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The 'Underpants Index' (Proof by Underpants) is a groundbreaking citizen science project that uses buried cotton underpants to effectively measure soil health, offering an accessible, engaging, and scientifically valid method for public participation.
The UK plans to use flawed facial age estimation (FAE) AI for asylum seeker age checks, despite internal reports confirming severe biases and inaccuracies, especially for Sub-Saharan Africans. This tech risks misclassifying vulnerable children as adults, leading to loss of legal protections. Critics call for its abandonment.
Google is transforming its search engine by 2026 with agentic AI, offering conversational AI Mode, generative UIs, and custom apps. This shift aims for efficiency but de-emphasizes traditional links, raising concerns about information diversity despite Google's market dominance.
