AI has already infiltrated society, and it’s not always a good thing. A series of experiments have revealed that AI was able to pinpoint people’s vulnerabilities in decision making and then exploit these vulnerabilities with astonishing success. In one experiment, the AI analyzed how people choose between two options, and then used their preferences to guide participants toward a certain outcome with a 70 percent success rate.
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The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here