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If We Want Robots To Be Good, We May Need To Destroy Their Self-Confidence
We’ve all worried about artificial intelligence reaching a point in which its cognitive ability is so far beyond ours that it turns against us. But what if we just turned the AI into a spineless weenie that longs for our approval? Researchers are suggesting that could be a great step towards improving the algorithms, even…
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Cannabis Microdosing Mice Study Brings Great News, But There’s A Catch
Microdosing weed has become a minor trend with humans lately, but the science on its actual benefits is fairly shaky. Now, in a newly published study by a group of scientists in Germany, evidence shows that older mice may experience a reversal of brain ageing and a restoration of the ability to learn.
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Study Finds E-Waste In Asia Has Increased At A Staggering Pace
According to a new report from the United Nations University, higher incomes and more affordable prices have lead to an enormous jump in the levels of electronic goods being dumped in Asia. A five-year study found an average increase of 63 per cent in e-waste across 12 countries.
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No Sex Before Sports Myth Debunked: Study
Go get your freak on, because athletes can officially have sex before the big game without feeling guilty. A new study from researchers published in Frontiers in Physiology claims that there “is no robust scientific evidence to indicate that sexual activity has a negative effect upon athletic results”.