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AI Is Getting More Powerful. Can We Regulate It Before It’s Too Late? (opens the original)
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The future of AI, self-improving systems, cybersecurity, AI for Good and the fight for global AI regulation How powerful can artificial intelligence become — and can governments, industry and international organisations keep pace? We examine the rapid development of generative, autonomous and agentic AI, the cybersecurity risks that come with increasingly powerful systems, how AI can be used for good around the world, and whether global standards and regulation can provide meaningful guardrails
Internet Shutdowns: 10 Years of Fighting to Keep the World Connected (opens the original)
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10 Years of #KeepItOn: Documenting the Global Fight Against Internet Shutdowns For a decade, Access Now’s #KeepItOn campaign has been documenting and fighting government-led internet shutdowns around the world. We look at why governments keep cutting people off, the impact on communities, elections and human rights, and what ten years of monitoring and campaigning has taught us. With shutdowns still increasing, has the fight to keep the internet on become more important than ever? Lawyer less Co
AI Medical Devices: Are We Using Them Before We Know They Work? (opens the original)
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AI in Healthcare: 1,357 Medical Devices Cleared — Only 3 Tested on Patients A new PLOS Digital Health study reveals a huge gap between AI medical devices being cleared for use and evidence that they actually improve patient outcomes. We look at what FDA clearance really means, who is being left out of clinical trials, and why countries such as Uganda could face particular risks. Apple Spyware: What Your Threat Notification Really Tells You An Apple spyware warning can be frightening but it doesn
Could Your Electric Car Power Your Home? Everything-to-Grid Energy, AI & the Future of Electricity (opens the original)
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Everything-to-Grid Energy: Turning Electric Cars, Batteries and Homes into Power Stations What if your electric car could do more than get you from A to B? Professor ZhaoYang Dong explains how electric vehicles, home batteries, solar panels and buildings could become active parts of the electricity grid – helping balance renewable energy and demand. From Broken Beans to Better Food: Bean Possible’s Waste-to-Protein Technology At Web Summit Brazil, I meet Gabrielle Gautério, CEO of Bean Possible
AI for Domestic Violence Support & Cybersecurity: Why We Need to Pause Before We Act (opens the original)
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Brazil’s AI-Powered Technology Helping Women Escape Bureaucracy and Access Support From Web Summit Rio, we hear about a company that uses technology and AI to help women experiencing domestic violence to navigate Brazil’s complex public-service system. Its platform digitises paperwork, protective orders and social assistance, helping women access support more quickly, including women in remote communities who rely on WhatsApp and mobile data. Cyber Judgment: Why Stopping Could Be Our Best Defenc
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