Awards administered by the Nobel Foundation for the greatest benefit to humankind.
Stanford-led letter signed by more than 200 economists and AI researchers warns that AI could transform the economy within a decade, larger than the Industrial Revolution, while posing risks like job displacement; calls for incentives, guardrails, and institutions to steer AI for societal benefit.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been released on heavy bail after health concerns intensified in prison. She has been transferred to Tehran for medical care, with doctors warning of further deterioration. Supporters say she must not return to prison conditions.
The Guardian, AP News and Independent Business report that Kazuo Ishiguro will publish Miss Lambert Steps Aboard Danger in March. The 1938-set spy tale follows Richard Hadley and the enigmatic Miss Lambert, with praise for its wit and musical undertones.
Moderna’s mFlusiva has secured an advisory committee vote in favor of approval for adults 50 and older. The decision follows earlier FDA scrutiny and a high-profile dispute over study design, with the committee citing robust efficacy and a solid safety profile.