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Concerns raised about AI-powered toys and creativity, development as holiday shopping peaks

As parents hunt for gifts that will wow their kids this holiday season, Canadian child development and psychology experts say they should be wary of AI-powered toys because of possible harms, ranging from privacy and security violations to interference with children’s creativity and development. “Early childhood is a time where the developing brain is a […]

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Bank scams on the rise over holidays

Fraudsters seem to continually change their tactics in order to separate people from their hard-earned money. During this time of year, scams mimicking financial institutions are more frequent. “Conexus Credit Union takes the online safety of its members extremely seriously,” said Mark Millham, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer with Conexus Credit Union. “We know that […]

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South Carolina to take a break from executions for the holidays

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court has decided the state should take a break from executions for the holidays. Justices issued an order on Thursday saying they would wait to sign the next death warrant until at least Jan. 3. South Carolina restarted its death chamber this year after an unintended 13-year […]

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