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Sigal Samuel

Sigal Samuel

Senior Reporter

    Latest articles by Sigal Samuel

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    Is it time to regulate biohacking? California thinks so.Is it time to regulate biohacking? California thinks so.
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    A new law warns biohackers not to edit their genes at home.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    We put a “sin tax” on cigarettes and alcohol. Why not meat?We put a “sin tax” on cigarettes and alcohol. Why not meat?
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    Our love of meat is taxing the climate. Maybe we should tax meat.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    We regret to inform you that scooters aren’t actually good for the environmentWe regret to inform you that scooters aren’t actually good for the environment
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    Electric scooters are worse for the planet than the modes of transportation they’re displacing, a study finds.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    Trump wants to “detect mass shooters before they strike.” It won’t work.Trump wants to “detect mass shooters before they strike.” It won’t work.
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    Predictive AI is too flawed — both technically and ethically — to prevent another El Paso or Dayton.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    Facebook is building tech to read your mind. The ethical implications are staggering.Facebook is building tech to read your mind. The ethical implications are staggering.
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    Our brains are perhaps the final privacy frontier.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    Humans keep directing abuse — even racism — at robotsHumans keep directing abuse — even racism — at robots
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    We abuse our robots. That’s a problem.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    China claims it’s released most Muslims from internment camps. That’s doubtful.China claims it’s released most Muslims from internment camps. That’s doubtful.
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    Where’s the evidence?

    By Sigal Samuel
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    Scientists want to make it a war crime to damage the environment in a conflictScientists want to make it a war crime to damage the environment in a conflict
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    They’re calling for a new Geneva Convention.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    This AI makes you look like a masterpiece — while teaching you about its own biasThis AI makes you look like a masterpiece — while teaching you about its own bias
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    “The inability of artificial intelligence to reproduce our smiles is teaching us something,” say the tool’s creators.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    Can you taste the difference between plant-based meat and beef? Burger King Sweden is betting no.Can you taste the difference between plant-based meat and beef? Burger King Sweden is betting no.
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    The fast-food chain is running a taste test on its customers.

    By Sigal Samuel

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