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Washington Post: New research could offer targets for future studies and treatments.

Biologist Richard Dawkins says artificial intelligence could be considered 'conscious', as he heads to New Zealand on his so-called farewell tour. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Washington Post: Scientists wonder if pollution could be physically reshaping the brain.

Telegraph: Medicines we've always relied on are losing their power. What does that mean?

One turtle, now nicknamed 3K, clocked up nearly 3000km over four months.

New York Times: APOE4 is the most common genetic variant associated with the disease.

Google is investigating the false association and says it will fix the issue.

The complaint is the first known negligence case over AI on Chromebooks.

The platform says it lacks capacity to manage upcoming AI and future tech threats.

The controls will roll out worldwide, starting in the US, with no date set.

Google says it will not enforce the clauses after staff leave the company.

New York Times: The top 20 individuals and organisations funding this year's campaign.

Record revenue, but AI costs drag down margins.

'Every change is uncomfortable ... but whether we like it or not, AI is here to stay.'

Meanwhile, the first fully electric ferry is missing in action.

But gains tempered as traders await Fed decision.

Failed start-up owes $1.7m to IRD and another $409k to Callaghan Innovation.

The new lab follows a $12m capital raise.

Washington Post: Democrats are preparing to investigate multiple companies, sources say.

Microsoft and Nvidia have launched the powerful Surface Laptop Ultra; Gorilla Technology's Paul Spain breaks down what it can do. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

The NZ Institute for Advanced Technology has 11 staff and a mandate to hire up to 25.

New York Times: A series of lawsuits has created a new de facto regulatory regime.

Three NZ trials underway but a number of challenges to overcome before it goes mainstream.

Some NZ Government sites will be taken down for patching.