– Manuscript – Toymakers are developing new games – and changing old ones – to target a different group: people over 65 years old. Toy producers suggest the products could help older people increase their brain skills as well as reduce loneliness. However, some experts have raised doubts about their claims. Toymaker Hasbro signed a deal with Ageless Innovation — which … [Read more...] about Toymakers Aim More Products at Older People
Publishers Worry Over Google’s New AI Search Tool
– Manuscript – Publishing companies are growing increasingly concerned about generative AI, especially a model developed by Google. Since May, Google has begun releasing a new form of search in the United States, India, and Japan powered by generative AI. The product is called Search Generative Experience, or SGE. SGE uses AI to create summaries for some search questions. … [Read more...] about Publishers Worry Over Google’s New AI Search Tool
Old Ways of Making Wine Gain New Fans
– Manuscript – Wine made by ancient methods is gaining new fans. Wine is an alcoholic drink made from fruit like grapes. Natural wine uses methods that reduce processing and harmful effects on the Earth. Research company IWSR Drinks Market Analysis found that people in the U.S. are seeking natural wine in increasing numbers. At the same time, the number of wine buyers … [Read more...] about Old Ways of Making Wine Gain New Fans
Tiny Antarctic Ocean Animal Raises Big Questions
– Manuscript – Antarctic krill, a relative of shrimp and crabs, are only a few centimeters in size. But scientists say they are important to the area’s food web, including food for some of the Earth’s largest animals, whales. Fishing ships in the Antarctic gather krill for use as food in an increasing number of products. That has activists concerned. Alistair Allan is … [Read more...] about Tiny Antarctic Ocean Animal Raises Big Questions
Researchers: AI Could Cause Harm If Misused by Medical Workers
– Manuscript – A study led by the Stanford School of Medicine in California says hospitals and health care systems are turning to artificial intelligence (AI). The health care providers are using AI systems to organize doctors’ notes on patients’ health and to examine health records. However, the researchers warn that popular AI tools contain incorrect medical ideas or … [Read more...] about Researchers: AI Could Cause Harm If Misused by Medical Workers