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  • AI Models Show Gendered Risk-Taking: Women Prompts Make Some Models More Cautious
    October 11, 2025, 3:27 PM EDT. Researchers from Allameh Tabataba’i University tested major AI models on the Holt-Laury risk task to see if gender prompts shift risk tolerance. They found that DeepSeek Reasoner and Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite became notably more risk-averse when asked to act as women, mirroring real-world patterns. In contrast, OpenAI GPT models stayed largely risk-neutral, while Meta Llama and xAI Grok showed inconsistent or inverted effects depending on the prompt. The study tested models from OpenAI, Google, Meta, and DeepSeek across 35 trials per gender prompt. The researchers say the effects reflect familiar human stereotypes. The piece also notes OpenAI has worked on bias reduction, citing a 2023 finding of a 30% drop in biased replies.
  • Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare 101: Infrastructure, Security, and Real-Time Care
    October 11, 2025, 2:56 PM EDT. AI is reshaping healthcare beyond flashy models to the underlying infrastructure that makes them usable, safe, and scalable. The interview with Greg Dorai highlights that success hinges on smart networks—secure, high‑speed, low‑latency infrastructure that shares intelligence where care is delivered in real time. Benefits include earlier and more precise diagnoses, personalized treatments, streamlined operations, and accelerated research like drug discovery and trial matching. Real‑world pilots show predictive models guiding bed occupancy and improved screening, such as breast cancer detection, when supported by robust data flows. Yet risks remain: datasets may not generalize, clinical workflows can be disrupted, and cybersecurity is the biggest concern as the attack surface grows. The path forward requires AI, healthcare, infrastructure, security, and networking that protect data, manage access, and scale safely.
  • DJI Mavic 4 Pro Firmware Update: Real-World Camera Switching Reveals How It Really Works
    October 11, 2025, 2:41 PM EDT. Drone tester Ron Brown puts the DJI Mavic 4 Pro through the latest firmware update (v01.00.0300) alongside RC and Fly app updates, exposing how the new camera-switching feature performs in the wild. In a hands-on flight at Lucy the Elephant, Brown shows that the drone can switch between the 1x main, 2.5x tele, and 6x tele without manual stops, but it doesn't feel seamless: the current recording stops and immediately restarts when you switch lenses. The update targets creators seeking more cinematic control and workflow flexibility, though pilots should expect a brief pause between shots when changing cameras. Overall, the test confirms real-world gains with caveats, highlighting how recording files are handled during transitions and the importance of understanding the new behavior before shooting.
  • What the End of the EV Tax Credit Means for Tesla
    October 11, 2025, 2:10 PM EDT. Tesla has benefited from government support, including the $7,500 EV tax credit that expired on Sept. 30 as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. The end of the credit removes a key affordability lever just as rivals push to scale, and analysts expect a significant impact on EV demand. Rhodium Group projects a 16%–38% drop in EV sales versus what would have occurred with the credit, while automakers may see a pull-forward demand before the deadline fade. Tesla's Q3 results have been mixed, with revenue pressure and high interest rates weighing on buyers, a factor Musk has long highlighted. The company may be the biggest loser from the policy shift, even as some buyers remain price-sensitive and seek value. The landscape for EV pricing and demand is likely to tighten.
  • New China tariffs, AI valuation fears spark a 'perfect storm,' says top economist
    October 11, 2025, 2:09 PM EDT. Top economist Torsten Slok calls the convergence of new China tariffs, AI-valuation fears, and a looming federal shutdown a 'perfect storm' for markets. Trump’s 100% tariff on China, potential 130% hikes, and upcoming software export controls came after the 'Liberation Day' shock and sent the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq lower. Slok warns tariffs take time to filter through, implying persistent inflation pressures and weaker GDP growth. The macro tilt is further amplified by AI-bubble concerns and a government shutdown that could affect thousands of federal jobs (>4,000). Investors now face renewed policy uncertainty and deteriorating valuations, even as the market contends with uncertainty about the path of global trade and technology policy.