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AI and Privacy Concerns

Updated 2026-09-18 19:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Researchers identified cells that trigger sleep in the brain, while the US government website briefly used a Chinese AI search tool. Both stories highlight ongoing concerns about AI technology.

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Ars Technica

US government website used Chinese model the FBI called "malicious"

The Federal Register website briefly used an open source Chinese AI search tool.

2026-09-18 17:28 UTC

Ars Technica

Finding the cells that put our brain to sleep

Rare cells with widespread connectivity seem to be able to trigger sleep.

2026-09-18 17:49 UTC