“Big Sunscreen”: When Misinformation Fuels Extremist Conspiracy Theories

Beauty Matter

A broad spectrum of “sunscreen truthers” on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook have peddled the trope that sunscreen causes cancer for at least the last decade. These types of conspiracy theories have reached a fever pitch on social media since the pandemic. From vegan anti-vaxxers and bro-biohackers to MAHA and QAnon supporters, they all have two things in common: a case of chemophobia and a belief that sunscreen is the enemy.

Read the full article >>

Physics Breakthrough Reveals Why AI Systems Can Suddenly Turn On You

NeuroEdge

Researchers at George Washington University have developed a groundbreaking mathematical formula that predicts exactly when artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT will suddenly shift from helpful to harmful responses – a phenomenon they’ve dubbed the “Jekyll-and-Hyde tipping point.” The new research may finally answer why AI sometimes abruptly goes off the rails.

Read the full article >>