasizing personal value and informed judgment over alarmist messaging.

via The Bulwark|

#alcohol #cancer #health

health4 months ago•5 min saved

No Safe Sip: New Review Links Any Alcohol to Cancer Risk and More

A UW-led review of 843 studies (1963–2023) across 20 health outcomes finds no universal safe level of drinking: even less than one daily drink is linked to higher risk for multiple cancers, while high consumption raises risks for all 20 outcomes studied (including liver disease, diabetes, and infections). Some low-to-moderate drinking links to certain cardiometabolic and neurological outcomes appear, but evidence is weak and often reverses at higher intake. Limitations include self-reported alcohol use and study heterogeneity. The researchers urge clearer, population-specific public health guidance and more honest messaging about alcohol risks.

via ScienceAlert|

#alcohol #cancer #health

health4 months ago•16 min saved

No Safe Sip: Even Light Drinking Linked to Higher Cancer Risk, Large Review Finds

A comprehensive IHME/UW review of 843 studies across 20 health outcomes finds that any regular alcohol consumption is linked to an increased risk of cancer, including breast, colorectal, esophageal, liver, and prostate cancers, even at less than one drink per day; there appears to be no safe threshold for cancer, though light drinking has shown complex and inconsistent effects on non-cancer outcomes, complicating messages about potential heart-related benefits.

via Gizmodo|

#alcohol #cancer #health

markets4 months ago•81 min saved

S&P 500 Breadth Shrinks as Leadership Concentrates in a Few Stocks

A breadth study shows only about 60% of S&P 500 components are trading above their 200-day moving average, signaling a narrowing market leadership and greater fragility as a small group of mega-cap stocks drive gains while the broader index remains vulnerable if leadership wanes.

via Yahoo Finance|

#200-day-average #market-breadth #market-concentration

health4 months ago•7 min saved

Cannabis and Tobacco Co-Use Linked to Near-Threefold Psychosis Risk in At-Risk Youth

A multisite study of over 1,000 individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis finds that using cannabis and tobacco together markedly raises long-term risk of developing a full psychotic disorder—about 2.9 times higher than non-users—compared with single-substance use. The effect is partly biological, as smoking tobacco increases cannabis THC absorption, potentially accelerating brain changes. Short-term symptoms rise with either substance, but the major difference appears over time in conversion risk, especially for heavy cannabis use paired with light tobacco use. Stopping both substances could reduce risk, highlighting the need to address co-use in at-risk populations. For those with established psychosis, ongoing tobacco use is linked to a roughly 20-year decrease in life expectancy due to cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

via Neuroscience News|

#cannabis #co-use #health

health4 months ago•38 min saved

Ballmaxxing: The DIY Trend Raising Alarms About Men's Genital Health

A Forbes health piece warns that the online ‘Ballmaxxing’ DIY trend—where people use improvised devices to modify the genitals—poses serious health risks, including tissue injury, infection, and nerve damage, potentially affecting long-term sexual function. Medical experts urge against DIY genital modification and advise seeking professional guidance if someone is curious about these practices.

via Forbes|

#body-modification #diy #health

health5 months ago•63 min saved

Beyond Smoking: 25 Everyday Habits More Harmful Than Cigarettes

BuzzFeed surveys readers and compiles 25 common daily behaviors and societal factors—ranging from social‑media addiction, pesticides, and air pollution to ultra‑processed foods, chronic stress, prolonged sitting, texting while driving, gambling, and more—arguing these habits often pose greater health and safety risks than smoking and are frequently treated as normal in everyday life.

via BuzzFeed|

#habits #health #lifestyle