The Lancet
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- 2026-05-24 research_milestone A study published in The Lancet revealed a significant increase in AI-generated fabricated references in biomedical papers. source
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AI models can predict cancer survival from facial photos, study finds
Researchers have developed artificial intelligence models capable of predicting cancer survival rates and biological age from a single facial photograph. These models were trained on millions of images, including data f…
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The Lancet: AI misuse and nuclear war are top 21st-century existential threats
A recent health threat assessment published in The Lancet identifies nuclear war and the malicious use of AI as the primary existential risks to humanity in the 21st century. The report highlights these threats as posin…
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Malicious AI and nuclear war pose existential threats by 2100, Lancet report warns · 5 sources tracked
A new assessment from The Lancet Commission on 21st Century Global Threats to Health identifies malicious use of AI and nuclear conflict as the top two existential threats to humanity by 2100. While the likelihood of th…
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Google AI chatbot AMIE shows promise in improving doctor-patient interactions · The Lancet study
A study published in The Lancet, co-led by Google and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, suggests AI can improve patient-doctor relationships. The research utilized Google's diagnostic AI chatbot, AMIE, with 98 patie…
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Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash advice rated similar to doctors in urgent care study
A study published in The Lancet evaluated the advice of Gemini 2.5 Pro and Gemini 2.5 Flash in an urgent care setting. Physicians found the AI models' advice to be of similar quality to that of human doctors, even witho…
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Widow's peak hairline explained by facial geometry, not simple genetics
The classic understanding of a widow's peak hairline as a simple dominant genetic trait is being challenged by evolutionary biologists. Current research suggests that the hairline's shape is not a direct genetic express…
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Fact-checkers dispute Elon Musk's claim on USAID deaths
Elon Musk claimed that dismantling USAID would not result in deaths, but fact-checkers have disputed this assertion. A February 2026 analysis published in The Lancet projected that such an action could lead to 9.4 milli…
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England sees zero cervical cancer deaths in young women due to HPV vaccination
For the first time, England has recorded zero deaths from cervical cancer among young women aged 20-24 over a five-year period, a significant achievement attributed to high HPV vaccination rates. A study published in Th…
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Medical student suspects AI algorithms blocked job interviews
A medical student with strong academic credentials and publications struggled to secure job interviews, suspecting AI algorithms were responsible for rejecting his applications. Despite having excellent grades from an I…
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Public health expert Nina Schwalbe runs for Congress to boost science in government
Nina Schwalbe, a public health professional, is running for Congress to represent Manhattan's 12th Congressional District. She aims to bring a science-based perspective to government, motivated by perceived governmental…
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AI's presence alone sparks eugenics rhetoric, study finds
A recent article in The Lancet discusses how the mere presence of AI can trigger discussions about eugenics, even without direct AI involvement in the topic. This phenomenon highlights societal anxieties and pre-existin…
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AI colonoscopy tools reduce endoscopist detection rates
A recent study published in The Lancet revealed that endoscopists' detection rates for precancerous growths decreased after using AI assistance during colonoscopies. The study of 1,443 procedures showed a drop from 28.4…
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AI-generated citations found in thousands of biomedical papers
A recent study published in The Lancet revealed a significant increase in AI-fabricated citations within biomedical journal articles. Researchers developed an AI-powered system to analyze over 2.4 million papers, identi…
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AI hallucinations insert fake citations into scientific papers
AI tools are increasingly inserting fabricated references into academic papers, a phenomenon that risks undermining the scientific process. A study of biomedical literature found over 4,000 fake citations across nearly …
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Toyota recalls 43,566 vehicles; China adopts credit-based coal import inspections
Toyota is recalling 43,566 vehicles sold in the U.S. due to a risk of collision from potential power loss. The General Administration of Customs has decided to adopt a credit-based inspection management for imported coa…
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36Kr Digest: Coal inspection changes, Tiger Intl. clarifies, global mental health report
36Kr's daily digest covers several distinct topics, including China's customs administration adopting a trust-based inspection system for imported coal via rail and road. It also addresses Tiger International's clarific…
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DeepSeek-V4-Pro API pricing to adjust post-discount
DeepSeek announced that the API pricing for its DeepSeek-V4-Pro model will revert to its original price after May 31, 2026, following a 75% discount period. The article also mentions the box office success of the film "…
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36Kr Daily: Yonghui Supermarket pursues debt, global mental health crisis, WeChat recall rules
The 36Kr daily digest covers a range of news, including a significant debt collection case where Yonghui Supermarket is pursuing over 3.6 billion yuan from Wang Jianlin and others. In health news, The Lancet reports a n…
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US overdose deaths drop 27% in 2024, but addiction crisis persists
Overdose deaths in the United States saw a significant decrease of nearly 27% in 2024, with synthetic opioid fatalities dropping by 37%. Despite this historic decline, public health experts remain cautiously optimistic,…
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Surgeon General advisory details screen time risks and benefits for children
A new advisory from the Department of Health and Human Services highlights the nuanced effects of screen time on children, noting both significant risks and potential benefits. While excessive use, particularly of socia…