tech UN calls for moratorium on Artificial Intelligence tech that threatens human rights- Technology News, Firstpost Christin Hakim, September 18, 2021 Agence France-PresseSep 16, 2021 14:34:10 IST The UN called Wednesday for a moratorium on artificial intelligence systems like facial recognition technology that threaten human rights until “guardrails” are in place against violations. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet warned that “AI technologies can have negative, even catastrophic effects… Continue Reading
tech Senate to grill tech execs after report on Instagram, teen mental health Christin Hakim, September 18, 2021 A Senate panel plans to bring tech executives back to Capitol Hill following a revealing report from The Wall Street Journal about the impact of Facebook’s Instagram platform on teens’ mental health. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., ranking member of the Senate Commerce subcommittee on consumer protection, announced the hearing in… Continue Reading
tech The Apple rumors were wrong Christin Hakim, September 18, 2021January 9, 2022 The Apple rumors were wrong. For many who follow tech news closely, Apple’s event on Tuesday had a few big surprises — not because there were completely unexpected announcements, but because we didn’t see things we really thought we’d be getting. Rumors that had enough smoke to be almost a… Continue Reading
tech Augmented reality was absent at Apple’s iPhone launch Christin Hakim, September 18, 2021 Apple CEO Tim Cook attends the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference on July 08, 2021 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images At Apple’s annual launch event this week, it revealed new iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches, all of which were refinements of previous models. What Apple… Continue Reading
medical Insurance company to fully cover 4-year-old’s gene therapy after initially denying coverage Christin Hakim, September 18, 2021 Celia Grace Hamlett’s family was notified Thursday that BCBS of Alabama reconsidered covering her treatment after denying an initial request and appeal. MINNEAPOLIS — UPDATE: After KARE 11’s initial reporting, the Hamlett family says their insurance provider has reconsidered. After their initial request for coverage – along with an appeal… Continue Reading
medical Louisiana medical marijuana program flings doors open to pot smokers; ‘it’s so accessible now’ | News Christin Hakim, September 18, 2021 When Louisiana’s first-ever legal medical marijuana products hit the shelves in 2019, the list of restrictions was long. To be eligible to use them, patients had to find one of about 60 licensed doctors statewide who would recommend the drug. They had to suffer from at least one of several… Continue Reading
medical Oregon Medical Board revokes license of doctor who bucked COVID guidelines, spread misinformation Christin Hakim, September 18, 2021 The Oregon Medical Board revoked the license of a Dallas doctor earlier this month after he refused to follow COVID-19 guidelines in his office, spread misinformation about masks and over-prescribed opioids to his patients, according to medical board documents. The board also fined Steven Arthur LaTulippe $10,000 on Sept. 2…. Continue Reading
medical Idaho medical leaders battling misinformation while healthcare workers face crisis standards of care Christin Hakim, September 18, 2021 Idaho medical leaders say the consequences of misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines are tragic and avoidable. BOISE, Idaho — With the implementation of crisis standards of care comes the understanding that health services may look different. Dr. Jim Souza, the Chief Physician Executive for St. Luke’s Health System, said crisis… Continue Reading
medical ‘The Mad Women’s Ball’ and 5 more recommendations to investigate ‘female hysteria’ Christin Hakim, September 18, 2021 Written by Marianna Cerini, CNN Keeping you in the know, Culture Queue is an ongoing series of recommendations for timely books to read, films to watch and podcasts and music to listen to. It’s a tale as old as time: A woman won’t conform to societal norms, traditional notions of… Continue Reading