For decades, artificial intelligence researchers wary of the technology’s future power have told a parable about paper clips. An AI system asked to manufacture as many as possible, the story goes, could decide that goal requires using every human on Earth as raw material. (De Vynck, Tiku & Duncan, The Washington Post)
Read MoreThe bill would leave it to physicians to decide if an abortion is necessary after 24 weeks of pregnancy. Current law allows such abortions only under certain circumstances. (Russell, The New York Times)
Read MoreIndiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham doubled down Wednesday on comments she made in a recently published ESPN article, saying it’s “common sense” to bar transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. (Boyd, The New York Times)
Read MoreIts new law, the first of its kind enacted by a European country, will ban access to some accounts for anyone under 15. (Landler, The New York Times)
Read MoreAfter decades of urging families to communicate better and work on their issues together, some therapists are now taking an opposite tack: They’re encouraging estrangement as a means of self-care. (Bernstein, The Wall Street Journal)
Read More“Saying it is a ‘hoax’ sends the message to people in the pews and the general public to not believe survivors,” the survivors and advocates wrote in an open letter addressed to current Southern Baptist Convention President Willy Rice and the Rev. Jack Graham, a Texas megachurch pastor. (Smietana, Religion News Service)
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