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Multi-source AI news clustered, deduplicated, and scored 0–100 across authority, cluster strength, headline signal, and time decay.

COMMENTARY · Hacker News — AI stories ≥50 points English(EN) · 3d

AI keeps inventing fake cases. Lawyers keep citing them

AI systems are repeatedly generating inaccurate information, leading to significant problems in professional fields like law and journalism. Lawyers have been sanctioned for citing fabricated legal cases produced by AI, and a database tracks over 1,400 instances of AI errors in court filings over the last three years. This issue stems from a human tendency to over-trust AI outputs, even when aware of their fallibility, which can lead to dismissed cases, fines, and other professional repercussions. AI

IMPACT Highlights the risks of over-reliance on AI in professional settings, particularly in legal and journalistic fields, due to its tendency to fabricate information.
RESEARCH · Fortune English(EN) · 2d

The asphalt industry has a heat problem — and cities are running out of patience

Cities across the U.S. are increasingly opting for alternatives to traditional asphalt parking lots to combat rising temperatures and manage stormwater runoff. These alternatives include porous concrete panels, native plant landscaping, permeable pavers, and bioretention rain gardens. Some municipalities are also reducing parking space requirements to decrease the overall amount of impervious surface. The asphalt industry is responding by promoting advanced materials while also urging careful consideration of alternative durability. AI

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