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Danger arises when law enforcement believes that AI models are retrieving certainties rather than generating likelihoods.
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Repeating harmful ideas online, or regularly making fresh accusations, keeps hate groups alive.
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An expert in traumatic brain injuries explains why you need to protect your noggin.
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Understanding why some faults creep rather than sticking and causing massive earthquakes is important for gauging the future…
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Eating fiber can prevent a number of health issues, and you might need to eat more than you think.