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Medicine’s over-generalization problem — and how AI might make things worse

In medical research, precision matters. But both humans and machines tend to overgeneralize the results of health studies, saying more than what the data allows.

Canada’s Conservatives, with an assist from Donald Trump, are down — but they’re far from out

Despite losing the federal election, Pierre Poilievre brought the party its greatest electoral performance in decades and has generated a unique degree of energy and enthusiasm among supporters.

Investigators are increasingly using technology in conflict-related sexual assault cases

Investigators are increasingly using technology and user-generated content to help identify and persecute perpetrators of sexual violence in conflict zone.

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