Matrix.One’s Avatar.One, on Solana, now has 120,000+ users creating and interacting with personalized AI companions, enhancing user engagement. Road Town, British Virgin Islands, August 14th, 2024, Chainwire. Matrix.One, the decentralized protocol accelerating the development of human-like AI characters, is thrilled to announce that their flagship product, Avatar.One, has surpassed...

Avatar.One Helps Over 120K Active Users Battle the Loneliness Epidemic with 3D AI Companions

As research and adoption of artificial intelligence continue to advance at an accelerating pace, so do the risks associated with using AI. To help organizations navigate this complex landscape, researchers from MIT and other institutions have released the AI Risk Repository, a comprehensive database of hundreds of documented risks posed by AI systems. The repository aims to help decision-makers in government, research and industry in assessing the evolving risks of AI.

MIT releases comprehensive database of AI risks

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Recently, Japan has seen a noticeable increase in the number of people choosing to live alone. This phenomenon, known in Japan as hikikomori or hikki, involves people withdrawing from social interactions for six months or longer. According to statistics, the number of hikikomori in Japan has reached approximately two million, with 10% of the population in large cities living as hermits.

Why Japanese People Choose to Live a Life of Solitude and Reclusion

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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In a quest to uncover the sources of fulfillment in life, particularly within the family context, researchers have delved into how relationships and parenthood impact our sense of meaning.

Psychologists Explore What Makes Relationships Meaningful for Men and Women

Challenging the loneliness stigma can change your life. Here’s how to start. What does it mean to be healthy? Is it to walk at least 10,000 steps a day, get eight hours of sleep, and drink lots of water – or could simply meeting up with friends be the medicine you need?

How to navigate loneliness, according to neuroscience

How do you instantly gain someone's trust? Whether it's a new friend, a colleague, or a romantic prospect, genuinely connecting and building strong bonds might seem daunting, but emotional intelligence is absolutely an ability that you can learn. I'm a Harvard-trained emotional intelligence researcher and the founder of Mind Brain...

Harvard-trained researcher: People with high emotional intelligence always do 3 things when talking to others

Ask anyone around you – “Do you believe you have control over your actions?” The chances are high you’ll hear a resounding “Yes.” Most people cherish the idea that they are the architects of their destiny, exercising sovereignty over their personal decisions and their own free will.

"Humans don't have free will," according to decades of research by Stanford scientist

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Growing up with a narcissistic parent can shape a person's entire life, leaving deep emotional scars and complex psychological challenges. I have seen firsthand the profound impact this upbringing has on people, both during their formative years, and well into adulthood.

Understanding the Impact of Growing Up with a Narcissistic Parent

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Emotionally focused couples therapy targets emotions as a way to, ultimately, change behavior. Emotionally focused couples therapists help partners learn to express "softer" emotions (e.g., fear, sadness). These softer emotions underlie reactive "secondary emotions" (e.g., anger, hostility). Emotionally focused couples therapy is a relationship intervention that has its roots in...

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Every relationship is unique, but that doesn’t mean that certain relationship patterns or “types” don’t exist. A 2021 paper published in Family Relations, identifies the following five categories of new romances:. Happily consolidated. This type includes relationships marked by high levels of warmth, support, and mutual...

5 Ways That New Relationships Can Take Form

Is it cool to use AI in the hiring process? That may depend on which side of the desk you’re on. For CFOs considering an investment in AI for hiring, there’s a big gulf to consider. HR personnel and job seekers have very different views on AI’s role in hiring, a new survey by HireVue reveals. Almost three-quarters (73%) of the 1,000 HR professionals HireVue surveyed said they trusted AI to make candidate recommendations. Nearly half said they’d be comfortable using AI throughout the hiring process.

More people are using AI to hire and be hired

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On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

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I grew up on these babies. This cookie is sweet nostalgia to me. There are so many variations to make it too, you really can't go wrong with it! For a super easy and fast cookie bar, these are a winner!

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AI Companion Apps Are Taking Off, But Experts Cite Risks

One AI companion has reached over 120K users, raising questions about AI as a solution to the global loneliness epidemic. AI companion bots are gaining more...

AI Companion Apps Are Taking Off, But Experts Cite Risks

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