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AI biohazard hype must not divert attention from the real risks we face now

Nature, Published online: 05 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03135-7 Twenty-five years after the US anthrax attacks, fears around AI are distracting people from seeing what’s needed to stay safe: a strong, regulated life-sciences sector.

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60 Minutes Transcript: Artificial intelligence and the future of work

Some Americans are working to improve artificial intelligence, teaching it the skills and knowledge accrued over the course of a career.

  • AI seen as primary reason for U.S. company layoffs in past year
  • Mercor grows from 20 to 400 employees, hires 100k freelancers
  • AI augments human expertise, making workers more productive

Experts are training AI how to do their jobs

It's become a booming industry: teaching artificial intelligence how to get better at doing all kinds of jobs. As AI advances, many fear what this tech means for the future of work.

  • AI trained on industry experts to augment human jobs
  • 75% of Americans fear AI job displacement, despite optimism
  • AI personas assist firms like Vorys in document preparation

Hola, hang tight go check it out (Hawk) AI powered panel with multiple models

This is a submission for the Hacktoberfest Weekend Challenge: Build for a Friend What I Built Hawk is a debate room for AI models.

  • Hawk is an AI-powered panel facilitating multi-model debates for coding tasks
  • Users summon three AI models in separate terminal-style windows to address questions
  • App is free, runs on Render's free tier, supports multiple models from various providers

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