Ring's AI-powered "Search Party" feature is now available nationwide, offering a new tool to help locate lost pets, while a study from the University of Oxford warns of the potential dangers of relying on AI chatbots for medical advice. Additionally, prosecutors in France are facing a challenge in a murder case involving identical twins, and hundreds gathered in Argentina to attempt a Guinness World Record. Finally, product-scanning apps in Denmark are gaining traction amid calls to boycott US goods.
Ring's "Search Party" feature, which utilizes artificial intelligence to scan nearby cameras for lost dogs, is now accessible to anyone seeking assistance, regardless of Ring camera ownership, according to Fox News. This initiative aims to leverage the collective surveillance of a neighborhood to aid in reuniting owners with their missing pets.
However, a study from the University of Oxford, as reported by BBC Technology, highlights the risks associated with using AI chatbots for medical advice. The research found that these chatbots provide inconsistent and inaccurate information, potentially endangering users. Dr. Rebecca Payne, the lead medical practitioner on the study, stated that it could be "dangerous" for individuals to seek medical advice from chatbots. The study involved 1,300 people and various scenarios to assess the accuracy of the AI's responses.
In France, prosecutors are grappling with a complex murder case involving identical twins, Samuel and Jeremy Y, as reported by Sky News. DNA found on the gun used in the fatal shooting matches both brothers, making it difficult to determine who pulled the trigger. The brothers, aged 33, are suspected of involvement in a double gang murder in September 2020 and several attempted murders the following month. They are accused of killing 17-year-old Tidiane B.
Meanwhile, in Argentina, hundreds of people gathered at Mar Chiquita Lake to attempt a new Guinness World Record for the largest group floating simultaneously, as reported by Euronews. The event, part of the second annual "Festival de la Planchita" in Miramar, aimed to surpass the previous record set in 2017 at Lake Epecuén.
Finally, also according to Euronews, mobile apps designed to help shoppers identify and boycott American goods have seen increased use in Denmark. This surge in popularity follows US President Donald Trump's repeated expressions of interest in acquiring Greenland.
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