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Exclusive social network for doctors found riddled with vaccine misinformation
A disturbing new report has found that vaccine disinformation is running rampant on Doximity, a social media platform for doctors
A damning new report has found that Doximity is harbouring conspiracy theorists and anti-vaxxers among its members.
This is despite the site’s extensive vetting process, which verifies that all members are registered US healthcare professionals.
Doximity is a networking site for doctors, with customised feeds based on the user’s area on medical practise. The feed is curated with posts from medical and science journals and sites.
From anti-vaxxers to white supremacists
Although the site doesn’t allow users to post their own stories or articles, they can comment on them.
One retired US doctor who now volunteers with Covid-19 vaccine administration said he often sees misinformation in these comments sections.
“You rarely get to the level of microchips in vaccines, but a lot of this stuff is pretty close to it,” said Dr. Paul Malarik.
In one instance, an article about face masks for children was inundated with comments from anti-vax doctors
One comment said that masks for children were “ridiculous” and “a form of child abuse”.
The current public health advice is that masks help limit the spread of Covid-19. There is also currently no approved vaccine for children under 12 years old.
Doximity says that “spreading false or misleading information” is against its community guidelines
The platform also said that it removes all posts or comments spreading misinformation.
“While we encourage our members to share their views in our comments section, we explicitly prohibit the sharing of medical misinformation,” a spokesperson said.
Doximity has 1.8 million members, including 80 percent of US doctors. The company made a net income of over $50 million in the last financial year, but stocks have fallen almost 8% in the last day.
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TSMC posts record profits on AI chip boom
TSMC posts record Q4 profit, driven by strong chip demand, exceeding predictions and signaling market dominance.
TSMC posts record Q4 profit, driven by strong chip demand, exceeding predictions and signaling market dominance.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has posted a record net profit for the fourth quarter, driven by strong demand for advanced chips.
Net profit surged 35% year-on-year, exceeding analyst expectations and signalling a dominant position in the semiconductor market.
Quarterly revenue also rose 20.5% compared to last year, supported by robust sales in AI and high-performance computing segments. The company’s success reflects the growing global appetite for cutting-edge semiconductor technology.
Looking ahead, TSMC plans to ramp up capital expenditure, projecting investments of up to $56 billion in 2026. The positive results have sparked an upbeat reaction across global markets, highlighting TSMC’s influence in the tech sector.
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X restricts Grok AI as global backlash grows
X restricts Grok AI from creating sexualized images amid global backlash and regulatory concerns, aligning with UK guidelines.
X restricts Grok AI from creating sexualized images amid global backlash and regulatory concerns, aligning with UK guidelines.
X has announced new restrictions on its Grok AI chatbot, preventing it from generating sexualized images of women amid mounting criticism and regulatory scrutiny worldwide.
The move comes after concerns over non-consensual image manipulation sparked widespread backlash from users, advocacy groups, and authorities.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that the platform’s latest changes align with British law, as Ofcom launches a formal investigation to determine whether X has violated the Online Safety Act.
Regulators are closely monitoring the situation, highlighting growing global concerns about the ethical use of AI in image generation. Critics have argued that X’s initial measures were insufficient and did not adequately address the risks associated with sexualized AI content.
The controversy has also prompted action in Southeast Asia. Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Grok entirely, citing the platform’s potential to generate inappropriate content.
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AI drives memory prices higher as SK hynix and TSMC expand
Explore the rising global memory market driven by AI demand and hear insights from Brad Gastwirth on industry trends.
Explore the rising global memory market driven by AI demand and hear insights from Brad Gastwirth on industry trends.
The global memory market is on the rise, with prices climbing steadily thanks to booming AI infrastructure demand.
Companies like SK hynix and TSMC are investing heavily in advanced packaging and new facilities to meet this unprecedented growth.
We speak with Brad Gastwirth from Circular Technologies about the forces behind this upward momentum. From the difference between AI-driven and consumer-driven demand to the increasing memory requirements per AI system, Brad breaks down the trends shaping the industry.
We also explore the implications of lean DRAM and NAND inventories, disciplined supply growth, and the challenges of expanding packaging capacity versus wafer fabrication. Tune in to understand why incremental demand surprises can have a huge impact on memory pricing.
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