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Responsible AI in the era of Deepfakes: Curbing cyber scams

On 23 November 2021, the 194 member states of UNESCO adopted the recommendations on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence. The recommendation provided a basis for making AI systems work for the good of humanity, individuals, societies, the environment, and ecosystems and to prevent harm.

Distressing about Human Metapneumovirus: Doctor explains what you should know

Recently Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) has captured the attention after multiple cases were reported from China and more recently, cases in India. However, should you be anxious about this new virus and is it as dangerous as that of COVID-19? And what one can do to protect themselves and their loved ones from the virus? 

Can AI be as intelligent as humans?

Tony Prescott's new book, The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence, published by Routledge, argues that combining multiple AIs to form a larger intelligence system, similar to the structure of the human brain, and embodying it in a robot is likely how AI could ultimately outsmart humans. 

ipad kids and doom scrolling: Impact of excessive screen time

The term 'iPad kids’ is widely used these days to refer to the children of Gen Alpha, those born in the time period 2010-2024. Especially after the pandemic, almost all children have their own devices and unlimited access to the internet. This is severely affecting their social, physical and cognitive development.