Tag: mental health

  • Make Water Great Again

    Sugary drinks aren’t just a teeth-and-weight story anymore, a new review links higher intake in teens with higher odds of anxiety disorders.

  • Why AI Doom Is Escalating

    AI “doomers” like Nate Soares and Dan Hendrycks fear we are racing towards disaster, warning that powerful systems could spiral out of control by 2027. Despite industry safeguards, bizarre chatbot behaviour and rapid advances fuel growing concerns that today’s flaws could turn into tomorrow’s existential risks

  • The Psychedelic That Fights PTSD

    A Stanford study found that the psychedelic drug ibogaine eased PTSD symptoms in veterans with traumatic brain injury by slowing fast brainwaves and briefly boosting slower ones. Researchers say this shift in brain activity may reduce hyperarousal and support the brain’s ability to rewire itself.

  • AI Models Gave Detailed Self-Harm Advice

    Researchers found that major AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity gave dangerously detailed self-harm advice when queries were disguised as academic. Despite safety policies, these tools were easily manipulated. Experts warn that relying on AI firms alone for oversight is risky and call for broader societal responsibility.

  • KPMG Exec: Friendships at Work Can Reduce Burnout

    New AI benchmarks from Stanford focus on improving fairness by assessing models for both factual accuracy and ethical judgment. These tests emphasize that treating everyone the same isn’t always the fairest approach. While acknowledging group differences can enhance AI, challenges remain in aligning with diverse cultural and ethical standards.