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From genomic information to internet-connected cars, the United States is rethinking its data protection policies -- with further trade curbs aimed at China in the cards -- as tech like AI brings new risks.In the past week alone, President Joe Biden took steps expanding Washington's national security toolkit, sounding the alarm on possible risks from Chinese vehicles and tech, a day after issuing an order to limit the flow of sensitive personal data abroad. The fear is that such data can be used to track citizens,…

AI model forecasts psychosis via brain scans; Rajasthan teen creates AgRobot to revolutionise farming; California bill proposes mandatory AI model testing; OpenAI's Altman pursues trillions for chip- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. AI model forecasts psychosis via brain scansNew AI model predicts psychosis onset via brain scans. Trained on global data, it aids early intervention, crucial for better outcomes. Psychosis, marked by reality detachment, varies in cause. Only 30% at high risk develop…

It has been alleged that tech giants fund Congressional AI fellows and this has raised concerns of undue industry influence; AstraZeneca Inks $247 million deal with AI firm Absci for cancer drug discovery; MediaTek's on-device AI promises to personalised phone experience; EY's AI detects fraud in UK audits- this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.1. Tech giants fund congressional AI fellowsTech giants like Google, Microsoft, IBM, and Nvidia are funnelling funds through the American Association for the…

Artificial intelligence has been a controversial topic in the workplace. The dependency on AI is growing and many fear that soon its capabilities will take away hundreds of millions of jobs. However, recent studies have shown that AI in the workplace has improved employee productivity and by 2033 it may also reduce working hours from 40 hours a week to just 32 hours, but only for one-third of the workforce. Additionally, it is also believed that the use of AI cloud result in better employee work-life balance. Check what…