Gov. Phil Murphy conditionally vetoed legislation Monday that would require data centers to report their water and electricity use, asking lawmakers to add provisions directing state regulators to weigh whether …
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City Council committee holds first hearing on artificial intelligence use in Philadelphia
by myphillyconnection 79 viewsArtificial 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 91 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 94 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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Could AI replace your therapist? New research suggests the technology could play a role in mental health care
by myphillyconnection 127 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 144 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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Subtle cyberbullying, like excluding peers from group chats, is just as traumatic as overt attacks, study shows
by myphillyconnection 86 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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Smartwatches promise all kinds of quality-of-life improvements; here are 5 things to keep in mind
by myphillyconnection 64 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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Pa. Attorney General probes cyberattack that disrupted office’s operations
by myphillyconnection 88 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 159 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 …