May 17, 2023

Polls Show 61% Americans Agree AI Threatens Humanity Future

As Artificial Intelligence strengthens its grip over our lives, there has been an increase in expert voices that suggest curbing the influence as it can threaten humanity’s existence. A recent survey conducted by Reuters/Ipsos, around 61%, more than two-third of the American population, agree that AI threatens the future of humanity.

Chinese Comedy Company Fined $2 million For A Military Joke

On Wednesday, the Chinese government fined a comedy troupe and issued warnings of potential additional legal consequences. The penalty came in response to a member of the troupe who joked about the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) while performing a stand-up comedy.

Scientists Warn World Expected To Breach Temperature Limit

Scientists have issued a warning that the planet will likely breach the temperature limit of 1.5C for the very first time in the next four years. Earth’s temperatures have been increasing rapidly and crossing the limit of 1.5C threshold could have dangerous consequences as heatwaves, floods and droughts will become more frequent.