Artificial intelligence isn't magic, professor Sorelle Friedler told a collection of city leaders, tech experts and social justice advocates gathered Wednesday for Philadelphia City Council's hearing on the use of …
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AI will soon have a say in approving or denying Medicare treatments
by myphillyconnection 51 viewsTaking a page from the private insurance industry's playbook, the Trump administration will launch a program next year to find out how much money an artificial intelligence algorithm could save …
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Scrolling on your phone in the bathroom may increase your risk of hemorrhoids
by myphillyconnection 58 viewsSmartphone use has been implicated in a range of health problems including depression, anxiety and sleep disruption. Now, it also has been linked to an increased risk of hemorrhoids. A …
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Smartwatches promise all kinds of quality-of-life improvements; here are 5 things to keep in mind
by myphillyconnection 29 viewsSmartwatches and other wearable devices can feel almost magical. Strap on a Fitbit, Apple Watch or Samsung Gear and you're suddenly presented with a stream of data generated by – …
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Subtle cyberbullying, like excluding peers from group chats, is just as traumatic as overt attacks, study shows
by myphillyconnection 49 viewsThe most extreme forms of cyberbullying, like direct threats, often get the spotlight, but more subtle, indirect forms can be equally traumatizing, a new study shows. The study found that …
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Could AI replace your therapist? New research suggests the technology could play a role in mental health care
by myphillyconnection 77 viewsThe use of artificial intelligence to treat mental health has prompted concerns over the newness of the technology and its potential for harm. But a new study suggests AI can …
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Technology use may help ward off cognitive decline — not expedite it
by myphillyconnection 100 viewsIncreased reliance on the internet, smartphones, tablets and computers over the last 15 years has led to concerns about "digital dementia," a term coined by a German neuroscientist for cognitive …
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Pa. Attorney General probes cyberattack that disrupted office’s operations
by myphillyconnection 42 viewsThe state Attorney General's Office is investigating a ransomware attack that interrupted email and phone service for the agency nearly two weeks ago. Attorney General Dave Sunday said in a …
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Pennsylvania and New Jersey press tech companies to crack down on deepfake pornography
by myphillyconnection 110 viewsA bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general, including those in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, called on search engines and payment platforms to do more to stop the spread of deepfake …
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Three NASA rockets launching from Virginia should be visible in Philadelphia sky seconds after takeoff
by myphillyconnection 40 viewsStargazers are in for a show tonight as three NASA rockets launching from Virginia should be visible in the sky above Southeastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey less than a minute …