Cannabis
PulseAugur coverage of Cannabis — every cluster mentioning Cannabis across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Language model sampling parameters compared to creativity-enhancing substances
A blog post draws an analogy between sampling parameters in language models and substances that affect human creativity. It likens parameters like temperature to how cannabis might alter filtering in the mind, allowing …
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US woman caught smuggling $970k cannabis into Japan
A woman from New York was apprehended at Tokyo International Airport for attempting to smuggle approximately 30 kilograms of cannabis into Japan. The drugs, valued at around $970,000, were discovered in two suitcases. T…
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Hong Kong seizes HK$1.4b in drugs, arrests 150 amid student trafficking targeting
Hong Kong customs authorities have dismantled an international drug trafficking operation, seizing over 6.1 tonnes of suspected narcotics valued at more than HK$1.4 billion (US$178.5 million) between May and August. The…
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Hong Kong police arrest 321 in drug bust, seize HK$130m in narcotics
Hong Kong police have arrested 321 individuals, including a 13-year-old, in a seven-week operation targeting illegal drug activities. The crackdown, codenamed "Tailbacker," resulted in the seizure of approximately HK$13…
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Cannabis Use Disorder Rises Sharply in US Adults, Study Finds
A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry reveals a significant increase in Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) among American adults between 2021 and 2024. The research, which analyzed data from over 180,000 individuals, found …
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TikTok profits from illegal drug ads despite policy bans
TikTok is profiting from advertisements that promote illegal drugs, including cocaine, opioids, and controlled medications like Xanax and Percocet. Despite TikTok's policies against such content, numerous accounts are a…
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Cannabis Use Surges in US, Outpacing Alcohol and Increasing Health Risks
Regular cannabis use has significantly increased in the U.S., surpassing daily alcohol consumption. Modern cannabis products are more potent due to higher THC levels and lower CBD content, potentially exacerbating effec…
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China leads in oil power, cannabis ER visits rise, and wireless tech explained · 3 sources tracked
China has emerged as the world's leading oil power, according to a report from The Economist. Separately, a new CDC report indicates a significant 16% increase in emergency room visits linked to habitual cannabis use, w…
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Hong Kong AI K-pop video pulled for appearing to promote drugs
Hong Kong's Correctional Services Department has withdrawn an AI-generated K-pop video intended to discourage drug use after it was criticized for appearing to promote illegal substances. The video, titled "Obsession: T…
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Hong Kong police seize HK$100M in cannabis buds, arrest three
Hong Kong police apprehended three men and confiscated over half a tonne of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated value of HK$100 million. The operation, which involved an ambush at a Sai Kung beach, resulted in the…
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AI discourse shifts from miracle solution to potential addiction
The discourse around AI in 2026 is increasingly framed not as a miracle solution, but as a potential addiction that saps motivation and numbs intellect. This perspective draws a parallel to the evolving conversation aro…