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AI has been lately accused of causing psychosis, so perhaps it is not a surprise that it can also detect it.
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There aren’t many people who haven’t yet heard of the hantavirus outbreak which began on the cruise ship MV Hondius. The virus, linked to rats and sounding particularly malicious, has dominated news headlines, triggering a wave of alarm across social media platforms. I have been among those asking important questions. I know that following the Covid-19 pandemic and the unfolding of events leading to the Covid lockdowns, I have become sensitive to this kind of news. Throw in a cruise ship and some images of the virus from close-up and most people are ‘triggered’ into remembering the traumas around the…
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In 2026, biohacking is no longer just a trend. It’s a category with real momentum, money, and implications for how people think healthcare should feel.
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