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    High levels of existential security linked to faster secularisation, study finds

    Secularisation progresses faster in societies with a high level of existential security. It is similar in different countries, despite cultural differences and religious traditions, shows international research led by Dr. Konrad Talmont-Kamiński from the University of Bialystok.

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    Concrete, microplastics and implants will be all that remains of humanity, says geologist

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    Autism spectrum analysed by AI to better understand neurodiversity

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    AI is unfair and reproduces inequalities just like we do, says expert

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    Smart cities are concrete actions, not just seductive narrative, says expert

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    Artificial intelligence reproduces gender biases and stereotypes

    The common belief that algorithms and artificial intelligence are completely objective is a misconception. Technology has always reflected the prejudices and stereotypes that exist in societies, because the databases on which it is based and learns are optimised and implemented by people, say researchers.

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    Warsaw 'car enthusiasts' not much different from 'pro-ecological' residents, shows study

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