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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI will reshape society, acknowledges risks: ‘A little bit scared of this’

Thursday, March 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The CEO behind the company that created ChatGPT believes artificial intelligence technology will reshape society as we know it. He believes it comes with real dangers, but can also be "the greatest technology humanity has yet developed" to drastically improve our... Read More.

Obesity crisis is worsening heart disease risks during and after pregnancy: Experts

Monday, February 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Growing rates of obesity are contributing to more heart disease risks during and after pregnancy, experts warn.People with obesity are more at risk of potentially lethal pregnancy complications like diabetes, hypertension, and pre-eclampsia. Those conditions increase the risk of heart disease... Read More.

US risks default as soon as July unless debt ceiling is raised, financial agency estimates

Wednesday, February 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. risks defaulting on its debts as early as July unless the borrowing limit is raised, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said in a report on Wednesday.The federal government on Jan. 19 reached its approximately $31.4 trillion debt ceiling -- which legally... Read More.

ABC News exclusive: FAA calls on laser manufacturers to warn consumers of risks for planes

Thursday, February 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After nearly 9,500 laser strikes were reported against aircraft last year, U.S. officials are calling on manufacturers to warn customers of potential risks.The acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, Billy Nolen, wrote to laser manufacturers and distributors on Thursday asking... Read More.

FDA says new process is needed for regulating CBD products due to risks

Thursday, January 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it will not review or allow the marketing of cannabidiol, or CBD, products as food items or dietary supplements.Up until recently, the health agency has not allowed any company to make claims about... Read More.

With growing popularity of new weight loss drugs, doctors emphasize potential risks

Thursday, January 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When researchers learned that a class of drugs initially used to treat type 2 diabetes could also bring weight loss, the drugs Victoza and Ozempic gained popularity as a treatment option for obesity.Given as daily or weekly injections, these drugs called... Read More.

Biden classified documents need to be reviewed for national security risks, Schiff says

Sunday, January 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Rep. Adam Schiff, a former chair of the House Intelligence Committee, said Sunday that classified documents recently discovered to be in President Joe Biden's possession from his time as vice president need to be assessed for their national security implications."I don't think... Read More.

FDA weighs whether Lasik patients should be given extra warning about possible risks

Thursday, December 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether or not surgeons should provide additional warnings about the risks of Lasik, a popular corrective eye-sight surgery.In a draft guidance from July, the agency suggested that patients should be explicitly informed about the... Read More.

Companies increasingly using politics in marketing, but there are risks: Experts

Tuesday, August 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- On a given morning, a conservative might grab an espresso from Black Rifle Coffee, which describes itself as "anti-hipster"; open up the soon-to-launch dating app, "Right Stuff," founded by former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany's sister; and buy a cryptocurrency... Read More.

Ford recalling 100K SUVs and trucks due to fire risks

Friday, July 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Car manufacturer Ford is recalling over 100,000 SUVs and trucks because of fire risks in the engine, nearly a month after recalling millions of its vehicles.The company is recalling some of its 2020-2022 Ford Escapes, 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsairs and 2022 Mavericks... Read More.

After parade shooting, GoFundMe says it seeks to verify donations amid scam risks

Thursday, July 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After a gunman killed seven people and wounded dozens more at an Independence Day parade outside Chicago on Monday, thousands turned to the online platform GoFundMe to donate money to the victims -- the latest example of the public gathering online... Read More.

Ford urges some of its SUVs to be parked outside over fire risks

Thursday, May 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ford is urging owners of 2021 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators to park their vehicles outside and away from any structures due to a fire risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday.According to the recall documents, more than 39,000 Ford... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: risks

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI will reshape society, acknowledges risks: ‘A little bit scared of this’

Obesity crisis is worsening heart disease risks during and after pregnancy: Experts

US risks default as soon as July unless debt ceiling is raised, financial agency estimates

ABC News exclusive: FAA calls on laser manufacturers to warn consumers of risks for planes

FDA says new process is needed for regulating CBD products due to risks

With growing popularity of new weight loss drugs, doctors emphasize potential risks

Biden classified documents need to be reviewed for national security risks, Schiff says

FDA weighs whether Lasik patients should be given extra warning about possible risks

Companies increasingly using politics in marketing, but there are risks: Experts

Ford recalling 100K SUVs and trucks due to fire risks

After parade shooting, GoFundMe says it seeks to verify donations amid scam risks

Ford urges some of its SUVs to be parked outside over fire risks

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