New AI model Griffin deceives 48% of individuals into believing it is human

New AI model Griffin deceives 48% of individuals into believing it is human

Can You Spot the Bot? Almost half of the individuals who interacted with an AI-generated “interviewer” mistakenly believed they were conversing with a human. This observation comes from Tavus, a startup based in the Bay Area. According to Tavus, its latest model, named Griffin, tricked 48% of the 54 participants during a job interview simulation. […]

Study: Undocumented Individuals Given Better Healthcare than Citizens in Zohran Mamdani’s NYC

Study: Undocumented Individuals Given Better Healthcare than Citizens in Zohran Mamdani's NYC

Healthcare Disparities in New York City Working-class residents in New York City find themselves facing a tough situation: they are often pushed into receiving lower-quality healthcare while, at the same time, undocumented immigrants are receiving treatment at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital. Recently, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a coalition with other Democrat-led […]

Treasury stops $175 million in wrongful taxpayer payments to deceased individuals

Treasury halts $99M in incorrect payments issued to deceased individuals

Federal Payments to Deceased Recipients Blocked by Treasury The Treasury Department has halted $175 million in federal payments associated with deceased individuals for the fiscal year 2026, a significant increase from $99 million just a few months prior. This change comes as the Trump administration has intensified screening measures against improper payments across the government. […]

Treasury halts $175M in wrongful taxpayer payments to deceased individuals

Treasury halts $99M in incorrect payments issued to deceased individuals

Federal Payments to Deceased Recipients Blocked The Treasury Department has halted $175 million in federal payments associated with deceased individuals for fiscal year 2026. This marks a significant increase from the $99 million identified just months prior, as the Trump administration significantly expanded screening efforts to identify improper payments. “I commend Secretary Scott Bessent for […]