If things in America weren’t stupid enough, Texas is suing Tylenol maker

Texas sues Tylenol maker over unproven claim the pain medicine causes autism.

While the underlying cause or causes of autism spectrum disorder remain elusive and appear likely to be a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors, President Trump and his anti-vaccine health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—neither of whom have any scientific or medical background whatsoever—have decided to pin the blame on Tylenol, a common pain reliever and fever reducer that has no proven link to autism.

And now, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the maker of Tylenol, Kenvue and Johnson & Johnson, who previously sold Tylenol, claiming that they have been “deceptively marketing Tylenol” knowing that it “leads to a significantly increased risk of autism and other disorders.”

To back that claim, Paxton relies on the “considerable body of evidence… recently highlighted by the Trump Administration.”

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34 Facts About Joan Kennedy

Joan Kennedy, born Virginia Joan Bennett, is an intriguing figure in American history. Known primarily as the first wife of Senator Ted Kennedy, her life has been marked by both […]

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Joan Kennedy, born Virginia Joan Bennett, is an intriguing figure in American history. Known primarily as the first wife of Senator Ted Kennedy, her life has been marked by both public triumphs and personal struggles. Did you know she was a talented musician, having studied piano at Manhattanville College? Beyond her musical talents, Joan also played a significant role in Ted Kennedy's political campaigns, often seen by his side at numerous events. Despite facing challenges, including a highly publicized divorce and battles with alcoholism, Joan's resilience has been evident. Her story is one of complexity, marked by grace under pressure and a continuous fight for personal redemption.

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31 Facts About The Army Ten-Miler

What makes the Army Ten-Miler so special? The Army Ten-Miler isn’t just another race; it’s a celebration of endurance, camaraderie, and patriotism. Held annually in Washington, D.C., this event attracts […]

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What makes the Army Ten-Miler so special? The Army Ten-Miler isn't just another race; it's a celebration of endurance, camaraderie, and patriotism. Held annually in Washington, D.C., this event attracts thousands of runners from around the globe. Participants range from elite athletes to everyday heroes, all united by a common goal: to honor the U.S. Army. The race route offers breathtaking views of national landmarks, adding a touch of history to every stride. Beyond the physical challenge, the Army Ten-Miler fosters a sense of community, with proceeds supporting soldier and family programs. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, this race promises an unforgettable experience.

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(g+) Smart Home: Mit Homematic-Hardware Fußbodenheizungen steuern

Richtig handlich wird die Integration einer Wärmepumpe ins Smart Home erst, wenn man auch die Fußbodenheizung über die gleiche Software steuert. Das geht mit Hardware von Homematic und dem entsprechenden Access Point. Von Martin Loschwitz (Smart Home, …

Richtig handlich wird die Integration einer Wärmepumpe ins Smart Home erst, wenn man auch die Fußbodenheizung über die gleiche Software steuert. Das geht mit Hardware von Homematic und dem entsprechenden Access Point. Von Martin Loschwitz (Smart Home, Virtualisierung)

An autonomous car for consumers? Lucid says it’s happening.

Nvidia is working with Lucid on autonomous cars and future factories.

Is it possible to be a CEO in 2025 and not catch a case of AI fever? The latest company to catch this particular cold is Lucid, the Saudi-backed electric vehicle startup. Today, it announced a new collaboration with Nvidia to use the latter’s hardware and software, with the aim of creating an autonomous vehicle for consumers. Oh, and the AI will apparently design Lucid’s production lines.

Formed by refugees from Tesla who saw a chance to improve on their past work, Lucid has already built the most efficient EV on sale in North America. But until recently, it also just had variants of the same Air sedan to offer consumers, before the Gravity SUV joined the range this year.

The company will need to start selling tens of thousands of EVs a year before too long, especially if it’s ever to become profitable. And that will involve some smaller, cheaper models, starting with a midsize crossover sometime in 2027. A major goal for the first of those EVs is a starting price of less than $50,000, so I hope they’re getting a good deal on the Nvidia GPUs that Lucid now says will enable a “true eyes-off, hands-off, and mind-off” autonomous driving system for consumer-owned vehicles.

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Senators move to keep Big Tech’s creepy companion bots away from kids

Big Tech immediately opposed the proposed law as “heavy-handed.”

The US will weigh a ban on children’s access to companion bots, as two senators announced bipartisan legislation Tuesday that would criminalize making chatbots that encourage harms like suicidal ideation or engage kids in sexually explicit chats.

At a press conference, Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced the GUARD Act, joined by grieving parents holding up photos of their children lost after engaging with chatbots.

If passed, the law would require chatbot makers to check IDs or use “any other commercially reasonable method” to accurately assess if a user is a minor who must be blocked. Companion bots would also have to repeatedly remind users of all ages that they aren’t real humans or trusted professionals.

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BigMe HiBreak S is a $299 Android 14 smartphone with an E Ink display

There are a growing number of options for folks looking for phone-sized devices with E Ink displays and functionality that blurs the lines between a smartphone and an eReader. While the new Onyx BOOX Palma 2 is almost a phone, thanks to built-in suppor…

There are a growing number of options for folks looking for phone-sized devices with E Ink displays and functionality that blurs the lines between a smartphone and an eReader. While the new Onyx BOOX Palma 2 is almost a phone, thanks to built-in support for mobile data, rival BigMe has been selling actual smartphones with E […]

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BigMe HiBreak S is a $299 Android 14 smartphone with an E Ink display

There are a growing number of options for folks looking for phone-sized devices with E Ink displays and functionality that blurs the lines between a smartphone and an eReader. While the new Onyx BOOX Palma 2 is almost a phone, thanks to built-in suppor…

There are a growing number of options for folks looking for phone-sized devices with E Ink displays and functionality that blurs the lines between a smartphone and an eReader. While the new Onyx BOOX Palma 2 is almost a phone, thanks to built-in support for mobile data, rival BigMe has been selling actual smartphones with E […]

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OpenAI data suggests 1 million users discuss suicide with ChatGPT weekly

Sensitive chats are rare but significant given the large user base.

An AI language model like the kind that powers ChatGPT is a gigantic statistical web of data relationships. You give it a prompt (such as a question), and it provides a response that is statistically related and hopefully helpful. At first, ChatGPT was a tech amusement, but now hundreds of millions of people are relying on this statistical process to guide them through life’s challenges. It’s the first time in history that large numbers of people have begun to confide their feelings to a talking machine, and mitigating the potential harm the systems can cause has been an ongoing challenge.

On Monday, OpenAI released data estimating that 0.15 percent of ChatGPT’s active users in a given week have conversations that include explicit indicators of potential suicidal planning or intent. It’s a tiny fraction of the overall user base, but with more than 800 million weekly active users, that translates to over a million people each week, reports TechCrunch.

OpenAI also estimates that a similar percentage of users show heightened levels of emotional attachment to ChatGPT, and that hundreds of thousands of people show signs of psychosis or mania in their weekly conversations with the chatbot.

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OpenAI data suggests 1 million users discuss suicide with ChatGPT weekly

Sensitive chats are rare but significant given the large user base.

An AI language model like the kind that powers ChatGPT is a gigantic statistical web of data relationships. You give it a prompt (such as a question), and it provides a response that is statistically related and hopefully helpful. At first, ChatGPT was a tech amusement, but now hundreds of millions of people are relying on this statistical process to guide them through life’s challenges. It’s the first time in history that large numbers of people have begun to confide their feelings to a talking machine, and mitigating the potential harm the systems can cause has been an ongoing challenge.

On Monday, OpenAI released data estimating that 0.15 percent of ChatGPT’s active users in a given week have conversations that include explicit indicators of potential suicidal planning or intent. It’s a tiny fraction of the overall user base, but with more than 800 million weekly active users, that translates to over a million people each week, reports TechCrunch.

OpenAI also estimates that a similar percentage of users show heightened levels of emotional attachment to ChatGPT, and that hundreds of thousands of people show signs of psychosis or mania in their weekly conversations with the chatbot.

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