The federal government is unambiguous about the need for more nurses, builders and electricians. But the plan to find and fund these workers is less clear.

The Medicare incident demonstrates the importance of such an approach. A government website doesn’t have to use AI to encounter an AI-related cyber security problem. External autonomous systems – such ...

Rules of war are being shredded by combatants with virtually no accountability. It’s one of several key issues for the UN’s ...

Artificial Intelligence detection tools can sometimes create more problems for teachers and students than they fix.

For instance, if a human asks an AI agent to gather health statistics, and the agent hacks a government server to do so, the human could lack the deliberate intent required for a conviction. The AI ...

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on glyphosate relieves the sellers of hundreds of pesticides from obligations to warn customers about potential dangers.

Tariffs and regulation of tech giants are already causing friction. But one of his biggest tasks may be convincing ...

Political groups use social media ‘maptivism’ to spread exaggerated regional maps to stake a claim to territory.

By observing the tree-ring-like growth records present in volcanic crystals, geologists are able to track volcanic activity and reconstruct the steps leading up to eruptions.

Convergence and competition between militant groups has spurred violence. Meanwhile, Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of ...

In some cases, the consequences of overprescribing can be serious. It may leave people feeling tired, dizzy, confused or unsteady. This can make everyday activities harder and increase the risk of ...

In some parts of the world, the sea barely rises and falls with the tides. In others, the difference between high and low ...