Study claims sports betting app supposedly employs AI to focus on users who are more prone to losing money on wagers
A well-known betting company has developed an artificial intelligence system aimed at identifying customers likely to incur significant losses, subsequently overwhelming them with promotional offers to encourage more betting. DraftKings established a machine learning model in 2023 that evaluated online casino players based on their expected losses after receiving free bets or bonuses, according to […]
Why being outside in the cold makes you more prone to illness
Understanding Winter Illnesses: It’s Not Just the Cold There’s a new twist on the idea of feeling “under the weather.” This winter has brought a noticeable rise in flu cases, coupled with low temperatures that might make us think the weather is to blame. But recent studies indicate that the relationship between winter and colds […]
Which Gen Z members are more prone to overeating junk food — even when satisfied?
Maybe the “Z” in Gen Z could someday refer to “Zepbound.” This generation seems to have a penchant for knick-knacks and eye-catching items—after all, it turns out that around 62% of their calories are derived from ultra-processed foods (UPF). A study from Virginia Tech raises some alarms about this trend, suggesting it’s a concerning path […]
AI Models Are Extremely Prone to ‘Poisoning’ Attacks
A new study from Anthropic AI, in partnership with several academic institutions, has uncovered a surprising weakness in an AI language model. It turns out that just 250 harmful documents can completely disrupt its output. This tactic, where you intentionally input harmful data, is referred to as a “poisoning attack.” Researchers from the AI startup […]
Children and teens who have contracted COVID are more prone to diabetes: study
Children and teens infected with the coronavirus chain are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to children with other respiratory illnesses, according to new research published Monday. . Children are more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes about six months after contracting a coronavirus infection compared to children with other respiratory illnesses such […]