Current chatbots aren’t likely to help lone actors invent a deadly pathogen, experts say. But newer models, trained in biology, may need stronger safeguards.
Category: Hazardous and Toxic Substances
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Is A.I. Raising the Chances of Biological Warfare?
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In Nepal and Tibet, Pollution on Glaciers Could Fuel More Flood Disasters
The New York Times – On the Runway:Darkened by soot from vehicles and factories, the region’s glaciers are absorbing more heat and melting at dangerous rates.
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Chemours to Pay $450M in First Federal PFAS Settlement
The New York Times – Business:The settlement addresses the dumping of PFAS “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to cancer and other risks, by Chemours in several states.
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Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Against Bayer Alleging Roundup Weedkiller Caused Cancer
The New York Times – Business:The court’s decision is likely to determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against Bayer, which manufactures the weedkiller, over similar claims.
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What is GKN Aerospace, the Company Whose California Plant Is at Risk of Exploding?
The New York Times – Business:A chemical leak occurred at one of the company’s manufacturing plants in California, raising concerns about an explosion.
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Will a Ban on Bromated Flour Change New York Bagels and Pizza?
The New York Times – Business:Bromated flour, which makes breads and crusts stretchy and springy (and cheap), is among the carcinogens forbidden in pending state legislation.
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Supreme Court Sides With Couple in Case Involving Baby Food Sold at Whole Foods
The New York Times – Business:The court agreed to revive a lawsuit by a Texas couple who claimed that tainted baby food purchased at Whole Foods had sickened their young son.
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‘Punched in the Face’ by a Rail Disaster, an Ohio Town Fights Its Way Back
Residents and officials are still trying to revitalize East Palestine nearly three years after a derailment and chemical burn.
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A Study Is Retracted, Renewing Concerns About the Weedkiller Roundup
Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.P.A. to reassess the widely used chemical.
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Johnson & Johnson Sued in U.K. Over Baby Powder Cancer Claims
More than 3,000 people in Britain have joined a lawsuit accusing the company of knowing that its baby powder contained carcinogenic fibers, including asbestos.
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In Brooklyn, a Health-Inspired Rowhouse Renovation
The design created such a feeling of freshness that the owners felt like they were back in Northern California.
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Is ‘Reef-Safe’ Sunscreen Really Better for the Environment?
Here’s how to protect your skin and the environment this summer.