Waymo has announced a voluntary software recall after the company’s autonomous robotaxis were recorded and reported in at least a dozen incidents involving illegally passing stopped school buses with flashing lights and an extended STOP sign. Such behavior is a serious traffic violation in the U.S. and poses a real danger to children.
A new investigation reveals the scale of China’s use of artificial intelligence in nationwide surveillance systems. According to the report, algorithms analyze citizens’ behavior, predict the likelihood of protests, strengthen censorship, and merge data from multiple institutions into one extensive model of social control.
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new AI model that can accurately assess bone density — normal, osteopenia, or osteoporosis — using nothing more than a standard chest X-ray (CXR). The breakthrough could pave the way for a cheaper, widely accessible screening method without the need for expensive densitometry exams.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is increasing its scrutiny of “wellness wearable” manufacturers, warning that functions such as blood-pressure monitoring may classify these devices as medical equipment. For companies like WHOOP, this means they must obtain formal authorization — otherwise they risk penalties and losing access to the market.